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Don't remember where I heard it, but I was told that Starbucks has actually decent quality beans that they overroast way too far. What a waste. Your experience
by qngcdvy 2y ago
Don't remember where I heard it, but I was told that Starbucks has actually decent quality beans that they overroast way too far. What a waste.
Your experience seems to agree with what I heard.
- yareally 2y agoI think over roasting allows companies to sell beans from different regions/sources as one batch. Can't tell the difference when everything has the same burnt consistency.
- dchftcs 2y agoThis is so oddly relatable to scaling an internet business. At least it leaves some space for niche players.
- osullish 2y agoThat's a pity, sacrificing quality and end user experience to squeeze another dollar out of the system. Reminds me of Cadbury chocolate, when I was a kid it was incredible - a real treat. Now it's waxy mush full of palm oil, all to squeeze more profits.
- yareally 2y agoYou can still find beans that are roasted properly from smaller roasters that use smaller batches. When I'm in doubt, I'll go for for light roast or a flavored medium roast. Light will have the most caffeine, but more acidic.
- greghinkleman 2y ago[dead]
- vsnf 2y agoAbsolutely my experience with Starbucks. Their default Pike Roast drip coffee is black as pitch and tastes like pure carbon. It could very well act as a smelling salt to snap one out of stupor or slumber. Their lattes are a treat, though. A white mocha, pumpkin spice, or in the winter, a creme brulee latte are all divine. Basically hot milkshakes.