Why can't coffee just be coffee.

Question

Here in Fiji, coffee business is just new and locals here don't know much about it. I am a coffee lover and have been ever since I was allowed to drink coffee. But since then a lot of coffee shops have opened in Fiji and so have the doors to western civilization for some.

I just got back from a business trip to New York with my business partner-this being the first for me there. He took me to starbucks and I was amazed to hear the different kinds of orders flying from corner to corner. When it came for my turn to order I just stood in front of the counter dumb found, I didn't even know what to order, with the list so long with a language known only to those screaming over the counter. The checker looked at me and said, "first time?, let me interest you in a drink I personnaly like, a venti, triple shot non-fat, sugar-free, cinnamon dolche latte, with whip?".My mind was blank but I could feel my head bobbing back and forth in agreement. It was very nice but really all I wanted was coffee, you know with hot water and a bit of milk and sugar to taste. Why can't coffee just be coffee?

I don't know what you make of my situation but if you have suggestions for names of coffee beverages that taste good, be my guest.

Answer 1

The same reason why there's 5 different types of hamburgers at McDonalds.  

Answer 2

lol good question.

cause people like things with more flavor, also they can give things fancy names and sell them for 4 times as much money.

but, i have to admit, i am one of those people willing to buy the expensive coffee!

i would recommend trying a cafe mocha. i really like it and its on the cheaper side.

for a cold coffee, i like the java chip frappachino at starbucks.

Answer 3

Well Coffee is just coffee depending on where you go.

Starbucks is a coffee shop and their main product is Coffee so obviously there going to have a big selection.

Actually, next time you go to Starbucks, just ask for a cup of regular coffee because they do have regular coffee which you can add milk and sugar on your own.

If you go to Mcdonalds and ask for coffee then they will give it to you regularly.

But really, Starbucks is coffee is mostly for people who want to have something tasty to drink. Whoever told you that drink at Starbucks was pretty unwise.  

Answer 4

Because everybody has to customize their drinks. Not many people like the same thing.

Answer 5

I like coffee as coffee too.  If I have to have flavor it is just hazelnut or caramel....but that is as a treat!  I love my coffee fresh brewed and so it tastes like coffee.  Those other coffees are way over priced and loaded with calories and fat.

I don't know why they did that....it is disgraceful to coffee!  :)))

Answer 6

A straight cappuccino is great after lunch. In the morning, some mountain grown Colombian or Mexican fresh ground and brewed with milk and sugar tastes great. Good luck with Fiji and NY.