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Offline Chuckster

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Re: The Obligatory JH Starbucks Thread
« Reply #135 on: July 17, 2009, 01:31:17 PM »
Starbucks is testing a new concept at some of its Seattle stores.  If all goes well, Starbucks fans in other states may be ordering a Venti sized wine glass.

From The New York Post:

STARBUCKS TO SELL BEER AND WINE
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Re: The Obligatory JH Starbucks Thread
« Reply #136 on: July 17, 2009, 01:38:40 PM »
I guess due to the economy these are desparate times and Starbuck's appears to be trying to keep their head above water by offering alcohol on their menu............I wish them luck!
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« Reply #137 on: July 17, 2009, 06:40:53 PM »
Good luck with that Liquor License application. Next door to a bar?

Interesting to watch the outcome.
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Re: The Obligatory JH Starbucks Thread
« Reply #138 on: September 29, 2009, 03:08:18 PM »
Every time I turn around, Starbucks seem to come up with some new plan to promote business.  This time it's instant coffee.  I saw the sign on their window yesterday advertising Via, their new brand of the instant stuff.

According to the CNNMoney.com article below, Starbucks has been having trouble competing with rivals Dunkin Donuts and McDonalds.

Starbucks instant coffee unveiled
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Re: The Obligatory JH Starbucks Thread
« Reply #139 on: September 29, 2009, 04:10:55 PM »
Quote from: Chuckster on September 29, 2009, 03:08:18 PM
Every time I turn around, Starbucks seem to come up with some new plan to promote business.  This time it's instant coffee.  I saw the sign on their window yesterday advertising Via, their new brand of the instant stuff.

According to the CNNMoney.com article below, Starbucks has been having trouble competing with rivals Dunkin Donuts and McDonalds.

Starbucks instant coffee unveiled

I understand why they would want to enter this market, as I noticed in Colombia that instant coffee is extremely popular, and therefore must be in many other countries as well.  But I don't get the pricing option which is Via is sold in packs of three cup-sized servings for $2.95 or $9.95 for a 12 pack. That makes for a cost of $1 per cup, which is Starbucks' cheapest option.

If you are buying a cup in a Starbucks either to go or to drink there, why would you need a 3pack?  And if you are buying the instant grounds to take home, I don't really believe that the $1 a cup is cheaper than brewing Starbucks coffee at home.  Am I wrong?  I actually do buy Starbucks beans and grind them at home and it seems to me that at the rate of two cups a day, my grounds last about 5-7 days -- this is for a $11 - $12 bag of beans.
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Re: The Obligatory JH Starbucks Thread
« Reply #140 on: September 29, 2009, 07:25:27 PM »
I saw this advertised awhile ago. I would be willing to try something like this to bring to work- We don't have a coffee maker there, nor a kitchen type facility that would work to keep the coffee maker clean. When we did have a coffee maker, it was just gross. However, we do have a fridge where I could stash some milk (assuming that I'd remember to ditch it at the end of the week) and it's a lot cheaper than getting some drip coffee on my way to work, which is my current habit.

I guess the three pack would be like a sample pack? It would suck to pay $10 for 12 cups and not like it- they'll probably sell a lot more initially by selling a 3 pack for $3.
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Re: The Obligatory JH Starbucks Thread
« Reply #141 on: September 30, 2009, 10:25:33 PM »
The New York Daily News get preliminary reactions to Starbucks' new instant coffee, Via....by the way, not good.  I'm not a fan of instant coffee, but this product has peaked my interest.  I'll have to give it a try.

Starbucks Via instant coffee gets lukewarm reviews in New York debut

Question for Shelby2:  Is the Colombian instant being prepared cafe con leche style?  I find that I can tolerate instant better when I dissolve the coffee in a mug of hot milk rather than just adding boiled water.
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Re: The Obligatory JH Starbucks Thread
« Reply #142 on: December 09, 2009, 03:42:20 PM »
Hey, I just noticed that Shelby2 never answered my question above, but we'll let that slide for now.  Here's more interesting stuff.  ;)

The Brooklyn Heights Blog reports that their local Starbucks has added what's being called a "Slapuccino" to their beverage menu.  Apparently, an angry customer slapped a waiting dad on the head because said dad's baby wouldn't stop fidgeting.  

Dad Slapped at Starbucks: Brooklyn Heights Justice or Just Plain Crazy?

This is crazy and so wrong.   ::)  If this story is true, I would imagine that the slapper must have been teetering on the edge to do what he did. There's really no excuse though.
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Re: The Obligatory JH Starbucks Thread
« Reply #143 on: December 09, 2009, 09:23:22 PM »
That Slapper (head, not girl of the evening) should have been banned from caffeine!
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« Reply #144 on: December 09, 2009, 09:28:36 PM »
just finished the article. all I can say is it wouldn't have happened on 37th Avenue. :coolsmiley:

Hilarious in a NY kind of way.
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« Reply #145 on: March 04, 2010, 09:58:32 PM »
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Re: The Obligatory JH Starbucks Thread
« Reply #146 on: March 05, 2010, 12:21:05 AM »
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Re: The Obligatory JH Starbucks Thread
« Reply #147 on: March 05, 2010, 01:16:23 AM »
Love the new Royal Doulton Teaware and after dinner Shotware.  
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Re: The Obligatory JH Starbucks Thread
« Reply #148 on: March 11, 2010, 09:24:41 PM »
Copied from jhfamilies:

"Hello fellow JHer's
Does anyone have information about the incident at Starbucks?  As I was coming home, I saw the police, yellow tape and busted window....
 
Just curious"
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Re: The Obligatory JH Starbucks Thread
« Reply #149 on: March 12, 2010, 07:11:37 AM »
I'm curious too.  I was already home from work, but my bf was on his way home from work when the ambulance/firetrucks were there.  He was exhausted so he came right home instead of investigating.
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