Starbucks Reserve™ Aged Sulawesi Kalosi

Starbucks Reserve™ Aged Sulawesi Kalosi
Company: Starbucks Reserve™
Name: Aged Sulawesi Kalosi
Description: Aged to perfection.

Just as aging improves wine and cheese, it heightened the already wonderful flavors of this coffee to unique and amazing.

We typically age Sumatran beans. But in 2005 we placed unroasted Sulawesi in a subtropical climate ideal for aging, then meticulously rotated and monitored the beans over the next five years until they reached their peak of flavor. A rich and complex coffee with lingering layers of deep woodsy herbs and warm baking spices, the result is truly rewarding.Only for a limited time.
Purchase: Here
Grind: French Press
Preparation: http://coffeegeek.com/guides/presspot (20 ounce press pot - 3 minutes)
Amount: 2 Tablespoons
Water: boiling
Body: Full
Bean Smell: sweet, spicy
Coffee Smell: spice, floral
Taste: smooth, spice, earthy
After-taste: acidic
Notes: I don't like the acidity in coffee, so this isn't a winner. On the other hand the floral notes are lovely.
Rating: 2/3











The Press

Starbucks - the gallery at market east, Philadelphia, PA #10915

Starbucks - the gallery at market east, Philadelphia, PA #10915

Decorated for the holidays 2010!

2010 Starbucks Holiday Cups

Another Holiday Grande Holiday 2010 Starbucks cup I got
"I talked to a stranger once over coffee
we're not strangers any longer."

(to see others click here)

Starbucks 1st Avenue and Pike Street, Seattle, WA

Starbucks 1st Avenue and Pike Street, Seattle, WA

The 1912 Starbucks was so busy and crowded I found myself here, it was nice, quiet relaxing, and I found myself here a few times during my visit to Seattle. During all my visits I stayed for a while.

During my first visit I enjoyed an anniversairy blend clover, pretty bold for me but nice for sipping while i read the paper.

The baristas were very helpful and patient while everyone in line figured out what they wanted, I assume they get a lot of tourists.

I didn't see the baristas come out and clean, but everything was neat. The condiment area was a little messy.

One thing I noticed was all the Starbucks in Seattle compost and recycle, that is very uncommon in Pennsylvania.

I purchased a clover, and some mugs.

Starbucks Reserve™ El Salvador Montecarlos Estate Pacamara

Company: Starbucks Reserve™
Name: El Salvador Montecarlos Estate Pacamara
Description: Starbucks Reserve™ El Salvador Montecarlos Estate Pacamara by Starbucks Coffee Cultivated atop a dormant volcano.

Elevation: This coffee flourishes nearly 6,000 feet above sea level, where abundant rainfall and mineral rich soil bestow the cherries with astonishing flavor.
Flavor: Medium-bodied with a delightfully assertive brightness, herbal overtones and a citrusy finish.

Varietal: From one of El Salvador's premier coffee growers, these single-estate Pacamara beans are noted for their unusually large size. Only for a limited time.

Exotic, rare & exquisite coffees.

Purchase: Here
Grind: French Press
Preparation: http://coffeegeek.com/guides/presspot (20 ounce press pot - 5 minutes)
Amount: 2 Tablespoons
Water: boiling
Additives: none
Body: light
Smell: spice, floral
Taste: spice, mellow, light acidity, bright, crisp, sweet
After-taste: acid, burnt
Notes: I liked it until the finish
Rating: 2/3

Starbucks - the gallery at market east, Philadelphia, PA

901 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 #10915

My daily Starbucks, weekdays

Due to being a kiosk, and lack of space, music and retail items are not available, and bean selection is limited.

Sign outside the mall (the gallery at market east)


Coming down the escalator


The kiosk, it's a licensed store not a franchise


They're always sampling, and make my day

2010 Starbucks Holiday Cups

2010 Starbucks Holiday Cups

Tall

my sister and i would just stare up at the sky
trying to see where the snowflakes were born





Grande

When
I give gifts
I always get more in return.
Funny isn't it




Venti

Our friends think of us
as an odd couple, but we only think it's odd
when we're apart.

Starbucks Canton-Cobbs Corner Store Review

While I was on vacation in Massachusetts I stopped at the Starbucks Canton-Cobbs Corner, 95 Washington Street, Canton, MA 02021 US

The outside of the store was very nice.

While waiting in line the barista on register chatted with a few regulars in front of me, which made me feel at home. When he rang me out he was cheerful and happy. I got my drink rather swiftly and then was out the door as we were going shopping.

I ordered my usual grande no water soy chai latte. The drink was done perfectly.

The store was clean, and had a large assortment of chairs and tables and looked very comfortable. I loved all the large windows and natural lighting.

There was a prominent and nicely done Iced VIA display in the line area. There was a large island display of merchandise, a rack of beans, the usual pastry and cold case combo before the register, and some baskets of snacks. The cold case was a bit messy and sparse. I am not sure why the baskets of snacks were near the delivery area as it would be hard to select them after you've paid.

Sorry I didn't get pictures of the seating area, my drink, or review the bathrooms!