Starbucks Coffee

The smell of fresh-brewed Starbucks coffee is one of those things that makes my heart beat faster than usual probably because it promises many other good things in the air: lively conversation, pleasant thoughts and inspiring music. When I go to Starbucks I usually stand in a long line waiting for people to finish their complicated orders, and then when it is my turn I order a Grande (Medium) Java Chip. Just the taste of the Mocha in my mouth shows that I am a happy customer. Its logo, known as Siren, is widely recognized and can be found in places from Indiana to India. It is used in movies, and celebrities are often pictured with this coffee in their hands. This product placement has become a form of free advertising for Starbucks and the

There is a lot that takes place in getting the best coffee beans. People are hired to handpick coffee berries, where only the ripe fruit is removed. There are two steps that need to be done before the coffee beans are ready. The first method is wet processing, which is usually carried out in Central America and areas of Africa. “The flesh of the berries is separated from the seeds and then the seeds are fermented – soaked in water for about two days. This dissolves any pulp or sticky residue that may still be attached to the seeds. They are then washed and dried in the sun, or, in the case of commercial manufacturers, in drying machines.” Next is the drying process, which takes place in Brazil and Africa. There the berries are cleaned by separating twigs or anything that gets into the berries when that is all done. “The fruit is then spread out in the sun … for 2–3 weeks, turned regularly for even drying. After processing has taken place, the husks are removed, and the seeds are roasted, which gives them their varying brown color, and they can then be sorted for bagging.” Then the coffee beans are shipped to America and taken to Starbucks stores for us to enjoy the

Thankfully, Starbucks has so many locations available across the country and the globe that it is hard to not notice one on the streets of any city. Since there are so many, this can define how Starbucks coffee is consumed. If you were visiting a city and wanted to grab a cup of coffee with a friend, instead of looking for a café you might just walk a few blocks to find the closest Starbucks. Other people may decide to look somewhere else because of the price range. Still, Starbucks has become such a popular and comfortable destination for locals and travelers across the