Exclusive Bougie Starbucks Concept, Starbucks Reserve, coming to Midtown (purchases, school)

[Pemgin]

Good grief. Really, guys? This is a good score for Midtown. You all don't have vices you're willing to spend a little extra money on?

[AnsleyPark]

Originally Posted by stillinthesouth

As someone who likes to try different coffee varieties, I might check this place out. It's really not much different than wine bars for wine connoisseurs or brew pubs for beer fans. Since I usually stick with a basic cup of coffee (instead of the expensive dessert-type coffees these places offer), I don't think it will put much of a dent in my wallet.

The kids will probably stick with the sickly sweet drinks at regular Starbucks locations.

If I'm not mistaken, the Ansley Square Starbucks tested this concept, serving these types of coffees at their side bar. I liked the coffee and I don't recalling it being all that pricey.

Now, what a lot of folks don't realize is that Costco's Kirkland brand coffee is roasted by Starbucks. It's really a great deal! Lots less expensive than even the bags of 'bucks you can purchase at grocery stores.

[stillinthesouth]

Originally Posted by AnsleyPark

Now, what a lot of folks don't realize is that Costco's Kirkland brand coffee is roasted by Starbucks. It's really a great deal! Lots less expensive than even the bags of 'bucks you can purchase at grocery stores.

Yeah, it's a good brew!

[pollen]

Originally Posted by AnsleyPark

In this instance, I care because it sets a poor example for impressionable young people like my children. I do not want them thinking that spending $4 or $5 dollars on coffee is not only reasonable but something that they believe they deserve.

What an absolutely bizarre thought process.

[AnsleyPark]

Originally Posted by pollen

What an absolutely bizarre thought process.

Do you have children? If not, revisit this when you do.

[Atlwarrior]

I love it! People can spend their money however they choose too. Midtown soaring! Winning!

[stan4]

Originally Posted by AnsleyPark

In this instance, I care because it sets a poor example for impressionable young people like my children. I do not want them thinking that spending $4 or $5 dollars on coffee is not only reasonable but something that they believe they deserve.

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That's up to you to teach, isn't it?

[Pemgin]

Originally Posted by AnsleyPark

Do you have children? If not, revisit this when you do.

I'm trying to understand, but can't you just teach them that it's a premium product and if they want it, that's okay, but the consequence will be giving up something they could have purchased with the $2 or $3 they would have saved by buying cheaper coffee? I don't think they'd get the feeling they necessarily believe they deserve it.

[pollen]

Originally Posted by AnsleyPark

Now, what a lot of folks don't realize is that Costco's Kirkland brand coffee is roasted by Starbucks. It's really a great deal! Lots less expensive than even the bags of 'bucks you can purchase at grocery stores.

If you just drink water, it's even cheaper. But go ahead and keep throwing away your money on some burnt beans to flavor your water. Man, I hope my children don't see how wasteful you're being by drinking anything other than water. I don't think they could handle it, since they can't make decisions for themselves.

[stan4]

Originally Posted by AnsleyPark

Do you have children? If not, revisit this when you do.

I do.
I make my son learn the value of a dollar by making him earn them.
Amazing how you don't want to spend your dollars if you only get them in trade for work.