EVERYBODY LIKES EVERYTHING ABOUT STARBUCKS EXCEPT ...
Starbucks? I'm sorry, who is Starbucks :twisted: Just kidding...as Topher said, if it wasn't for Starbucks and larger companies like them, there would be no us. Meaning, there wouldn't be anyone out there paving the way for the independents to compete. Not all of their blends are bad, and pricing isn't where most Mom & Pops are, but people keep in mind that Starbucks doesn't play follow the leader, they like to think of themselves as being the leader...There is a difference. Personally I feel as long as they continue to expand the market for specialty coffee, the better chance all of us (roasters) to expand as well. Keep in mind, Starbucks will continue to grow, I'm just happy they are doing most of the work when it comes to introducing our style of coffees to the world. :wink: