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Costa vs Starbucks Coffee? Your opinions.

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I always frequent Costa for their great hot chocolate (best served with whipped cream) and relaxed atmosphere. Starbucks , in my opinion, is more of an on the go coffee stop.

Reply 121

Cll_ws

Original post by jobyjoe97

I prefer Costa over Starbucks, it tastes better, and is cheaper, Costa pay tax, Starbucks don't, Costa supports the troops, Starbucks don't, Costa uses fair trade, Starbucks don't. I went to Starbucks once and it was a case of here's your drink now get out! I was disgusted in Costa I get treated with respect as a customer and they try they're best to talk to everyone even on a busy day. About a month ago our troops from our local army base were returning from afgan and once the parade was over most of the troops flooded into Costa because costs offered a troop discount for them, Starbucks didn't do any such thing.

Starbucks uses fairtrade. The standard espresso that goes into every drink (unless you ask otherwise) is fairtrade. They also do discount for NHS workers, fire service, police and military, although this may be a store by store thing I'm not entirely sure. Some definitely do though.

Reply 122

A5ko

I'll stick with my Tassimo Joy.

Reply 123

jamesthehustler

both taste like well dirt i will always look for an italian restaurant with a bar as i have a frangelico infused coffee or amaretto if they don't have that or in the event you do find it this pistachio liqueur
http://https://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/P-16173.aspx

Reply 124

jess1729

It's just twinings tea as far as I'm aware

Reply 125

DaNReD12345

I work for costa..the coffee that we serve is high quality and takes 7-8 years from seed to cup..look it up on google you will be surprised pluss we are 100% rainforest aliance certified unlike Starbucks/Nero that are 40-60% Fairtrad..that means they give the farmer a wage and do nothing for the community's that grow there coffee :wink:

Reply 126

J56

I prefer costa's cold drinks and Starbucks for warm drinks! :tongue:

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Reply 127

Cll_ws

Original post by DaNReD12345

we are 100% rainforest aliance certified unlike Starbucks/Nero that are 40-60% Fairtrad..that means they give the farmer a wage and do nothing for the community's that grow there coffee :wink:

They do. Quite a lot actually. I worked for Starbucks and had to sit through an entire meeting on the subject.

Reply 128

SarahLund

I prefer my iced coffees from Costa and only really like Starbucks during autumn and winter. I have to admit, I love pumpkin spice and gingerbread lattes!

Reply 129

VannR

Costa > Starbucks.

I only have a large blck americano made with two espresso shots.

Reply 130

Asolare

Both equally overrated and overpriced :smile:

Reply 131

Abidahx

Starbucks I usually have the frappuccinos 😊

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Reply 132

Mazza76

Starbucks use 100% arabica bean, Costa use 50% arabica and 50% robusta. Robusta is a lower quality than arabica. It is grown at lower elavation, its easier and cheaper to grow. Hope that helped a little .

Neither *shrug*

Starbucks. Costa gave me an allergic reaction.

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Reply 135

hihihihihi

Starbucks chai tea :heart:

Reply 136

AliCat126

I like Both, Starbucks frappachinos (chocolate) with cream is the best and costas smoothies are amazing

Reply 137

Aayush :)

If I have to choose between the two you have mentioned, Costa. Solely because it is cheaper.

Otherwise, out of the big 3, Nero for sure because they are cheaper and I prefer their cakes and pastries (convienience is sometimes overweighing cost). If I can, I prefer a good independent cafe, especially if it isn't too expensive.

Reply 138

Tommy2101

Starbucks for me because the taste of a Starbucks drink has more flavour and is not as bland as cafe Nero or costa. Most people prefer sweet drinks and Starbucks is definitely the place for them because of its sugar amounts but also it mouthwatering spices and blends. Although there is a lot of calories in Starbucks it is most definitely the tastiest and nicest place I have drank at!

Reply 139

Tommy2101

I have always preferred Starbucks because of its mixture of sugars and spices. The Starbucks seasonal drinks are the tastiest most definitely better than costa or cafe Nero. Starbucks range of drinks is also a great thing because you can have the coffee you want if that’s just plain to spiced either are better than costa . Not to downgrade costa but the experience I had was like a 6 yr old tried to make it it was way too strong and bitter but Starbucks was not too strong and was most definitely nicer!!!