[deadrock]

I have never had a good cup of coffee at an Italian establishment. Cappuccino, yes. The best. Latte, yes. The best. Espresso, yes. The best. Americano, yes. The best. The coffee, however, always tastes like espresso. If I wanted espresso, I would have ordered it.

Starbucks followed the Italian method of over roasted beans for coffee. Horrible.

PS...that is my only complaint regarding Italian cuisine. Everything else is supreme.

[MayflowerMadam]

I like Starbucks coffee — the strongest they have that day, and basic black with no fru-fru, cream or sugar. But I haven’t bought any in about 10 years when they began exposing their liberalness.