"We are a nation of Starbucks addicts," says writer

G. Pascal Zachary, who believes he might be a homo starbucticus, writes: "That coffee drinking is an addiction, not simply a popular habit, may explain why Starbucks and other peddlers of gourmet cups actually spend time and expense increasing the amount of caffeine in each cup of coffee they serve. ...So if you mind being a slave to coffee (or Starbucks), kick the habit." (San Francisco Chronicle)
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Comments

[Barista xxxx631]

And I am so addicted...I love *$!!! I'm glad I work there.

[Boston Starbucks Rebel]

I like to put decaf in all my drinks. It helps people break their addiction to coffee, well maybe not but oh well. Decaf, good, regular, bad!

[Adina]

Starbucks is totally addictive! If I don't have my daily dose of Starbucks, I get a major caffeine-withdrawal headache! Sad, I know!

[Lou Sussler]

I kicked the coffee habit 7 years ago while battling influenza. I drink decaf almost every day but don't notice it if I miss it.

I do enjoy a recreational *$ on occasion, no more than 1 or 2 a month.

That decaf tastes sooooo good though.

[Savemart Slave]

Why would they offer "decafe" if they wanted to addict you. Think a little more before you type! Besides, your addicted to speaking without thinking so why not go with it.

[Winter]

Even though I may drink up to 28 coffees while out visiting new stores, I only drink 1-2 8 oz cups in my regular life. I had to cut back from all the espresso I was drinking some 7-8 years ago because I was having heart palpitations.

[STARBUCKS GOSSIP webmaster]

Note to SAVEMART SLAVE: You're quick to correct other people (two messages up), but let me correct you: It's YOU'RE addicted, not "your addicted."

[pamela nelson]

I have to say I'm addicted to Starbucks coffee,so is my three year old Jack Russell Chloe. We have our coffee in bed every morning,my cup and her five finger decaf coffee.She loves it!! She jumps up on the bed sets straight up on my lap and grawls,not a happy dog until she gets her first five finger cup of starbucks decaf. The next dog we get were naming it "Starbucks." Yours Truly, Five finger decaf.

[Esther Chou]

Not just a nation, maybe even a generation? or a world? I'm visiting Taipei, and Starbucks shops are everywhere. The Starbucks craze is so strong that people have opened imitation Starbucks and gourmet espresso shops around the city.

[Peebody]

You should be careful with that dog of yours, he might have health problems and get heart palpataions.

[zurigirl]

Haven't seen a comment posted in awhile. I am doing an article on Panera vs Starbucks... any opinions on the subject?

why? are they comparable?

[Liza]

I'm doing a speech on Starbucks and our country's, even our world's, addiction to it. i see it as a must have icon, not just a popular drink. Soccer mom's always have their starbucks in hand on the saturday morning games, and teenagers stroll into class balancing their books in one hand and their coffe in the other. it's simple, carrying a starbucks grande is a cool thing to do... it's in. Any comments?

[LeftyGrrrl]

Panera is no comparison to Starbucks. They are a bakery that sells coffee. Starbucks is a coffee house that sells some baked goods. However, I like Paneras IC Caramels better than Starbucks Frappuccinos. They just taste better.

And yes, to Liza, I think Starbucks is a status symbol.

[starbuxboi]

i think there's more too it than just caffeine...i like it way more than other brands and it's not just the advertising...it's how i feel after having one...anyone else agree?

[Marianne]

Starbucks decaf is addictive since most of it sold contains as much caffiene as regular espresso! As much as 97 mg per 5 oz. cup as opposed to the 1-5 mg. limit decaf is supposed to have!
So if you really want decaf, don't get it at Starbucks!!

[virginia]

Hello,

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Im telling you ...you can taste the difference!! Big train low carb ice mocha rocks!

[cassandra]

I drink Starbuck's coffee EVERYDAY and I love it! I honestly have a Venit size (BIGGEST SIZE) Caramel Coffee Frapachino I HAVE to have a Venti Caramel Coffee Frapachino in the morning, after work and at night. I love it!!!! I never liked coffee till i tatsed Starbucks coffee and now i can't have any other coffee then Starbucks because if i do i will barf. I have Starbucks so much that the people at the starbuck near my house know exactly what i order and i've been going there for 10 months now. i am being completely honest when i say that even if Starbucks coffee price reaches $10 i'll still but it every day!

[cialis online]

A question for STARBUCKS addicts who know the menu well?
what is a machiatto/mociatto or whatever that is. some ppl mentioned those in my last question. and what does it mean to have 2 shots of espresso in a frappuccino? are there any other drinks that aren't on the menu that you can ask for at any starbucks? AND...what are ppl saying about where starbucks money goes to?

[generic viagra]

So im ADDICTED to starbucks frappuccino's. i drink 2 or 3 every day. But now that its december its starting to get very cold. (i live in new york)
&& i wanted to know what hot coffee's i should try.
im not a big fan of hot coffee but i want to try them out.
Is Whote Chocolate Mocha good like people say?