masi Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 Starbucks seems to be popular all over the world. Whereever I travel in Europe, US, or Asia, there is always a Starbucks around. For me, it is too bitter, and over-rated. There are usually better options. But that's just my opinion:)<{POST_SNAPBACK}> if you've been to europe and ordered a cup of coffee in any of the bars or restos, chances are you've been served an espresso... it's the same process which starbucks uses.... fact is, starbucks got off well in the u.s. by bringing the european concept of coffee to the u.s. why do you think europeans hate drinking coffee in the u.s.. .. its too weak... too watered down.... so if you are are traveller, you wouldnt complain of starbucks coffee too bitter or too weak (unless you've been to the mid-east).... Quote Link to comment
uLaN Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 masarap ung coffee nila and i also like their pastries... plus, i like the ambience. my friends and i like hanging out at Starbucks to catch up on the latest chismis. Quote Link to comment
Guest khoki Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 A lot has been said about starbucks... for me there are lots of surprises at this coffee shop...surprised to see ensaymada on the menu, first time ordering coffee that they asked for my name, surprised to see lots of these expensive coffee shop here in pinas when the whether is so hot and humid, surprised to see that it is doing good business here in pinas inspite of all the gloom and doom stories we hear in the west. Quote Link to comment
agxo3 Posted December 7, 2004 Share Posted December 7, 2004 if you've been to europe and ordered a cup of coffee in any of the bars or restos, chances are you've been served an espresso... it's the same process which starbucks uses.... fact is, starbucks got off well in the u.s. by bringing the european concept of coffee to the u.s. why do you think europeans hate drinking coffee in the u.s.. .. its too weak... too watered down.... so if you are are traveller, you wouldnt complain of starbucks coffee too bitter or too weak (unless you've been to the mid-east)....<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Starbucks European? Not so! I took a Danish friend to our local Starbucks. He had an espresso - and asked if he got the wrong order. It was just like their REGULAR coffee in Denmark! Espresso in Italy (or almost anywhere else in Europe) is so much more enjoyable than at Starbucks. And coffee in Europe is NOT only espresso. You have to order an espresso to get one. You can, and do, get a cup of coffe if you order a cup of coffee. Even in Rome. One tidbit - if you order a capuccino after 10 am in Paris - well, then they KNOW you're an unsophisticated country bumpkin. For them it's a breakfast, early morning, drink. Starbucks is like McDonald's - it's the same the world over, so it's consistent. Not good, not bad, just mediocre. But consistent. Predictable, but consistent. Quote Link to comment
zyxwvut Posted December 12, 2004 Share Posted December 12, 2004 I guess the fact that it's easily accessible since it's everywhere. I mean, it's not a status symbol anymore, is it? And probably because people are used to going to Starbucks that's why they end up hanging out there often. Quote Link to comment
SWEETPOGI Posted December 14, 2004 Share Posted December 14, 2004 I think Seattle's Best Coffee is way better Quote Link to comment
Agent_mulder Posted December 20, 2004 Share Posted December 20, 2004 I guess the fact that it's easily accessible since it's everywhere. I mean, it's not a status symbol anymore, is it? And probably because people are used to going to Starbucks that's why they end up hanging out there often. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> For me, people go there to socialize with someone they knew (and maybe met someone there) and have a coffee at the same time. Quote Link to comment
WayneTruce Posted December 24, 2004 Share Posted December 24, 2004 Nothing is so special about STARBUCKS, aside from the fact that it started in the WEST and was brought over here, then was patronized by Class A of people, the by CLASS B as well... Iba ata ang feeling pag sa STARBUCKS ka nag-coffee.. masarap ang kwentuhan.. Quote Link to comment
clitlicker Posted December 26, 2004 Share Posted December 26, 2004 You're actually paying for the ambulance este ambiance! The prices are stiff as in New York kc the packaging is wholely imported i.e. paper cups! Quote Link to comment
your_shadow Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 its ambiance Quote Link to comment
sebyang Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 hmmmmm i think they offer the best coffee blend in town! Quote Link to comment
ekups Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 hmmmmm i think they offer the best coffee blend in town!<{POST_SNAPBACK}> YuP! I definitely agree.....cafe mocha from starbucks is unbeatable! :cool: :mtc: Quote Link to comment
succubus Posted December 27, 2004 Share Posted December 27, 2004 [/color][/size][/font][/font][/b]well, Starbucks is well known, if ever puntya ka dun, feeling sosyal sosyal ang mga lolo at lola mo...kahit nuknukan ng mahal ang coffee...ako id rather drink coffee sa bahay or sa office, may coffee naman kmi... Whats so special about starbucks? im wondering why starbucks is a huge succes here in the philippines inspite of our economic crisis people are still speding hundred box just to get a sip of a special coffee.. tell me MTC members what's so special about starbucks?<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Quote Link to comment
masi Posted December 28, 2004 Share Posted December 28, 2004 You're actually paying for the ambulance este ambiance! The prices are stiff as in New York kc the packaging is wholely imported i.e. paper cups!<{POST_SNAPBACK}> i can tell you this much.... the prices of starbucks here in the PI is much much cheaper compared to taiwan, singapore, the u.s. also, i had balikbayan relative who attest to the cheaper price of starbucks here and the flavor is much stronger (for a triple venti mocha)... i cant compare the latter, as i drink their doppio espresso machiato.... Happy New Year! Quote Link to comment
masi Posted December 28, 2004 Share Posted December 28, 2004 [/color][/size][/font][/font][/b]well, Starbucks is well known, if ever puntya ka dun, feeling sosyal sosyal ang mga lolo at lola mo...kahit nuknukan ng mahal ang coffee...ako id rather drink coffee sa bahay or sa office, may coffee naman kmi... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> well i guess, to each his own.... if you prefer to prepare your cup by combining a teaspoon of instant coffee (by the way, anyone here know how instant coffee is made), adding sugar and creamer ... and pouring hot water... if to you that is coffee.... on the other hand, if you prefer coffee beans roasted to a way you like it, ground and percolated... then thats your choice.... i always believe that everything that is good comes with a price.... HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Quote Link to comment
wolfpak Posted December 28, 2004 Share Posted December 28, 2004 yun mga chicks na tumatambay dun :boo: Quote Link to comment
Agent_mulder Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 yun mga chicks na tumatambay dun :boo:<{POST_SNAPBACK}> agree ako dyan bukod sa different varieties ng coffee iba-iba din ang variety ng chicks na pumupunta sa starbucks. Quote Link to comment
b_junzo Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 agree din ako sa sinabi nila masarap ang coffee different variants and cute girls na tambay dun. Quote Link to comment
in_style Posted January 2, 2005 Share Posted January 2, 2005 for the xmas holidays, its a challenge to complete the starbucks stick-on promo. they give out the starbucks 2005 organizer when u complete the coupon with stickers. one sticker for every coffee order. hehehe! babaw! Quote Link to comment
masi Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 for the xmas holidays, its a challenge to complete the starbucks stick-on promo. they give out the starbucks 2005 organizer when u complete the coupon with stickers. one sticker for every coffee order. hehehe! babaw!<{POST_SNAPBACK}> d naman :goatee: well if you need a planner (like i do), it worked well since i buy coffee at least once a day and got a free planner (fact is, i got 2). what was hard to take was the peppermint and toffee nut, uuugh... but can't complain the planner came with buy1-take1 coupons and others... Quote Link to comment
fortune_cookie Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 Howard Schultz, the founder and chairman of Starbucks, envisions Starbucks to be the "third place," next to the home and the work place of people. (Isn't that what the malls envision as well?) Anyway, he says that "We are not in the coffee business serving people. We are in the people business serving coffee." Quote Link to comment
ElRey Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 ya well whatever... seattle's still better for me and figaro even better coffee than that... why doesn't someone sell a 20-25 peso coffee that just tastes good, why do we have to pay P60 for a coffee when 20-30 pesos of that will go to some billionaire in seattle starbucks headquarter? Quote Link to comment
ElRey Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 i can tell you this much.... the prices of starbucks here in the PI is much much cheaper compared to taiwan, singapore, the u.s. also, i had balikbayan relative who attest to the cheaper price of starbucks here and the flavor is much stronger (for a triple venti mocha)... i cant compare the latter, as i drink their doppio espresso machiato.... Happy New Year!<{POST_SNAPBACK}>people in those countries also make 3-5 times more money than we do... so go figure Quote Link to comment
masi Posted January 5, 2005 Share Posted January 5, 2005 people in those countries also make 3-5 times more money than we do... so go figure<{POST_SNAPBACK}> let me tell you this much, not every american can spend 4 to 5USD on a cup of coffee. so what i'm trying to say is if you want something good better be prepared to pay for it... so i hope you figured that one out... Quote Link to comment
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