Starbucks Uk and Starbucks Aussie.
Jun 8th 2006, 5:00 am
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Starbucks Uk and Starbucks Aussie.
Now I know why Starbucks UK was such a Success. Starbucks Aussie is almost non-existent. Reason being they make crap coffee compared to the much higher standards of the local Coffee shops here.
Because the UK doesn't take coffee seriously is the reason they get dished up crap.
Give me a Barista anyday
Because the UK doesn't take coffee seriously is the reason they get dished up crap.
Give me a Barista anyday
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Jun 8th 2006, 5:19 am
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Re: Starbucks Uk and Starbucks Aussie.
Originally Posted by saucy
As much as I enjoy ignoring you I can't let this one go. My 1st job ever was making coffees so I suppose I could have been called a barista! So now who's the numpty. Try getting a job here pulling coffees without the training at the Tafe and then tell me that’s not regulation. Just because it might not be written in law, the fact you can't get a job making a coffee without it proves just what nonsense you speak. I was self taught and all I needed was pointing in the direction of the 3 phase switch that turned the coffee rig on. It didn't take long to learn how to make all the different drinks well.
Sums it up on this subject I guess.
Coffee making is an art right up there, with brewing beer, and making wine.
Jun 8th 2006, 8:49 am
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Re: Starbucks Uk and Starbucks Aussie.
Originally Posted by ozzieeagle
Now I know why Starbucks UK was such a Success. Starbucks Aussie is almost non-existent. Reason being they make crap coffee compared to the much higher standards of the local Coffee shops here.
Because the UK doesn't take coffee seriously is the reason they get dished up crap.
Give me a Barista anyday
Because the UK doesn't take coffee seriously is the reason they get dished up crap.
Give me a Barista anyday
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Jun 8th 2006, 8:52 am
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Re: Starbucks Uk and Starbucks Aussie.
Originally Posted by ozzieeagle
Now I know why Starbucks UK was such a Success. Starbucks Aussie is almost non-existent. Reason being they make crap coffee compared to the much higher standards of the local Coffee shops here.
Because the UK doesn't take coffee seriously is the reason they get dished up crap.
Give me a Barista anyday
Because the UK doesn't take coffee seriously is the reason they get dished up crap.
Give me a Barista anyday
eh?
lost me....who makes crap coffee? starbucks aussie or starbucks uk?
Jun 8th 2006, 8:53 am
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Re: Starbucks Uk and Starbucks Aussie.
Originally Posted by tiredwithtwins
eh?
lost me....who makes crap coffee? starbucks aussie or starbucks uk?
lost me....who makes crap coffee? starbucks aussie or starbucks uk?
Jun 8th 2006, 8:57 am
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Re: Starbucks Uk and Starbucks Aussie.
Originally Posted by CORKER
Starbucks....does
I quite like starbucks (uk) - and i will have a non fat, fairtrade, caramel latte with whipped cream
if you are buying
Jun 8th 2006, 9:19 am
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Re: Starbucks Uk and Starbucks Aussie.
Originally Posted by tiredwithtwins
I quite like starbucks (uk) - and i will have a non fat, fairtrade, caramel latte with whipped cream if you are buying
if you are buying 
crap in UK, 
hope delicious in Oz.
Jun 8th 2006, 9:30 am
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Re: Starbucks Uk and Starbucks Aussie.
I like starbucks (UK) too. Sod the coffee I'll have a grande hot choc with cream please?
Jun 8th 2006, 9:42 am
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Re: Starbucks Uk and Starbucks Aussie.
Originally Posted by tiredwithtwins
I quite like starbucks (uk) - and i will have a non fat, fairtrade, caramel latte with whipped cream if you are buying
if you are buying That sounds so nice ive never been to starbucks as i haven't seen one around where i live
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Jun 8th 2006, 10:17 am
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Re: Starbucks Uk and Starbucks Aussie.
hate star****s, awful coffee.
unethical large conglomarant trying to take over the world.
I bought a nice proper Gaggia espresso and capuchino maker, it is a great coffee maker.
Can't beat the local coffee shops in Oz
I reccommend Gertrudes and Alice's in Bondi, great coffee, lovely turkish bread with honey and cinemon and the chance to read and buy a 2nd hand book
unethical large conglomarant trying to take over the world.
I bought a nice proper Gaggia espresso and capuchino maker, it is a great coffee maker.
Can't beat the local coffee shops in Oz
I reccommend Gertrudes and Alice's in Bondi, great coffee, lovely turkish bread with honey and cinemon and the chance to read and buy a 2nd hand book
Jun 8th 2006, 7:51 pm
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Re: Starbucks Uk and Starbucks Aussie.
Originally Posted by russmcp
hate star****s, awful coffee.
unethical large conglomarant trying to take over the world.
I bought a nice proper Gaggia espresso and capuchino maker, it is a great coffee maker.
Can't beat the local coffee shops in Oz
I reccommend Gertrudes and Alice's in Bondi, great coffee, lovely turkish bread with honey and cinemon and the chance to read and buy a 2nd hand book
unethical large conglomarant trying to take over the world.
I bought a nice proper Gaggia espresso and capuchino maker, it is a great coffee maker.
Can't beat the local coffee shops in Oz
I reccommend Gertrudes and Alice's in Bondi, great coffee, lovely turkish bread with honey and cinemon and the chance to read and buy a 2nd hand book
You have the makings of a true Barista
The reason I started this thread, there has been a lot of one way traffic about what is superior in the UK. With our very large meditteranean community here. Coffee is one thing Aussie excels in. Something the mystery poster I quoted is obviously Ignorant about.
I'll be back with a proper thread on standards later.
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Jun 8th 2006, 8:05 pm
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Re: Starbucks Uk and Starbucks Aussie.
Originally Posted by ozzieeagle
Now I know why Starbucks UK was such a Success. Starbucks Aussie is almost non-existent. Reason being they make crap coffee compared to the much higher standards of the local Coffee shops here.
Because the UK doesn't take coffee seriously is the reason they get dished up crap.
Give me a Barista anyday
Because the UK doesn't take coffee seriously is the reason they get dished up crap.
Give me a Barista anyday
Jun 8th 2006, 8:20 pm
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Re: Starbucks Uk and Starbucks Aussie.
Originally Posted by CORKER
Why do you need a Lawyer...Wot have you done..???
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Jun 8th 2006, 8:25 pm
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Re: Starbucks Uk and Starbucks Aussie.
Originally Posted by carolinegorka
Not surprised that Starbucks doesn't do well here ...the coffee is great here; but never liked Starbucks anyway, whether here, in the UK or America...universally crap.
. The only place I've ever enjoyed coffee was in Europe, so I'm looking foreard to Oz if they have a European cafe culture.
Jun 8th 2006, 8:27 pm
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Re: Starbucks Uk and Starbucks Aussie.
Originally Posted by hedgehog
I like Starbucks in the USA, but then I only have strawebrrys and cream drink. I would NEVER drink their coffee . The only place I've ever enjoyed coffee was in Europe, so I'm looking foreard to Oz if they have a European cafe culture.
. The only place I've ever enjoyed coffee was in Europe, so I'm looking foreard to Oz if they have a European cafe culture. Melbourne is great for coffee (and food generally)....lots of European influence here.
