Recent content by Culinaria

I don't knock coffee connoisseurs who like Starbucks. Some people like that hard roasted flavor. For me, my only disdain is on how much Starbucks has made coffee into a fatty flavored hot drink people suck down purely for the hope of making up for an hour or two of sleep. Compared to Illy...

Isn't Seattle's Best owned by Starbucks?

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When I'm in Evanston I usually hit up Kaffein. In all honesty, I think most places just don't care...but I'm sure the privately-owned spots are better than the chain spots like Starbucks. I agree though that it's easier to do it yourself and make it better than when you buy it in most American...

I mostly drink decaf. Had to when caffeine pushed my blood pressure up. At work I like taking some decaf instant, some milk, some sweetener (because I like it sweet) and putting it with ice and water...mainly in the summer. At home I'll French Press some good quality coffee and let it cool...

The real problem is that many who consume coffee really just want a pick-me-up and not fine beverage. Starbucks has pushed the ignorance, even moreso because I look at most of their drinks mainly as "flavored milk with a hint of coffee". Let's be honest, many I see who go to a Starbucks...