Comments on: McDonald’s Coffee Tastes Better Than Starbuck. http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/04/mcdonalds-coffee-tastes-better-than-starbuck/ The Neat Side of the Web Wed, 03 Dec 2008 03:01:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: peter http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/04/mcdonalds-coffee-tastes-better-than-starbuck/#comment-462520 peter Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:20:11 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/04/mcdonalds-coffee-tastes-better-than-starbuck/#comment-462520 Per Consumer Reports rating, I had tried McDonald's Premium Coffee in San Mateo last December, and it tasted very good, strong to my liking. Recently, a few other locations (in Southern California and Las Vegas)I bought the same premium coffee which did not have the same strong taste any more. It tasted less strong, and almost like the coffee They used to sell before the so-called PREMIUM. Why does McDonald's Premium coffee taste so inconsistent? Does Anyone notice the same? I do not know if McDonald has instructed all their franchises to brew coffee less strong like that or just because each McDonald's restaurant has their own way of brewing coffee based on their local customer's taste. Per Consumer Reports rating, I had tried McDonald’s Premium Coffee in San Mateo last December, and it tasted very good, strong to my liking.

Recently, a few other locations (in Southern California and Las Vegas)I bought the same premium coffee which did not have the same strong taste any more. It tasted less strong, and almost like the coffee They used to sell before the so-called PREMIUM.

Why does McDonald’s Premium coffee taste so inconsistent? Does Anyone notice the same?

I do not know if McDonald has instructed all their franchises to brew coffee less strong like that or just because each McDonald’s restaurant has their own way of brewing coffee based on their local customer’s taste.

]]> By: Mike http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/04/mcdonalds-coffee-tastes-better-than-starbuck/#comment-73959 Mike Mon, 05 Feb 2007 09:47:15 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/04/mcdonalds-coffee-tastes-better-than-starbuck/#comment-73959 Santa Cruz Roasting Company sells two coffees I really like, both light roasts - both are packed with caffeine: the longer a coffee is roasted the less caffeine it has because heat breaks down caffeine. Indian Malabar and Zoom are the two I recommend, smooth, not bitter in the least, I could talk about these coffees like some people talk about wine! Santa Cruz Roasting Company sells two coffees I really like, both light roasts - both are packed with caffeine: the longer a coffee is roasted the less caffeine it has because heat breaks down caffeine. Indian Malabar and Zoom are the two I recommend, smooth, not bitter in the least, I could talk about these coffees like some people talk about wine!

]]> By: jen http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/04/mcdonalds-coffee-tastes-better-than-starbuck/#comment-73871 jen Sun, 04 Feb 2007 22:31:22 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/04/mcdonalds-coffee-tastes-better-than-starbuck/#comment-73871 I agree with Michelle; you really can't beat Wawa coffee. I agree with Michelle; you really can’t beat Wawa coffee.

]]> By: Dave http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/04/mcdonalds-coffee-tastes-better-than-starbuck/#comment-73860 Dave Sun, 04 Feb 2007 21:14:31 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/04/mcdonalds-coffee-tastes-better-than-starbuck/#comment-73860 I like a good burly cup of coffee, so Starbucks (or Caribou or other high end shops) works well for me. But I hate paying through the nose for it. I tried a cup of Burger King's Turbo Joe a while back, and was very impressed. Add to that it's about 1/3 the price, and they add half & half and sugar for you when you're in the drive-thru, and I keep coming back. I'd like to make the coffee on my own, but haven't figured out how to make it strong enough... what do people use for equipment & blend for a cup that compares to Starbucks? I like a good burly cup of coffee, so Starbucks (or Caribou or other high end shops) works well for me. But I hate paying through the nose for it. I tried a cup of Burger King’s Turbo Joe a while back, and was very impressed. Add to that it’s about 1/3 the price, and they add half & half and sugar for you when you’re in the drive-thru, and I keep coming back.

I’d like to make the coffee on my own, but haven’t figured out how to make it strong enough… what do people use for equipment & blend for a cup that compares to Starbucks?

