[kau]

Did Starbucks after they went full scale ever have non automated machines?

[KimmyDe]

I can't say for absolute certain, but I know I've never been into one that wasn't fully automated.

[Austin]

I think they predate automation if I'm not mistaken, at least to the level they have now. I'll check their page out and see what they say.

[costaricacoffee]

Well, dont expect too much from Starbucks, i actually call them STARSUCKS! So, expect image building tactics and fancy names but no substance.

Now, i think that Starsucks has singlehandedly given a bad name to Baristas. A Barista is an artist in the preparation of coffee, an expert, and a good one will make the difference in the way a cup of coffee tastes, just like a chef will make a difference in the way a piece of meat looks and tastes in your plate.

[KimmyDe]

Originally Posted by costaricacoffee

A Barista is an artist in the preparation of coffee, an expert, and a good one will make the difference in the way a cup of coffee tastes, just like a chef will make a difference in the way a piece of meat looks and tastes in your plate.

Cheers to that!!!

Hey Austin, I believe SB does pre-date automation... just my first vists to them didn't So all I ever saw was the super machines as opposed to the super baristas that you can find in the independents.

[Austin]

Originally Posted by KimmyDe

Cheers to that!!!

Hey Austin, I believe SB does pre-date automation... just my first vists to them didn't So all I ever saw was the super machines as opposed to the super baristas that you can find in the independents.

I couldn't find any info but I think you're right.