Confessions of a Starbucks Barrista

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Jul 15, 2007 | 8:11 am

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Originally Posted by Emma65

I like starbucks for the reason that when you travel you can be certain that the coffee tastes the same everywhere.

Not just that - it may be pricey but they use fairtrade.

Folks with an interest in Fair Trade Coffee should read this piece from the Cato Journal (.pdf)

Jul 15, 2007 | 8:15 am

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Originally Posted by BearX220

Starbucks because it is covering the world with a consistent, homogenous, predictable, overpriced food product, forcing independent coffee shops out of business.

Forcing independent coffee shops out of business? Quite the contrary.
- Starbucks serves as a transition or gateway product to the independents. They expand the market, introducing more consumers to high end coffee purchasing which creates a larger customer base for independents.
- The number of independent coffee shops have been on the rise, not declining as Starbucks has grown.

Jul 15, 2007 | 9:36 am

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Originally Posted by Buster

You won't have to soon...there's an Intelligentsia opening in Silver Lake next month!

Y'know---I read the article about this and am not sure if it will be a true store or an independant cafe which uses Itellligentsia ?Article also mentioned they will be doing french press rather than drip brew.Now while I do like a french press It is not the most efficiant form of brewing.

The location it is slated to go in is called Sunset junction and already houses a great chese monger-Sliverlake Cheese Store as well as a good restaurant,florist,and some small shops.Parking is a PITA.

There is a chain of coffee shops/bakeries in the bay area which brews(but does not sell)Intelligentsia coffee called Specialities which is how I discovered this great coffee roaster.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/pfXcyEQlCCYuc2S70j-ABw

Jul 15, 2007 | 5:07 pm

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It's going to be a real Intelligentsia...there was an article in Imbibe magazine talking about how this is a test for them, since it's the first one outside of Chicago. They're going to be roasting on site, so you'll be able to get really fresh beans.

Have you tried LA Mill coffee? I know people who swear by it, but I haven't gotten any of the beans. I've been bringing Stumptown beans home from Portland, although I recently brought some Vivace home from Seattle and really like it.