[adsense] (image courtesy of slashgear.com) A small number of Starbucks locations has begun experimenting with the Clover coffee machine. The Clover is a one cup coffee brewer that combines methods from French press and vacuum pots to contribute to its preparation. The neat thing about this coffee brewer is that it truly allows for better experimentation with … [Read more...]
“Toilet Water” Coffee Served at Hong Kong Starbucks
Since opening two years ago, Starbuck's central Hong Kong branch has been using "toilet water" to brew its coffee. Understandably, patrons are very upset. Up to 70 times a day, an employee of this Starbucks would push a cart from the coffee shop to a local parking garage, fill up the cart with water from a sink next to the urinal, and take the water back to Starbucks for … [Read more...]
Starbucks’ New Deal with Green Mountain Coffee Roasters
[adsense] Starbucks will currently remain the only licensed premium coffee brand for the Keurig and Vue coffee platforms, however with a new agreement made with Green Mountain Coffee they will also be soon offering Teavana, Seattle's Best, Torrefazione Italia, and Starbucks cocoa k-cups as well. Howard Schulz, CEO and chairman at Starbucks, stated that Starbucks k-cup … [Read more...]
Starbucks’ New Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino
[adsense] The new drink launched by Starbucks to kick of Summer comes as no surprise, seeing as caramel is the number one drink flavor chosen by customers - introducing the new Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino. The drink was released in stores today. Sandra Stark, VP of blended beverages and refreshments for Starbucks, says “The iconic Starbucks green straw is … [Read more...]
Starbucks’ Numbers Indicative of American’s Need for Coffee
[adsense] While the economy is still a concern for most Americans, spending on daily coffee is not. Starbucks recently reported that its profit rose in the second fiscal quarter in the US, it's largest market. Sandwiches and pre-packaged lunch boxes helped to boost profits. During a time where most fast food companies are reporting trouble due to American's recent … [Read more...]