On Sun, Jun 27, 2010 at 9:52 AM, Ken Norton <ken@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Starbucks and Apple have a lot in common. You pay top dollor for
> presentation and caché.
>
> I've found that buying the beans from Starbucks and grinding them
> myself makes for a superior cup of coffee or espresso than what you
> get in the store itself. I don't mind the smoky flavor, but what gives
> me no end to dislike is bitterness. That is unacceptable.
>
> I always like going over to Iowa City because there is a set of coffee
> shops over there that knows how to do it right.
I never go to Starbucks in Iowa City since there are so many
alternatives. But I don't dislike Starbucks and enjoy as much of it
as I wish when I travel and find it reliable.
They tend to burn their beans a little. I don't think there's
anything wrong with that if you like the taste, which drifts toward a
French roast. I have always liked the very dark coffees, but I
suspect they conceal some inferiority in the beans. I am enjoying the
exploration of our local coffee company's "full city roasts." Picked
up a Costa Rican about ten days ago and over the weekend we had guests
who ended up drinking 4 pots of the stuff. And this was at night
among what is usually a decaf crowd. It was worth it! Sleep is
over-rated.
Joel W.
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