Bob aptly noted: > It's an American peculiarity to equate high popularity with high > quality.
Well, I can't dispute that. Popularity proves nothing. Witness McDonalds, Coca-Cola, and Budweiser. But as a lifelong coffee drinker who consumes upwards of a quart a day, I still contend that Starbucks is more drinkable than most. However, I didn't like it at first. The dark roast is definitely an acquired taste. I continued to drink ti because I found the one Starbucks that i frequent a pleasant place to spend an hour or two. Now I enjoy their coffee. Although I must add that I can make better coffee at home with Sumatra beans that I purchase in bulk and a simple coffee press. In any case this has wandered far off topic, and I'm sure it's taking far too much space. Paul
