End the Starbucks Habit: How to Make the Best Cup of Coffee
by blogrdocThough I’m a coffee nut, I really don’t like Starbucks coffee. I never really got into the habit of going to Starbucks (other than for Experiment #1), but I know a lot of people that do.
To make my coffee, I ususally just use a Melita cone filter. I’ve turned a few people on to this thing, and they’ve all thanked me many, many times over.
What’s really great about the Melita cone filter is that there is essentially no cleanup. The quality of the coffee is actually superb, which is remarkable considering that this device can be purchased for ~$4. If you like coffee, I strongly reccommend getting one (or two or three) of these things.
The technique in using the cone filter is critical to getting the best results. Put simply, the water must be poured somewhat slowly or in stages. I know it sounds like a hassle, but life is too short for bad coffee :)
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2 Responses to “End the Starbucks Habit: How to Make the Best Cup of Coffee”
By Alik | PracticeThis.com on Jun 16, 2008 | Reply
People do not come to Starbucks for coffee. They buy experience.
They come to visit you.
No joke.
Consider reading “married to the brand” book.
P.S. coffee @Starbucks starsucks. ;)
By blogrdoc on Jun 16, 2008 | Reply
Alik: Have you heard about the ‘Starbucks effect’? I’m not sure if it’s true but it’s amazing if it is: when a Starbucks shows up close to another coffee shop, business at the other coffee shop actually *improves*.
I’m not amazed at all about their coffee, but I am very impressed with they have *perfected* their experience in their stores.