1. How exactly does Starbucks treat their water? I've seen references to "famous triple-filtered" and "reverse osmosis" but nothing definitive or comprehensive.
2. Can this process be duplicated at home? If so, how?
3. Objectively, how is water that has gone through that process different from tap water or bottled water?
4. Subjectively, how would you describe the taste and mouthfeel if you wanted to say that I want water that is.... To me it feels both cleaner and more minerally, somehow fuller, maybe more alkaline?
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posted by RandlePatrickMcMurphy
on Oct 9, 2012 -
14 answers
I drink iced coffee from Starbucks once or twice a week. My standard order is a grande with two Splendas and 2% milk. I've noticed that by the time I get to the end of my drink I have that shaky and empty feeling that usually means my blood sugar is low. I don't notice any particular sugar/caffeine high while I'm drinking it. I usually sip on it while I'm working at the computer, so it takes about 45 minutes to finish the drink. What could be causing the sugar-crash feeling? Is it all in my head?
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posted by TallulahBankhead
on Aug 17, 2012 -
30 answers
Instant oatmeal connoisseurs: what brand is the most similar in taste and texture to the Perfect Oatmeal at Starbucks?
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posted by simplethings
on May 3, 2012 -
16 answers
Since discontinuing my beloved Starbucks Breakfast Blend for my Tassimo coffee maker I have been lacking in one of my favorite rituals... the cup before work. None of the other coffee brands seem to stack up, not even close. It maybe a silly question to waste on an askme, but has any other MeFi fan of the former Starbucks selection found a respectable alternative coffee for their Tassimo machine? My machine is now way underused.
Note to Starbucks and Tassimo: thanks for letting down your customer base. Booo...Hiss.
posted by shimmer
on Sep 20, 2011 -
6 answers
How much money does a person working at Starbucks make per month, working in the Upper West Side of Manhattan if they are a barista and have been working for five years? What about as a shift manager (same time frame), or a store manager?
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posted by foxinsocks
on Jun 5, 2011 -
7 answers
Please help me replicate my daily Starbucks beverage at home: venti cup filled with ice with 10 shots.
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posted by davidmsc
on Oct 20, 2010 -
26 answers
What's the difference between Fair Trade Certified coffee and Starbucks Shared Planet coffee?
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posted by epj
on Sep 24, 2010 -
8 answers
I've been given a couple jugs of Starbucks Pumpkin Spice syrup by a few friends of mine. I love the stuff, but it's due to expire soon (or soonish, not sure how long it will keep beyond the date) and I know I'll never use all of it. I'm pretty handy in the kitchen, so I thought I might use them to make desserts and whatnot (loaves, muffins, etc.). Any recipe ideas/suggestions?
posted by idleminded
on Mar 26, 2010 -
14 answers
Why doesn't Starbucks brew decaf continuously after 2 p.m.? I mean, obviously,
it's because demand goes down. But how does that make sense? Who are all these people drinking their decaf in the morning, and what's the matter with them?
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posted by fermata
on Mar 12, 2010 -
33 answers
Are Starbucks in the US selling the Vancouver Olympics 2010 gift card?
posted by Penelope
on Jan 14, 2010 -
1 answer
Where in NYC, besides the home appliance building at J&R's Park row store, can I buy iSi cream whipper chargers?
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posted by xiaolongbao
on Dec 24, 2009 -
8 answers
Is there a scammy catch or otherwise bad deal to Starbucks' free WiFi through the Starbucks card and AT&T?
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posted by bad grammar
on Jul 21, 2009 -
14 answers
Song ID: Today I heard a great acoustic version of Auld Lang Syne on XM radio in Starbucks. The barista went to go check the artist name for me but was seconds too late - the song ended before she got to it.
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posted by whataboutben
on Dec 19, 2008 -
7 answers
Is there anywhere online or brick-and-mortar where I can buy just a glass carafe for a French press coffee maker?
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posted by mattbucher
on Sep 1, 2008 -
11 answers
Help me find this indie pop duet that includes lyrics like "I'm gonna stick with you... stick like glue."
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posted by overglow
on Jul 27, 2008 -
8 answers
What was the late-night bicycling event in Houston at 3am on Sunday the 28th?
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posted by mrbill
on Oct 28, 2007 -
7 answers
Wifi Problem: Laptop logs on to wireless network at home instantly but doesnt do so at a Starbucks (UK). (Sony Vaio notebook (Tz) runs MS Vista) (details below)
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posted by london302
on Aug 7, 2007 -
11 answers
What should I do about overhearing what I think was the pitch for a ponzi scheme?
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posted by frieze
on Jan 26, 2007 -
26 answers
Starbucks has a line of bottled frappuccino drinks sold in grocery stores, they also make light frappucinos inside Starbucks locations, but do they bottle and sell light frappuccinos?
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posted by skrike
on Aug 8, 2006 -
4 answers
Why does (what is the psychology of) Starbucks thrive(ing) selling coffee that, it would seem, most people find less than ideal?
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posted by ParisParamus
on Mar 10, 2006 -
80 answers
