Beyond the Bean

 I've finally received my new coffee filters, so it's time to write a blog post, which is a continuation about coffee.

I've been thoroughly enjoying myself exploring the world of Starbucks coffee, even though I’m not entirely sure about the arguments against it. While I’ve heard it said that the Starbucks was founded in 1971 by Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl, and Gordon Bowker, three friends who shared a passion for coffee and entrepreneurship and pioneered the concept of phenomenal high profit margins per cup, It’s no surprise that Starbucks has a remarkably successful business model, given their ability to cultivate such a loyal customer base. I’ve been finding ways to enjoy Starbucks without feeling like I’m just contributing to their bottom line.

I’ve set myself a goal to try every single type of coffee bean they offer. It’s like a personal coffee bean treasure hunt. I’ve made it through four. So far, I've tried four kinds, and I'm leaning towards lighter roasts. Dark roasts are too strong for me unless I have them iced or with milk. Whenever I’m feeling a bit lost in the selection, one of the baristas is always happy to chat and offer suggestions. They even give me a few samples to try sometimes.

For a 250g bag, the prices range from 1320 to 1540 yen, but given the rising costs of quality beans these days, I think it’s a fair price.