Comments on: Starbucks unveils new strategy in Australia: “Sell that #$%@ to the tourists”

By: TheShot

TheShot — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 04:48:48 +0000

I think it's fair to judge someone when they sound precisely like a shill paid by the corporations they endorse. Particularly when there are outright factual lies in her statements. For example, not only does Starbucks not buy the highest quality beans available -- it's impossible for them to do so. They must supply a consistent experience at over 10,000 chain stores, and thus Starbucks can never do business with small lot producers of the highest quality coffee beans. There are logistical reasons why Starbucks simply cannot carry Panama Esmeralda, for example. Marlyn, if you think it's wrong to judge someone who is spreading patently false information, then let's all yell "fire" in crowded theaters and give free license to all Holocaust deniers.

By: marilyn

marilyn — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 04:01:58 +0000

THE SHOT–i think you should not also think this as the wrong way…..
different people have different experiences and therefore, have different perceptions about reality….

having different perception does not mean Rachel is not in reality… you don’t know her lifestyle and preferences, so don’t judge her like that….

By: TheShot

TheShot — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 18:15:19 +0000

Rachel — don’t take this the wrong way, but… are you for real? Either that or you are just putting one over as a joke.

I know it’s horribly in vogue to bash Starbucks these days. But your comments are so disconnected from reality, I may need to check behind your sofa for pods or your portfolio for Starbucks shares.

However, when the psychopharmacology meds wear off and you’re ready to an engage in a lucid discussion, please post again.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 10:27:56 +0000

All you have to do is step one foot inside any starbucks store and you’ll feel like your that that is your home away from home.. and thats exactly what starbucks strives to acheive!!.. soft music, internet, comfy chairs, friendly staff and the masters of the perfect cup of coffee.. Starbucks to me is a place i can go relax on my own or with some friends and i can count on the same outstanding service and beveage quality every time at any location!!! starbucks only buys the highest quility of beans and ensure only the absoult freshest coffee all of the time!!! Not to mention then amazing silky smooth milk unlike others who re-steam creating ugly bubbly bacteria growning milk!! Andrew, if you like a strong coffee all you have to do is ask and the barista will put an exra shot in for you!!!

By: Andrew

Andrew — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:51:23 +0000

Got that right! Their Venti and Grande size cups only offer 2 shots each and you pay heaps for the larger size cup of weak water. Goria Jeans coffees or Hudsons coffee chains are more suited to the Australian Market because Aussies like stronger coffee, not coffee flavoured water and I am really surprised that they lasted 8 years. When you walk past only the tourists go there. And we have heaps of small coffee stores that sell really great cups (like Hernandez in Kings Cross Sydney). Granted Starbucks decor and atmosphere is nice, but in Australia, thats the only thing going for them I think