The first thing I did at the counter was pay $10.00 into my Starbucks card. The advantage of doing so is that one is entitled to a free refill of coffee if one pays using the card. There is no charge for using the card or loading cash onto it, so as long as one likes the coffee it is to one's advantage. Whether it is the fact that I have been using the French Press borrowed from Destination Cafe or the fact that I have not been drinking Starbucks of late, I found the coffee to be on the strong, bitter side. That didn't stop me from having a second cup, however.
Being in the market for a new pair of sandals, I headed over to the Shoe Company next door to look around. I was somewhat distracted by the fine array of new footwear on the racks -- so much so that I also purchased a pair of light grey suede shoes in addition to the sandals.
After the Shoe Company, I headed home on foot. Later, I received a call from a friend of mine who I met at the hospital where I was keeping appointments for health reasons. Deciding that we would get together, he asked me if I wanted a coffee from Tim Hortons. Not being too fussy at this point, I accepted his kind offer. Unlike the Starbucks coffees, this one was on the watery side -- typical fare for Tim Hortons. But at least it was hot and wet, and the company was good.
1 comment:
I have had both Starbucks and Tim Horton's coffee and both have a distinct flavour no doubt.
As you have stated writer, regarding Starbucks coffee I found the coffee too bold {strong} and with definite burnt flavour.One must conclude this is a deliberate distinct created flavour for it's long standing customers.
My strategy to resolve the Star Buck's flavour issue and it's overpowering taste was to compensate with an increase in cream and sugar to mask the flavour into something more palatable.
This bares out as common place occurrence by it's customers as Star Bucks currently has reported, it's competitiveness in the Canadian market is struggling because of higher milk costs in Canada than it's counterpart in the U.S.This confirms all to me, The coffee is too strong or bold for a even a slightly sensitive palate.Cream and milk is used more in Star Bucks for it's strong brand favour and it is cutting there profits.
Tim Horton's my personal choice between the two competitors is clean not too bold and has no burnt flavour.The coffee is always fresh tasting and leaves no regretful after taste.I do not find it watery as you assert, but is more akin to something like a quality light beer there is distinct flavour to be enjoyed.Sales in Canada would bare this out, as more popular choice.Less cream less sugar more healthy better taste.
Thank you for your informative blog. David.
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