Another reason Starbux is a scam!

Posted by Laundro on Aug 29, 2006 at 8:02:53 AM

But it's a really really yummy scam . . . really. I can't stress the 'yummy' part enough.

Posted by Rothko on Aug 29, 2006 at 9:45:19 AM

Really?

Maybe I am just cynical. But can you honestly tell me you couldn't make a better cup of espresso yourself?

And I am not talking about their graham cracker candy cane sugar drink crap. I don't consider that coffee/espresso.

Posted by Laundro on Aug 29, 2006 at 10:26:38 AM

The truth is, I have a problem: I can't pass a Starbucks without buying something. It doesn't have to be coffee. Maybe it's a muffin. Or maybe it's an Odwalla. But when I see that green logo, that mermaid calls to me, and I just need to take out my wallet.

I need help.

Posted by Rothko on Aug 29, 2006 at 10:41:54 AM

You do!!

Odwalla really is the bomb drink. I can't get enough of them drinkage.

Posted by Laundro on Aug 29, 2006 at 11:02:04 AM

I wrote about this a while ago. It's also not a question of making your own drink, but enjoying the coffee shop experience.

Also, I can't make as good a cap at home without spending a fortune on an espresso machine.

Posted by jamy on Aug 29, 2006 at 12:37:46 PM

I've got the espresso machine and I'm here to tell you. It's still better when somebody else makes it. Maybe I just need a personal barista.

Posted by Rothko on Aug 29, 2006 at 12:56:28 PM

I can totally understand the experience, but I don't feel there's much of an 'experience' at a Starbux...

Eh, I am going to go get some TEA!

BASPHEMY!

Posted by Laundro on Aug 30, 2006 at 11:07:47 AM

You can get tea at Starbucks, too! ;-)

Posted by Rothko on Aug 30, 2006 at 11:12:23 AM

Buy more Starbucks--my mother owns stock!

But seriously, when I'm home, in Seattle, I NEVER go to Starbucks. Here, sure I go. It's for Mom!

Posted by jamy on Aug 30, 2006 at 1:16:42 PM

"You can get tea at Starbucks, too! ;-)"

Hahahahahahaha

You are quite the comedian today, fella... ;)

Posted by Laundro on Aug 30, 2006 at 4:48:47 PM

I'm actually serious. You can buy all kinds of different teas at Starbucks. Sometimes I get 'Awake.' And sometimes I get 'Calm.' But it's all the kind of tea that comes in a bag. You can't pick teas out of a jar or anything.

Posted by Rothko on Aug 30, 2006 at 4:55:48 PM