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Where does a non Starbucks fan get a good cup of coffee in the world?
I am not a coffee snob. I do not like darker brews so not a big Starbucks fan. But I just involuntarily did a four day coffee fast. I actually bought several cups of coffee. It was largely undrinkable.
I vaguely remember getting decent coffee at the Mara. Where else do they sell decent coffee- as good as McDonald's would suffice.
Before my next trip, I'd like to know or may pack my own.
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they have various carts in the parks and all of the restaurants and counter service all over the resort carry joffrey's coffee. Starbucks only has one location in each of the parks plus two in Disney Springs
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Joffrey's is now the coffee supplier including in the food courts. My husband hated the Nestle's but he also does not like that burned stuff Starbucks sells. He thought the new coffee was tolerable for a morning cup, but since we stay at the All Stars, there is a real McDonald's right outside the gate (drive-thru!). There is also a Dunkin Donuts on 192 just east of WDW. But on site, you are stuck with SB and Joffrey's if you don't want to go to Kona Café or one of the better restaurants. (For the record, his favorite WDW coffee is at Il Mulino at the Swan, but he also likes the coffee at Tangierine Café.)
Has your hubby been to a Starbucks lately? (Probably not, I'm guessing.)
I read online about a year ago that one of its founders dropped into a location, ordered a coffee, and immediately protested that it tasted burnt, something he intended to correct.
I don't know if that truly happened, but not long after reading that, I decided to try a Starbucks again to see if the coffee was in fact better. It actually didn't taste burnt anymore!
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Has your hubby been to a Starbucks lately? (Probably not, I'm guessing.)
I read online about a year ago that one of its founders dropped into a location, ordered a coffee, and immediately protested that it tasted burnt, something he intended to correct.
I don't know if that truly happened, but not long after reading that, I decided to try a Starbucks again to see if the coffee was in fact better. It actually didn't taste burnt anymore!
The burnt taste is my issue with Starbucks too. I usually get a smoothie or other type drink instead if stuck goin going to one. If the burnt taste is truly been rectified maybe I could give it another try. And here I thought I was the only one who avoided Starbucks.
Have you tried one of Starbucks' blonde roasts? They have a less intense flavor than their darker roasts. Adding a flavor shot can help too (I'm partial to their sugar free hazelnut - YUM)
I had a cup in the food court one day. It wasn't particularly good. I thin it's that it is made in those big urns. I forgot about McDonaald's. I think they have a decent cup especially if they still only charge $1. I must have thrown away at least 4 cups of $2.49 coffee.
Has your hubby been to a Starbucks lately? (Probably not, I'm guessing.)
I read online about a year ago that one of its founders dropped into a location, ordered a coffee, and immediately protested that it tasted burnt, something he intended to correct.
A few months ago the only place available to get a late night coffee for him was SB, so I got him one there. He's still not a fan, but will tolerate it with enough sweetener. He's really a Dunkin' Donuts - Chock Full o' Nuts kind of guy, what he calls "normal American coffee."
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Have you tried one of Starbucks' blonde roasts? They have a less intense flavor than their darker roasts. Adding a flavor shot can help too (I'm partial to their sugar free hazelnut - YUM)
Yes, I got him a blonde pour over last time. He said it was marginally less offensive. He does not do flavored coffee or coffee creamer. The only flavoring he believes belongs in coffee is whiskey.
The only flavoring he believes belongs in coffee is whiskey.
No Kahlua? I loooooove Kahlua in coffee, but then, I like the original Amaretto di Saronno, too. None of those amaretto knockoffs, though, gotta be the real thing if I'm gonna adulterate an otherwise decent cup of coffee.
Of course, no way you can get actual booze in your coffee at Sbks. Too bad. Would really perk it up nicely.
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No Kahlua? I loooooove Kahlua in coffee, but then, I like the original Amaretto di Saronno, too. None of those amaretto knockoffs, though, gotta be the real thing if I'm gonna adulterate an otherwise decent cup of coffee.
Of course, no way you can get actual booze in your coffee at Sbks. Too bad. Would really perk it up nicely.
Spiked coffee is one of my favorite indulgences at home. Much easier to throw a shot of Kahula, amaretto or Grand Marnier in my coffee than make time for a mixed drink or a glass of wine. But it also needs a large dolup of whipped cream. Been known to have a spiked coffee after long restless nights with our night owl JB.
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