Starbucks testing $1 coffee and free refills
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Starbucks is testing out a new $1 coffee and free refill price program. The test is being conducted in Seattle stores.
The $1 cup would see the return of the "short" cup size, about fifty cents off the tall price for drip coffee. Free refills will be extended for brewed coffee, though the sizes applicable were not specified. This would put the Starbucks brew back on teh same pricepoint as competitors.
The move to this new price point has been prompted by slower consumer spending and new competition from fast-food rivals, such as McDonald’s, whose coffee offerings have expanded.
Starbucks says that "This test is not indicative of any new business strategy." They claim the testing is a part of their ongoing business and will not comment on the test until a decision has been made.
Via reuters ; Tags: starbucks, coffee, free refill, mcdonalds, starucks coffee, seattle, free refills
January 24th, 2008 at 11:17 am
Hey everyone, just here doing a little survey. Is there anyone who has tried Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee before? And will anyone be interested in purchasing it?
January 24th, 2008 at 9:04 pm
I have tried it. It is really good. How much you selling it for?
January 24th, 2008 at 9:06 pm
I think $1 for a starbucks coffee is way too expensive. The coffee is crap and too burnt – they should be selling it for 15 cents a cup.
People that like Starbucks coffee are morons that have never travelled to Italy and tasted what coffee should be.
January 25th, 2008 at 1:43 pm
The price varies with the size. What size you looking to buy. It comes in 4oz., 8oz. and 16oz. If you know of anyone else who’s interested please me know.
January 28th, 2008 at 4:32 pm
Has anyone here ever tried Better Life Coffee? Vancouver based company who bring their beans in from all over the world and roast fresh weekly. Also philathropic… check it out!
January 28th, 2008 at 6:36 pm
Better Life Coffee you say! you can get them at Zellers for $11/lbs. really bad beans. they make starbucks look good.
January 30th, 2008 at 2:50 am
I am not picky of where I get my coffee as long as it doesn’t taste terrible and is reasonably priced….$1.30 is a good price, though now most coffee cups at regular are $1.75. Going to $1… I don’t think will do any amount of good for Starbucks in the long run.
January 30th, 2008 at 10:01 am
Gentle friends, why argue about bad tasting coffee beans when there is the world’s best. I would suggest to you all to think of operating a coffee shop to introduce persons to good quality Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee. Yes it’s a bit pricey but I’ll try to supply at a reasonable price.
February 1st, 2008 at 3:00 pm
i’m ok with the trial, but line-ups…like the one i had at the whistler starbucks, i’m not so ok with. btw, they apparently trialed this outside of the city a few years back in maple ridge. didn’t work.
February 5th, 2008 at 1:33 am
It’s funny while Starbucks Coffee is or will be selling $1 dripped coffee, Blenz Coffee steams ahead and open another brand new store in Manila (the Philippines) where I just had my vacation. It was nice, almost like home, Vancouver that is. The ambiance was a lot better than those in Vancouver, strange enough. Although they still have their weird over sized sofa that I detested for a number of years. The coffee were exactly the same. They even had a bit of latte art thing going. Much like Starbucks Coffee, I think Blenz is experiencing an image problem even as far away as Manila. It was evident in their (I think newly created) posters. Those absolutely horrific posters were so poorly designed and so poorly worded. After being in business for so many years, you would think they would know better. My God, don’t you people have any sense of art. Their marketing department was probably sleeping. I think their marketing department needed a cup of strong coffee like those “red eye”espresso/dripped coffee combos that are so popular in L.A. Either that, they terminate these people and hire some real professionals. What I hate most are retards in marketing, design that they think they know everything but in reality, they know nothing. My God people, open are eyes and smell the coffee. No pun intended.
Karina
February 20th, 2008 at 9:23 am
was wondering if all star bucks around canada have the coffee for the $1.00? I am in calgary alberta and would like to know if you could email me at frogface29@hotmail.com to let me know that would be great thanx
April 4th, 2008 at 10:59 pm
Sorry people, I’ve tried them all. Starbucks is the worst coffee ever. Why punish yourself. I’ll go as far as saying JJ Bean is the best coffee in Vancouver.
Mark
April 24th, 2008 at 6:55 am
Starbucks over roasts its coffee. They do so for a reason. The higher roasts have a stronger flavour, and mask the flaws in poor quality beans. Macdonalds has the best quality coffee offered by chain outlet (in my view). Want good coffee? Try buying a small home roaster (around $100), and roast your own green beans. Top quality green beans can be sourced from a number of suppliers for about $5.00 a pound. Brew he coffee using a coffee vacuum (Yama makes one for about $50.00).
April 24th, 2008 at 7:14 am
I’ve tried Jamaican Blue Mountain offered by Mavis Bank (see http://www.jamaicabluemountaincoffee.com). I purchased green beans and roasted them at home. The coffee I purchased was good but it was also about four times the price of comparable quality coffee. The quality of JBM isn’t always that great – some years are better than others.
June 2nd, 2008 at 5:59 pm
We are loyal customers for the past 3 years at your denman and davie store ( west end vancouver, b.c.)
Your staff…..Bill and Danny along with the regular girls are excellent examples of your well run corporation.
We have recently sold our vancouver condo and will return to West Vancouver, tomorrow in fact.
I wish I would have had the oportunity to work for an organization as yours with 30 years commercial and residential real estate background and previous to that owner/ developer of 6 discount retail stores in B.C.Any openings? I’m a fit young 60 with an impressive resume.
July 2nd, 2008 at 11:00 am
a few months ago I found Winners (Vancouver BC) selling Jamaica Blue Mountain bean for 11CDN a pack. It was sold within 2 weeks. Winners always give surprise..
December 25th, 2008 at 11:20 am
we have cheap price for cup of coffee in my city :D
July 27th, 2009 at 11:43 am
Hi,
I have just opened a coffee shop in Calgary and am trying to find a blend that everyone will like. Any suggestions?
I am considering Jamaican Blue mountain, but not sure on the price yet. I would like to stick to organic coffee beans though. Please email me your suggestions and I hope you help me make my coffee shop special where you would like to come and have a brew !
Thanks
July 28th, 2009 at 7:01 pm
Ginni,
In order for me to spec. out the best coffee for you I need to know the type of espresso and grinder machines you use.
If you do not know what they are – you should get out of the business before it is too late.
June 28th, 2010 at 8:50 pm
Ginni,
Whereabouts in Calgary is your coffee shop? I am a huge fan of Blue Mountain coffee and would love a coffee shop here that serves it. I normally buy my coffee online which is fine but sometimes you want to go and have it in an establishment.
As for blending – don’t blend Blue Mountain – it’s definitely not a cool thing. Having a decent cup of estate quality is a taste worth paying for. Reserve and Cuvees are also good. One rule – no paper cups for the Blue Mountain.
Let me know where you are.
July 23rd, 2010 at 9:12 am
Lot’s of Grade 1 Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee available. Green or roasted. Direct from the source. Barrels or bags. Best price. Best quality.
mistermiyagi2010@gmail.com