Starbucks store bought?!
Answers: i'm thinking of buying some starbucks from the store that i can make at home. any suggestions of what kind to get? are there any goood flavored ones? or just regular coffee flavors that anyone recommends?
We don't sell any flavored coffee whatsoever. (I agree with the person above...coffee shouldn't be flavored IMO)
If you haven't had much just plain ol' regular coffee from Starbucks, I recommend you start out with Breakfast Blend. It is our mildest roast.
Many people when they try our coffees for the first time think it is absolutely disgusting. That is because they are not used to coffee that is roasted longer. Even our mildest(Breakfast) is going to be a lot bolder than the extra bold Folgers or Maxwell House that you get at Wal Mart.
If you have had our coffees before, try our Christmas. It is a bold roast, but it is nice and spicy, perfect for now. Every year our Christmas blend is different and I really enjoy it this year!
Also, you can buy any of our bottles of syrup for around $7. So, if you want to make flavored coffee, I suggest buying Vanilla or Caramel or Hazelnut. Just add a couple pumps to your cup of coffee!
If you have any more questions, just let me know!
Just beware, it is not the same. I would suggest getting another coffee that does not have the 'Starbucks' name because they are usually cheaper and taste better and you won't be paying for the name.
I happen to like Starbucks coffee. There might be brands that are less expensive that taste as good, but most really good coffee is pretty expensive. A lot of people can't tell the difference between Maxwell House and the really good stuff. The big difference is that the beans are pure Arabica and that reduces bitterness. Premium coffees are roasted just before they are packaged, which makes a world of difference. My daughter thinks the coffee from http://www.coffeefool.com/ is the best ever! They are freshly roasted just before shipping.
Another secret to great coffee is to grind it fresh for each pot. Small kitchen coffee grinders aren't expensive and are worth every penny.
When buying your Starbucks coffee, just make sure you choose a roast that suits your taste. Do you like it dark or medium? That choice will make a huge difference as to how happy you are with your choice.
I personally don't like flavored coffees. Coffee should, IMO, taste like coffee. It shouldn't taste like cake, pie, candy, etc. I LIKE coffee.
Hope this helps.
I'd never recommend buying Starbucks coffee. It's so overroasted that it always taste burnt. You're better off going with a local coffee house that roasts it's own beans. Sure you might have to sample a few first but it's definitely worth it.
You should also check out Biggby coffee. They plateau roast their beans so you don't get that burnt taste in even the darkest roast. I'd recommend the Mocha Java, Black and Tan and Brazilian Yellow Bourbon as black coffees. They also have 3 unique flavors that I'd recommend; Creme Brulee (which is a carmelly nut flavor), Michigan Cherry(which smells and tastes like cherries) and a Cinnamon Toffee(a holiday blend which smells like eggnog but has a cinnamon toffee taste, LOL).
Depending on where you live there maybe a Biggby Coffee nearby, if not I highly recommend ordering it online or from one of their stores.
Also to make a superior cup of coffee you should always fresh grind your beans.