In a fun story I found today on CNN.com, 7 things you might not know about Starbucks, I became privy to some inside information about the coffee giant. The origin of the Starbucks name, a story of self sacrifice, what exactly the logo stands for, the monumental up rise, a lawsuit, a "forbidden" battle, and a tip war were all explained in the paragraphs.
This was a well written article. It made me happy to hear of some of the good things S'bucks (and their employees) have done. I was surprised at how many S'bucks locations there are in so many different countries. I wish they had added something about their coffee bean farmer initiatives.
I absolutely loved this article. I am a huge S'bucks fan and it was really cool to read about some of the lesser known facts regarding the coffee giant. My opinion of S'bucks did not change throughout reading this story and I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in learning a bit more about their local S'bucks cafe.
The only thing missing from this story is exactly why Starbucks can charge so much for a beverage and get away with it.
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I have to admit I too am a Starbucks junky. I've weaned myself off of a 4x a day quad-tall white mocha habbit to about 2 a week. But when I do get that sweet necatar crossing my lips it is marvelous. Starbucks is a great company and I'm not just saying that because I'm from the Great Northwest. I have had the oppotunity to visit some of their locations abroad and the experience is always wonderful. I love you Starbucks. I love you soooo much. I'm tearing up just thinking about how I miss my liquid passion as it runs over my tastebuds and feeling it settle with warm caress in my belly.
ReplyDeleteWow...that last comment kinda got me excited! I guess I never got the addiction, though I did enjoy Starbucks for awhile. I suppose I never got addicted because there AIN'T ONE where I live, which is almost a miracle in itself!
ReplyDeleteBecause their coffee is so expensive, I go to Panera instead. Less expensive, wi-fi, couches, sandwiches and food, and still good coffee though not as "exotic." Always heard they were a really good place to work though.