All Starbucks nationwide will close from 5:30-9pm (local time) for what the company describes as an effort to re-train and energize its baristas. Here's the press release. I'm not a Starbucks regular, but I drop by the Sand Island store from time to time while waiting for the better half. I guess I'll default to McDonald's if necessary today.
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Well thank God. I've been reading about this re-training period and it couldn't have come soon enough. The consistency of their drinks is ridiculous. The Americano can be anywhere from really good, rich and flavorful to dull tasteless brown water. At the prices they charge this is inexcusable. I know it does have something to do with the automatic espresso maker introduced last year because they had employees getting carpal tunnel from the movement of putting on the piece with the grounds in and out of the area that the water comes through. I know the Kailua makes AWFUL Americano's yet the Kaneohe Windward City Shopping Center location and the Ward locations make them perfectly everytime.
BTW, unrelated but if you're on the windward side in Kailua check out the new location and atmosphere of Morning Brew, it's wonderful! Soon they will also be serving beer, wine and tapas. I am a MB habituant.
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As promised, here is the link which talks about the Starbucks training, and the Dunkin Donuts promotion.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23342962
Originally posted by leashlaws View PostIt has been national news for a couple weeks.
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Originally posted by Vanguard View PostAs promised, here is the link which talks about the Starbucks training, and the Dunkin Donuts promotion.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23342962
This is the first I've heard of it But then again, I like tea much more than coffee.
My husband is addicted to peppermint tea, every morning he has a cup. Only on the weekends does he drink coffee - or booze for that matter too!
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CNN.com had it on their main page today, and they also ran a poll:
How will you survive the three-hour Starbucks closure?
Visit another coffee shop -- 9% -- 12,686
Hide under my desk -- 9% -- 11,915
I don't go to Starbucks -- 82% -- 111,462
Total Votes: 136,063.
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That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.
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Originally posted by LikaNui View PostI was a little surprised that 82% of CNN.com readers don't even go to Starbucks, though I'm one of that 82%.
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Gee, going to Starbucks used to be the "trendy" thing to do. Especially since most of those going didn't know a good brew from a bad one with all that cream they put in it: Yes I'd like a bit of coffee to flavor my cream!Life is what you make of it...so please read the instructions carefully.
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Originally posted by craigwatanabe View PostGee, going to Starbucks used to be the "trendy" thing to do. Especially since most of those going didn't know a good brew from a bad one with all that cream they put in it: Yes I'd like a bit of coffee to flavor my cream!
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I once went into a Starbucks and asked them to scrape the bottom of the carafe, mix a bit of hot water and serve it.
The kid looked like a deer's eyes caught in the glare of an oncoming truck. He didn't see that one coming and then stammered, "We don't make coffee like that".
I told him, "funny cuz that's what I got yesterday from you guys, thank god for the cream!"Life is what you make of it...so please read the instructions carefully.
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Originally posted by craigwatanabe View PostI once went into a Starbucks and asked them to scrape the bottom of the carafe, mix a bit of hot water and serve it.
The kid looked like a deer's eyes caught in the glare of an oncoming truck. He didn't see that one coming and then stammered, "We don't make coffee like that".
I told him, "funny cuz that's what I got yesterday from you guys, thank god for the cream!"
a good laugh is what I need! Cute picture of the puppy with the coffee too!
Aloha!
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