Starbucks
By RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (98005)
Daytona Beach, Florida
November 13, 2017 2:22pm CST
Starbucks was founded in 1971 and has 24,500 locations. The name alone always made me think of something from outer space. It was the creative idea between a history teacher and an English teacher. They wanted to bring great coffee to the people of Seattle, Washington and the first Starbucks opened in 1971 at Pike Place Market. At first it only sold coffee beans.
The coffee shop got its name from the first mate in the book “Moby Dick” by Herman Melville. If this had not happened the name could have been Moby Dick’s which then would sound more like a fish restaurant. They are recognized by the mermaid on their Starbuck’s logo. Their Pumpkin Spice Latte is the invention of a Stanford basketball player who was given the task of coming up with a new kind of espresso drink.
Starbuck’s formed the record label, Hear Music and one of the first to sign up was Sir Paul McCartney. They have also chosen to make an evening menu which also offers beer and wine.
How many of you have been to a Starbucks?
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@DesirousDreamer (34776)
• Peoria, Arizona
13 Nov 17
I love Starbucks, I know it isn't the best coffee shop out there, but I just love the vibe it has. I used to spend many days writing a script with an old best friend so it just gives good memories. nothing beats just a regular vanilla bean frapp! No coffee, just deliciousness!
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@antonbunot (11146)
• Calgary, Alberta
15 Nov 17
@DesirousDreamer I suggest that if ever you visit cold Canada one day . . you try our Tim Hortons coffee . . the best in the west.
@DesirousDreamer (34776)
• Peoria, Arizona
15 Nov 17
@antonbunot I would love to! I always hear nothing but good things about it.
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
13 Nov 17
I don't think anyone in America hasn't stepped into a Starbucks.
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@youless (114117)
• Guangzhou, China
14 Nov 17
Here there are more and more Starbucks. However, I don't go there because I think it is expensive and it is not worthy. I have a coffee machine at home and I can make the same at home. Or I can even have an instant coffee at home and it is also fine for me.
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@youless (114117)
• Guangzhou, China
16 Nov 17
@antonbunot When they come to China, perhaps they will charge high as well as Starbucks
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@antonbunot (11146)
• Calgary, Alberta
15 Nov 17
@youless . . . O, wait till Tim Hortons coffee and donuts come to China. Cheap but tastes really good.
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@antonbunot (11146)
• Calgary, Alberta
16 Nov 17
@youless I don't think so . . . Canadian businessmen are different. They are not as greedy as _______ (just fill in the blank). So I can assure you that Tim Hortons coffee will be cheaper than Starbucks.
). So I can assure you that Tim Hortons coffee will be cheaper than Starbucks.2 people like this
@Marilynda1225 (91079)
• United States
13 Nov 17
I've enjoyed a Starbucks occasionally but I'm not a must have daily customer. Instead of coffee I do enjoy their chai tea latte very much
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@m_audrey6788 (58468)
• Germany
13 Nov 17
Oh my when I was working along time ago I always drop by at Starbucks near the office on pay day just to feel some reward for myself before going home 
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@FourWalls (86692)
• United States
14 Nov 17
I don't like coffee, so Starbucks has no appeal to me.
Plus, I'm a music geek, so I think of the band who did "Moonlight Feels Right." 
No infringement of copyright is intended in any way under DMCA, under the terms of fair use for education. The Midnight Special More 1976 - 09 - Starbuck - M...
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@RasmaSandra (98005)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
15 Nov 17
Thanks for the link @FourWalls I didn't know there was such a band.
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@FourWalls (86692)
• United States
15 Nov 17
@RasmaSandra — they were a one big hit, one minor hit band. Blink twice and you missed them.
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@antonbunot (11146)
• Calgary, Alberta
15 Nov 17
We have Starbucks here in Canada . . but I prefer our own Tim Hortons coffee - the best in the west!1 person likes this