]]> By: Michelle http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/04/mcdonalds-coffee-tastes-better-than-starbuck/#comment-73848 Michelle Sun, 04 Feb 2007 20:10:43 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/04/mcdonalds-coffee-tastes-better-than-starbuck/#comment-73848 Wawa rules. And then Green Mountain. :) Wawa rules. And then Green Mountain. :)

]]> By: Lenka http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/04/mcdonalds-coffee-tastes-better-than-starbuck/#comment-73837 Lenka Sun, 04 Feb 2007 18:41:55 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/04/mcdonalds-coffee-tastes-better-than-starbuck/#comment-73837 I think some of the difference between people who prefer Starbucks (or Caribou, or Seattle's Best) and those who prefer the McDonald's and Dunkin Donuts variety of coffee is a matter of strength preference. McDonald's and DD seems to be a much milder/weaker brew than the more heavily roasted, concentrated Starbucks-type coffee (which partly explains the price difference - McDonald's and DD use less coffee per cup brewed - but still, Starbucks is quite overpriced). Holding time matters, too - if you allow a coffee carafe to sit on a heating element, as it does in many restaurants, the flavor goes downhill quickly. Weak or strong, the key is consuming coffee within about 15 minutes of brewing; most commercial coffees like McDonald's probably taste best during morning rush for that reason. I think some of the difference between people who prefer Starbucks (or Caribou, or Seattle’s Best) and those who prefer the McDonald’s and Dunkin Donuts variety of coffee is a matter of strength preference. McDonald’s and DD seems to be a much milder/weaker brew than the more heavily roasted, concentrated Starbucks-type coffee (which partly explains the price difference - McDonald’s and DD use less coffee per cup brewed - but still, Starbucks is quite overpriced). Holding time matters, too - if you allow a coffee carafe to sit on a heating element, as it does in many restaurants, the flavor goes downhill quickly. Weak or strong, the key is consuming coffee within about 15 minutes of brewing; most commercial coffees like McDonald’s probably taste best during morning rush for that reason.

]]> By: biltmore http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/04/mcdonalds-coffee-tastes-better-than-starbuck/#comment-73827 biltmore Sun, 04 Feb 2007 17:59:24 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/04/mcdonalds-coffee-tastes-better-than-starbuck/#comment-73827 Sorry, I just find it annoying that someone self-references their name at the end of their posts, when it's already there in the name box. I haven't had my cup of Biltmore coffee yet, obviously I'm a grumpy one. Sorry, I just find it annoying that someone self-references their name at the end of their posts, when it’s already there in the name box. I haven’t had my cup of Biltmore coffee yet, obviously I’m a grumpy one.

]]> By: biltmore http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/04/mcdonalds-coffee-tastes-better-than-starbuck/#comment-73826 biltmore Sun, 04 Feb 2007 17:56:28 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/04/mcdonalds-coffee-tastes-better-than-starbuck/#comment-73826 WTH is "TwoDragons HomeBrew"? You grow and roast your own beans at home then? Pretty impressive. I like how you mention your own screen name 3 times in your post, interesting. Presonally, I prefer the Biltmore Homebrew as it's gown and roasted by the Biltmore family. Perhaps you've heard of us Biltmores before, we have this estate in North Carolina. Yup, that's right ... the Biltmore Estate. Ahh, nothing like my cup of Biltmore. - Biltmore WTH is “TwoDragons HomeBrew”? You grow and roast your own beans at home then? Pretty impressive. I like how you mention your own screen name 3 times in your post, interesting.

Presonally, I prefer the Biltmore Homebrew as it’s gown and roasted by the Biltmore family. Perhaps you’ve heard of us Biltmores before, we have this estate in North Carolina. Yup, that’s right … the Biltmore Estate. Ahh, nothing like my cup of Biltmore.

- Biltmore

]]> By: Alex http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/04/mcdonalds-coffee-tastes-better-than-starbuck/#comment-73823 Alex Sun, 04 Feb 2007 17:29:29 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/04/mcdonalds-coffee-tastes-better-than-starbuck/#comment-73823 Vexorg, Consumer Report did acknowledge that many McDonald's sell Seattle's Best Coffee - but the stores they tested didn't (so it was McDonald's own). Vexorg, Consumer Report did acknowledge that many McDonald’s sell Seattle’s Best Coffee - but the stores they tested didn’t (so it was McDonald’s own).

