Comments on: Does Starbucks "spike" their coffee? Add extra caffeine?

By: McFearless

McFearless — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 02:57:56 +0000

I’m positive that they do, and I think the reason is just plain competition. If someone NEEDS to have their coffee in the morning, and they like it strong, they’d go to Starbucks because they know that it’ll give them the boost they need.

I read an article a while ago that said that a study was done comparing a bunch of brand name coffees, including Starbucks, and they found that Starbucks coffee had sometimes three times more caffeine in it than a regular coffee. (Read the article here: http://www.slate.com/id/2107807/ )

By: JAMES

JAMES — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 02:57:56 +0000

no problem don’t worry just drink

By: claude j

claude j — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 02:57:56 +0000

well this is up for debate it is like comparing pepsi and coke.i think pepsi is watered down while some friends say the opposite.unless you can test the coffee you cannot tell.I think you are sold on starbuck and they got you where they want you.

By: Ryan S

Ryan S — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 02:57:56 +0000

No, they just roast their coffee with a blowtorch. lol.

By: joyceeleann

joyceeleann — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 02:57:56 +0000

if you ask them too

By: jord1986

jord1986 — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 02:57:56 +0000

no, they don’t.

By: mesmerizeatnite

mesmerizeatnite — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 02:57:56 +0000

wish i knew too!!! i’m addicted to coffe anyway, but then starbucks..oooooooooooo. i always joke with my friends who are also s.b. addicts too, that the store has to put crack in it cause the caramel macchiato is my addiction of choice!
gotta go–having a starbucks attack!!!!!!!