A recent article in Fresh Cup Magazine talked about the trend toward limited-edition beverages. What started as wintertime holiday specials now extends year-round with seasonal offerings based on Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day and more. However, there are other approaches to limited-edition beverages, such as the limited-run, weekly bold coffees at Starbucks.
Last week, Starbucks served Organic Yukon Blend. Starting today, it's Italian Roast Bold Coffee. The weekly bold coffee offering will continue through May 3rd.
Do limited-run drinks like these tempt your tastebuds, or do you usually opt for old favorites instead? Do you prefer holiday/seasonal drinks or featured menu items? Have you tried any of Starbucks' bold coffees, and if so, what did you think of them?
Personally, I enjoy limited-run menu items at my regular haunts, but I tend to shy away from them at places I don't frequently visit. It's rare that a short-term product will get me to visit somewhere outside my usual spots, but I'll make the effort if it's something really special or if it's a one-time opportunity, such as an event or an overlap with a visit to a city where a limited-run option is offered. (Actually, I'm notorious for checking out as many food and beverage hotspots as I can whenever I travel. I even went so far as to document a cross-country move with a tour of tea businesses in six different cities on World Tea News.) What about you?
Last week, Starbucks served Organic Yukon Blend. Starting today, it's Italian Roast Bold Coffee. The weekly bold coffee offering will continue through May 3rd.
Do limited-run drinks like these tempt your tastebuds, or do you usually opt for old favorites instead? Do you prefer holiday/seasonal drinks or featured menu items? Have you tried any of Starbucks' bold coffees, and if so, what did you think of them?
Personally, I enjoy limited-run menu items at my regular haunts, but I tend to shy away from them at places I don't frequently visit. It's rare that a short-term product will get me to visit somewhere outside my usual spots, but I'll make the effort if it's something really special or if it's a one-time opportunity, such as an event or an overlap with a visit to a city where a limited-run option is offered. (Actually, I'm notorious for checking out as many food and beverage hotspots as I can whenever I travel. I even went so far as to document a cross-country move with a tour of tea businesses in six different cities on World Tea News.) What about you?
Comments
I tend to stick to my favorites unless something sounds just too good to pass up. The other week I tried White Chocolate mocha coffee which was pretty good.
It is really good to mix it up when it comes to coffee. Drinking the same thing day in and day out is really boring. There are amazing specialty coffees and roasters out there sourcing direct from the farmer and getting great product. If you see Mico-lot coffees offered, if you have an opportunity, you would be crazy to miss it. I am really referring specialty roasters. Live a little. Mix it up. Only drink the best. If you are adventurous, you will discover coffee flavor notes that you never knew existed. That is a rare thing in over-roasted chain coffee.
Good point, Scott! Far more so than custom house drinks and limited-edition blends, limited-run micro-lot coffees can be fantastic for expanding and delighting your palate.