More Happiness from Starbucks

December 5, 2008 by · 2 Comments
Filed under: Everyday Happiness, Pleasure 

So, I’m out of coffee beans at home. I wander into my regular Starbucks location for coffee, and decide to pick up a pound of… something. But I’m looking at six different possibilities. What’s the difference? I’m so confused. This is the same feeling I get when I’m standing in the wine aisle. How can I choose without tasting?

A barista notices my perplexity, and makes an offer: “would you like me to press that for you?”

My first reaction was, “you mean, like iron it? Huh?” She explained that she’d be happy to grind a bit of it up and make a fresh pot in the French Press for me to taste. I accepted her offer.

Five minutes later, I had my own private coffee tasting!

And that made me very happy.

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2 Responses to “More Happiness from Starbucks”
  1. Sheila Mikkulin says:
    07-Dec-08 at 15:08

    So, did you get a coffee press also? I think they are the greatest – such a smooth cup of coffee!

    Nice blog, Jim – I’m subscribing….

  2. jsmith says:
    07-Dec-08 at 16:20

    Sheila, I’m already owner of two French Presses, an espresso maker, and two drip machines. Did I say that I LOVE coffee?? !!

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