]]> By: Denita TwoDragons http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/04/mcdonalds-coffee-tastes-better-than-starbuck/#comment-73800 Denita TwoDragons Sun, 04 Feb 2007 15:29:06 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/04/mcdonalds-coffee-tastes-better-than-starbuck/#comment-73800 I prefer TwoDragons HomeBrew brand coffee, myself... ;-) --TwoDragons I prefer TwoDragons HomeBrew brand coffee, myself… ;-)

–TwoDragons

]]> By: g http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/04/mcdonalds-coffee-tastes-better-than-starbuck/#comment-73777 g Sun, 04 Feb 2007 13:17:56 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/04/mcdonalds-coffee-tastes-better-than-starbuck/#comment-73777 i'm with skysurfer... starbucks is sooo horrible, i can't believe people actually like the stuff... the other chains (nero etc.) are so much better...and we're meant to be a nation of tea drinkers!! i’m with skysurfer… starbucks is sooo horrible, i can’t believe people actually like the stuff…

the other chains (nero etc.) are so much better…and we’re meant to be a nation of tea drinkers!!

]]> By: Skysurfer http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/04/mcdonalds-coffee-tastes-better-than-starbuck/#comment-73740 Skysurfer Sun, 04 Feb 2007 10:28:10 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/04/mcdonalds-coffee-tastes-better-than-starbuck/#comment-73740 They should do the same tests here in the U.K. MacDonalds and Starbucks would have no chance against the likes of Pret a Manger. They should do the same tests here in the U.K. MacDonalds and Starbucks would have no chance against the likes of Pret a Manger.

]]> By: Joe http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/04/mcdonalds-coffee-tastes-better-than-starbuck/#comment-73731 Joe Sun, 04 Feb 2007 09:58:59 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/04/mcdonalds-coffee-tastes-better-than-starbuck/#comment-73731 I like 7-11, myself. I like 7-11, myself.

]]> By: beajerry http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/04/mcdonalds-coffee-tastes-better-than-starbuck/#comment-73730 beajerry Sun, 04 Feb 2007 09:58:20 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/04/mcdonalds-coffee-tastes-better-than-starbuck/#comment-73730 Listen, when you pay $3 for a cup of coffee, it instantly tastes the best! Listen, when you pay $3 for a cup of coffee, it instantly tastes the best!

]]> By: Phil http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/04/mcdonalds-coffee-tastes-better-than-starbuck/#comment-73690 Phil Sun, 04 Feb 2007 07:46:25 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/04/mcdonalds-coffee-tastes-better-than-starbuck/#comment-73690 I paraphrase, but that was the gist of their TV campaign when they introduced their new coffee. It made feel sad for all the poor suckers who'd been drinking their coffee for years and enjoying it. Check out this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uhgUeBieO4 I paraphrase, but that was the gist of their TV campaign when they introduced their new coffee. It made feel sad for all the poor suckers who’d been drinking their coffee for years and enjoying it.

Check out this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uhgUeBieO4

]]> By: Anita http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/04/mcdonalds-coffee-tastes-better-than-starbuck/#comment-73688 Anita Sun, 04 Feb 2007 07:24:54 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/04/mcdonalds-coffee-tastes-better-than-starbuck/#comment-73688 Phil - is that really their new ad campaign? That would be really creative if so! Phil - is that really their new ad campaign? That would be really creative if so!

]]> By: Vexorg http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/04/mcdonalds-coffee-tastes-better-than-starbuck/#comment-73687 Vexorg Sun, 04 Feb 2007 07:24:37 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/04/mcdonalds-coffee-tastes-better-than-starbuck/#comment-73687 Up here, McDonald's actually sells Seattle's Best Coffee, which just happens to be owned by Starbucks. On the other hand, I don't drink coffee at all, so I can't really say if it's good or not. Up here, McDonald’s actually sells Seattle’s Best Coffee, which just happens to be owned by Starbucks. On the other hand, I don’t drink coffee at all, so I can’t really say if it’s good or not.

]]> By: Phil http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/04/mcdonalds-coffee-tastes-better-than-starbuck/#comment-73681 Phil Sun, 04 Feb 2007 06:36:49 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2007/02/04/mcdonalds-coffee-tastes-better-than-starbuck/#comment-73681 McDonald's also had the best ad campaign: "Try our coffee, it doesn't suck like it used to!" McDonald’s also had the best ad campaign: “Try our coffee, it doesn’t suck like it used to!”

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