Favorite Starbucks Drink

[ny biker]

I've never been a coffee drinker. We're more into tea in my family.

But once after a chilly October bike ride I stopped at Starbucks to change clothes in their restroom, and I felt I should buy something so I got a hot chocolate (which is something I rarely drink). It was pretty tasty. Once I got home, the cup was pretty much empty and I had so much bike stuff to bring into the house that I just left the cup in the car. The next morning, the whole car smelled like chocolate. It was great.

But to Tulip's point, I would not make a habit of any drink like that due to the calories.

[jdubble]

isn't that why we ride though? so the calories don't matter?

[OakLeaf]

Take that, spammer, you've started a whole thread about how much we hate Starbucks.

[ehirsch83]

Oakleaf, I had the same thought!
Here is someone admitting to working for a marketing company for SBux and trying to use us as a test group.

I only drink sbux when I have to(down here in south fl there is only a few local coffee shops.. so it can be hard to get to them).

I make my own at home. I have a Moka pot and brew my espresso on the stovetop.

I add honey and milk and I am set
(can't get out of bed without a cup)

[MommyBird]

Me too. And I refuse to click on that coupon!

[snapdragen]

Guys...she obviously works in marketing. She hasn't been here long, but if you check her other posts, you'll see she also worked on a campaign for the Arthritis Foundation and Triaminic. And OMG --- she rides a bike.

She doesn't have SBux spam in a signature, she's not posting a ton of "drink only SBux 'cuz it's the best!!!!!!"

[ny biker]

Guys...she obviously works in marketing. She hasn't been here long, but if you check her other posts, you'll see she also worked on a campaign for the Arthritis Foundation and Triaminic. And OMG --- she rides a bike.

She doesn't have SBux spam in a signature, she's not posting a ton of "drink only SBux 'cuz it's the best!!!!!!"

I agree, I thought she was open enough about her relationship with the company. Having worked in marketing in a past life, I recall that it is possible to genuinely like your clients' product. (Makes your job easier, too.)

[OakLeaf]

Whatever.

I get that there's a technical distinction between "spammer" and "viral marketer," but honestly, I have more patience with the former than the latter. As with a couple of other situations, my curiosity won't tolerate putting someone on "ignore" when there's a possibility, however remote, that they might actually be contributing something worthwhile to the conversation.

I just found it funny the amount of negative feedback the post drew, is all. I'm sure she's accomplished her purpose in spite of it.

[Zen]

Seen on a tee shirt at DD today=
"Friends don't let friends drink Sbux"

[Catrin]

Seen on a tee shirt at DD today=
"Friends don't let friends drink Sbux"

LOL, I like that. Personally I dislike the taste of their coffee and the price - I've been known to do without rather than to go to one of their stores - though in a pinch for needed caffeine I will.

[Trek420]

Someone here said they only drink S'bucks when no other options are available or has a giftcard. I look for local shops first. I like the atmosphere, and almost always like the coffee better.

Nothing against 'bucks and their people, drinks or service I'm just a local gal.

[shootingstar]

Well, tonight we're going to our independent, Italian sandwich and gelato cafe for supper. Yes, well, not entirely healthy.

And I'll have their coffee.

I like Starbucks dark coffee over the other chains. But that is the only type of coffee/drink I buy from them. After hearing about heavy calorie sweetened lattes, frappacinos etc., I haven't tried any.

Or I like the original East Indian spiced chai --without the (or hardly any) sugar but with milk, the spices served by some of the South Asian restaurants.

[evangundy]

No matter which coffe place I stop at, I almost always get the same thing: Grande, Xtra hot, non-fat latte (16oz - 2 shot).

Sbux usually makes them good (I've had both good and bad) but Portland has so many different places, both independents and National chains. I don't go to one only, but stop at whichever is the most convenient when I want one - and it's only about once a week.

Edna

[sfa]

I'm a coffee addict, but I just brew my own at home. I can't wait that long for my fix--have to have it within an hour of waking up. And it's cheaper to make it at home.

But when I need more at work during the day, I go to Starbucks because that's what we have on campus. I always get the Americano. I stay away from all the "crafted" drinks because I drink coffee, not dessert. I prefer my empty calories to be in solid form.

Sarah

[bmccasland]

I stay away from all the "crafted" drinks because I drink coffee, not dessert. I prefer my empty calories to be in solid form.

Sarah

Like good dark chocolate!