Posted on 04/02/2013 8:08:12 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
Amen! That’s my philosophy. I am not going to support any of these companies. EVER. A couple I will have to cross off my list. Guess I’m lucky that I patronize very few of these places. The only reason I was ever in a Starbucks is because I was given a gift certificate...and that was 6 years ago.
McDonald’s makes pretty good coffee, is nearly as convenient, cheaper, and so far their board has the corporate discipline not to take political or social positions.
Leading societal decline may be a noble calling, but it isn’t what shareholders hired the CEO, COO, or the board to do.
People ask our company officers how we stand on ______. We generally tell them we don’t hold political office, we provide services for corporations.
That’s the point this pastor is missing - “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s” works both ways. One should not have to sell their soul to buy a loaf of bread. Revelation fortells of that very day coming to pass.
I dislike their coffee because it tastes burnt to me. Second only to the pretentious menu system. Venti, yeah wonderful, what’s the Italian word for big cup strong caffeine and not burnt. Maybe if I knew it, I could get a decent cup of coffee there.
See, I like flavor more than caffeine. I have had to severely limit my caffeine intake; so I'm all about flavor.
I often hear people say Starbucks tastes "burnt". It does not taste burnt to me at all. Burnt is when a pot has stayed on the warming plate too long. Starbucks has always claimed they roast their beans longer to avoid the bitterness that is part of under-roasted beans. I would say they have always tried to achieve a French or Italian style roast for most of their coffees. I can make ridiculously strong cups of coffee with Starbucks beans without tasting bitterness. Maybe the rejection some have for their coffees is akin to how most Americans like a light, foamy beer rather than stouts or ales. It's what one is used to.
I seldom order coffee from a Starbucks store unless I am out of town or at a trade show. My involvement with Starbucks has mainly been in buying bags of beans to grind and brew myself. It's cheaper to buy the beans and brew them, but expensive, nonetheless. Starbucks did piss me off when they stopped offering Verona Decaf beans. This was well known to decaf drinkers as the strongest brew out there. Now if I get Starbucks decaf, I have to get Pike's Place or Decaf Espresso beans for flavor. Whenever I can get to a Cost Plus World Market store, I stock up on their 1-1/2 lb bags of Italian roast regular and decaf beans. Even at a pound and a half, the beans are cheaper than Starbucks 1 lb bags and very nearly as good.
I also have a Keurig brewer. I agree the K-cups are overly expensive. I mainly use mine for those extra cups during the day when I don't want to make another pot. There are not many good decaf options. Green Mountain Italian Roast Decaf has the most flavor. Starbucks House Blend is pretty good, too.
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Wasn’t there a recent turnover in ownership of AFR American Family Radio ?
I wish I could boycott them over this, but I was already boycotting them.
True but I’ll still boycott the bitches.
I want meth levels of caffeine and when I brew it in the regular drip machine which my wife hates because I use a ton of coffee as well as squeezing the filter to get the last drop of caffeine and she thinks it’s strong. That’s kind of the point. It may be strong but it is not bitter. Besides, I cool it down with milk and slam it in one swallow. I guess this makes me a connoisseur. And it took me five minutes to look up how to spell the word. Need more coffee.
RE: Wasn’t there a recent turnover in ownership of AFR American Family Radio ?
Are you sure you’re not confusing AFR with Harold Camping’s Family Radio?
Their regular tall coffee isn’t expensive, under 1.50. I like them because they’re very convenient and the coffee is fresh. I put their card on my phone, my wife’s, my kids and grandkids. That way, if they want a beverage, it’s on me.
Answer: Yes, absolutely!
Comment: The author just helped deliver the victory to very bad men. Christs teachings are directed at the individual interacting with another individual. Christ never said "If the government of Russia nukes New York City the American leadership would be obligated to offer Russia Chicago." If one group advocates sin another group can suppress them.
I think I’ve had a coffee from a Starbucks store once or maybe twice. Way overpriced.
I have, however, enjoyed buying their beans at the supermarket when they’re on sale. There’s a couple of whole bean blends that I have enjoyed.
However, there are other brands that make very good coffee as well. Peet’s, coffeefool.com, and probably others.
I’ve been a bit of a coffeehaulic since I got the Cuisinart Coffee maker with the built in grinder. It’s awesome!
I’ve never set foot in one. Never had a craving for a $5 cup of coffee.
I had one of those Cuisinarts. Very nice, but my model was a royal pain to clean well. Now it’s Keurig 90% of the time at home.
One would think FR’s would be in the “loop “ with this one. But it just goes to show you .....fill in the blank
After reading many of these stupid postings it seems FR’s are not aware Starbucks CEO told investors and customers alike if they don’t like Starbucks position funding and supporting “gay marriage” to take a hike .
It’s got nothing to do with drinking or tasting their overpriced overhyped coffee, which I don’t buy and have not interest in doing so It’s with what they shamelessly advocate .
Perhaps some of them don’t like or care about loops, or are even in different loops?
I’ve noticed that those who take cream enjoy Starbucks. Those who like their coffee black, not so much.
You must frequent Starbucks often to have been able to make that detailed of an observation.
Paying some snooty “barista” for an overpriced cup of Starburps that tastes like burned cat s&#$ is not my cup of tea, no wait a second that doesn’t sound right I mean well you know really
Good for you.
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