Coffee

[Barb Roberts]

>
> Dina wrote in
> Starbucks hasn't been one of my prime caffeine fueling stops. >>
>
> Starbucks *burns* their coffee beans. I hate it. If you have to go to
> Starbucks, ask if they have a 'mild roast'. If you can, check the
> competitor coffee bars.
>
> ... oops, just remembered that you're in Florida, where I hear tell
> that Cubans *like* their coffee burned. Try the Anglo competitor
> coffee bars.

Yes Starbucks  does "burn" their coffee beans.  They do it on purpose, 
so that you will buy the more expensive milky coffee drinks.  I live in 
Miami, and I find that many Cubans drink very good coffee..strong, 
yes... a darker roast, yes... with milk, yes...but not usually burned a 
la Starbucks.

Barbara Roberts
Miami, Fl