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Starbucks VIA Ready Brew Taste Challenge

I visit Starbucks just about two times a day (it’s right next to my office) for a tall cup of black drip coffee ($1.55) which I then add enormous amounts of milk and sugar to. I would say that half of the reason I get up from my desk is for a much needed break and to stretch my legs rather than coke head like addiction to coffee or a caffeine craving. But now Starbucks, in all their infinite wisdom wants me to microwave a cup of tap water and drop in some instant Starbucks coffee granules forever ruining my 10 minute Starbucks break in exchange for a walk down the hall to our office kitchen. Not going to happen Starbucks.

Anyways this is your chance to taste the latest Starbucks concoction VIA Ready Brew. Just visit any Starbucks for your own taste test from October 2-5.

Starbucks Taste Challenge

One Response to “Starbucks VIA Ready Brew Taste Challenge”
  1. lisa 1 October 2009 at 12:10 pm #

    “But now Starbucks, in all their infinite wisdom wants me to microwave a cup of tap water and drop in some instant Starbucks coffee granules forever ruining my 10 minute Starbucks break in exchange for a walk down the hall to our office kitchen. Not going to happen Starbucks.” hahahaha. great post. thumbs up.

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