McDonald’s eyes bigger share of coffee market

Associated Press ^ | Nov 14, 2013 6:05 PM EST | Candice Choi

[CatherineofAragon]

Starbucks is burned and overpriced; McDonalds’ coffee is as weak as dishwater. I like Dunkin Donuts, brewed at home so strong it can nearly walk.

[HereInTheHeartland]

I don’t go to McDonalds in frequently. But I think they do a good job for the money.
I have had their cappuccino; but it’s low quality. I like good coffee; and thought maybe they could pull off getting a premium; Starbucks quality product for 1/3 less. But it’s not that good.
I don’t drink brewed coffee (often). Not a snob about it; I just don’t like it.

[Terry L Smith]

In my rural/urban neck of the woods, you have to get in the car, or ride the local transit bus, to get to the two McDonald’s. To do this on the bus route controlled by the town across the river, means over the river and back, in a mere 30 to 45 minutes, once the bus manages to arrive where you have been standing in the elements, faithfully, adding another 15 to 20 minutes, to your one way travel.

All for a McDonald’s cup of coffee? (I know, I know ...it’s McDonald’s! (heavenly choir))

So, I offer you an imaginary ceramic “coffee brand” mug, with a “plastic cone with paper filter filled with a scoop of your favorite grind”, a 2-cup Pyrex measuring cup filled with “WATCH IT!!” piping hot water, and, the ‘flavor enhancers’ of your choice. All done in the complete time of 4 minutes and 35 seconds.

And you can keep your bunnies on, nice and clean and dry.

[Mears]

“So, I offer you an imaginary ceramic “coffee brand” mug, with a “plastic cone with paper filter filled with a scoop of your favorite grind”, a 2-cup Pyrex measuring cup filled with “WATCH IT!!” piping hot water, and, the ‘flavor enhancers’ of your choice. All done in the complete time of 4 minutes and 35 seconds.”

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That’s me twice a day. My DIL gave me the the cone some years ago and I love it. Good coffee and no pot to wash.

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[Fast Moving Angel]

When it comes to iced coffee, McD's has it all over Starbucks. I have them add an extra shot of espresso ... much better than Starbucks, and a bigger size for a lower price. But as far as hot coffee goes, roasting and grinding your own is the only way to go, and with a little home espresso machine ... ahhhh :-) ☕