No reason to retreat, just support your position if it can be supported.
Avoid all foods and beverages in which the preparation resembles a high school chemistry lab experiment.
Why yes, I DO know the difference between a cup of coffee and espresso and lattes
Do they not sell a $4 drink?( with coffee as the main ingredient)
Am I not entitled to the opinion that my experience with Starbucks was unfavorable?
Am I required to like it?
Perhaps there should be a Federal Program to teach us rubes about the the importance of being tolerant of ones coffee preferences.