Seahawks Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 Forget my Starbucks get my but over to Mcdonalds. But hey don't beleive it becuase it hasn't been indepentdetly tested by scientists from Starbucks yet. Taste test: McDonald's coffee beats Starbucks 03:31 PM PST on Friday, February 2, 2007 SEATTLE - Consumer Reports has declared McDonald's coffee the winner of a taste test against three rivals, including coffeehouse giant Starbucks. After sampling four leading brewed coffees for its March issue, the magazine said McDonald's premium roast coffee bested competing cups from Burger King, Dunkin' Donuts and Starbucks, the world's largest specialty coffee retailer. The tastings were led by a professional tester, and included staffers from Consumer Reports' food-testing division, spokeswoman Heather Joy Thompson said. The group tasted medium cups of coffee - no cream or sugar - at two locations from each company in November. They rated McDonald's premium brand the best, calling it "decent and moderately strong" although lacking "subtle top notes." Others didn't fare so well. Dunkin Donuts' coffee was deemed "inoffensive, but it had no oomph." Starbucks was labeled "strong, but burnt and bitter." Burger King's offering resembled coffee, "but tasted more like hot water," the magazine said. Consumer Reports said McDonald's was the least expensive, at $1.40 per cup on average. Dunkin' Donuts was the priciest, at $1.65. In response, Starbucks spokeswoman Sanja Gould said taste is subjective and pointed to the Seattle-based company's sales. "The 44 million customer visits to our stores per week globally indicate that many people enjoy our premium coffee," Gould said in a statement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayB Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 The New McCoffee is actually not too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minx Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 don't worry, starbucks will evolve and their coffee will be better than mcdonalds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foraker Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Don't both of those companies tithe to the Church of Satan? I read it on teh intertubes. It must be true. Verily, thou shalt burn in Hell for drinking from their poisoned cups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawks Posted February 3, 2007 Author Share Posted February 3, 2007 don't worry, starbucks will evolve and their coffee will be better than mcdonalds Found the humor, good. Seeing how smart they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Phil Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Isn't McDonald's coffee Seattle's Best, which is Starbucks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawks Posted February 3, 2007 Author Share Posted February 3, 2007 Isn't McDonald's coffee Seattle's Best, which is Starbucks? Good question, may be but I'll never beleive it till its independently tested by Starbucks Scientists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerJ Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Soon MacDonalds will take over the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanner Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Micdonalds coffee is very good. I think I might even like it better than TimHortons. However, since Micdonals has nothing good to go with my coffee, I have to default back to Timmy's to feed my habit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-spotter Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 tim ho's does not serve coffee they serve SWILL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlpineK Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 I'm not in love with it, but the sausage biscuits are ok...It's not the best ever, but it'll do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirp Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Isn't McDonald's coffee Seattle's Best, which is Starbucks? I can verify that "Seattles Best" is a Starbucks company, we just maintained their "light" roast style. My personal preference is something a bit closer to Full City or beyond and of an Indonesian persuasion. But hey, the people that typically enjoy a tasty McProduct, usually arent from the Starbucks demographic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimbingPanther Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Butkus says this thread is dead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattp Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 But hey, the people that typically enjoy a tasty McProduct, usually arent from the Starbucks demographic. I used to think Starbucks coffee was the best. It really WAS a huge experience, every grande coffee I drank. I give them credit for turrning the whole notion of what coffee should be around. But that happened 15 years ago. Now, I don't really think their coffee is all that great. I have not been to Mikky D's for a while, but last time I was there I thought it WAS as good as a cup of joe at Starbucks. I guess I'm not the Starbucks demographic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirp Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 I guess I'm not the Starbucks demographic. I will step back from my statement after looking at it, obviously I am biased and that is bad of me I am way generalizing when I say that but your typical Md's, as well as most "fast food" or chain restaurants serve brew thats roasted very similarly to canned "folgers" type coffees. These days I believe they have caught on and now use a higher quality bean and pay attention to hold times and such. SBC is good stuff, just not as intense as a typical "classic" Starbucks CoD. I will agree with your last point tho MP; Now, I don't really think their coffee is all that great. In the 18 years I have worked for Sbux, I have noticed a distinct decrease on bean/brew focus and an increase in "fufu" drinks and chasing the "other" demographic... that of the blended beverage. It's saddening, but with growth does come a decrease in quality and focus. But it pays the bills and buys the gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catbirdseat Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 I've always liked Seattle's Best. I just like lightly roasted coffee. You get a lot of the more volatile, delicate flavors in a light roast. I never liked Starbucks because theirs is a typically dark roast, heavy on heavy, strong flavors. Some people dig that, but not me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tread_tramp Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 My impression of Starbucks is that it is the McDonalds of the coffee industry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirp Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Cool. Lighter roasts (Cinnamon to City Roast)typically offer a slightly more acidic or "bright" aspect. Flavors are developed but not quite as full as "Full City" (chestnut brown). I enjoy the darker (not quite to espresso) roasts because you still have the delicate, volatile oils that define regional characteristics but you decrease the acidity and increase the carmelized sugars in the bean giving it a nice sweeter edge. With espresso and darker you burn off the volatile oils and shift the flavor focus to the "degree of the burn": Espresso - sweet and caramelly Italian - Bittersweet French - smoky and intense, light body But this is what makes it fun having a variety of roasters working their own magic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 fucken A, have you seen the McDonalds billboard in Seattle: "Open Up Your Snack Hole". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kevbone Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Caffine is good in large quanities!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NTM Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 With espresso and darker you burn off the volatile oils and shift the flavor focus to the "degree of the burn": True, but in my experience, the origin of the bean will affect the roast profile. I know it sounds obivous, but for example, beans from Sumatra expand as they are roasted darker and absorb that "roasty" (read: burnt) taste more, whereas a denser bean, take Ethiopian Yirgacheffe as an example, is still roasted dark like the Sumatra, but will not give off as much of a burnt taste when brewed. So while I agree with CBS on liking lighter roasts (esp with something like a Yemen or Sidamo that is naturally processed and gets some kick-ass berry flavors), certain coffees can still be good as a dark roast. Being that I can't pick and chose with Starbucks coffees, I go to local roasters and "taste the rainbow", in the parlence of our times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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catbirdseat Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 Oly, I bet you can't come up with one more butthole image. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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