Starbucks vs Dunkin Donuts

Starbucks vs. Dunkin’ Donuts Debate : The Coffee Wars. Coffee wars : Starbucks vs Dunkin' Donuts! Starbucks or Dunkin' Donuts Coffee for you? Welcome to the topicable debate of Starbucks vs Dunkin' Donuts -- Coffee Wars! Do you prefer Starbucks or do you prefer Dunkin' Donuts coffee?

I was just reading that Susan Gunelius wrote a blog post about this very lens topic. It seems that Dunkin' Donuts sponsored the research study through A&G Research to return the conclusion that more "hard working Americans" prefer Dunkin' Donuts coffee over Starbucks. Well, you don't get any more 'hard working' than JaguarJulie. And, JaguarJulie thinks Starbucks has the best coffee.

My ex-hubby was always telling me that Dunkin' Donuts is the Starbucks of the Northeast. I don't know about that as I haven't visited the Northeast lately ... how about you? Starbucks OR Dunkin' Donuts?

So you want a good cup of coffee or a donut? For me, it's a good cup of coffee and it's 5 STARS for Starbucks!

Photo Credit: The Starbucks logo coffee sleeves photographed by JaguarJulie.

Are You a Coffee Drinker?
Do you get started on coffee daily? Please register your vote!

1. I drink coffee several times a day!
2. I drink coffee only in the mornings.
3. I drink coffee in the afternoon.
4. I enjoy espresso at dinner time.
5. I am into tea!
6. None of the above.

 Starbucks vs Dunkin Donuts : Coffee Debate

Why Coffee?

Especially these two well-known brands?

Would you believe that I started drinking coffee when I was about ten years old? At that time, there weren’t any Starbucks coffee shops. And, it was usually just a good old cup of java – nothing fancy except do you want it black or with cream and sugar.

I’ve also drunk my java with a little cream and some popular sweetener, not sugar. It seemed that was the only way I could start my day – and normally, I went for the stronger brews.

In the beginning, I remember Maxwell House, Folgers, and Chase & Sanborn. Sometimes, grandma would serve the instant which never tasted right. Other times, she had the old electric percolator brewing.

The first time I had a cup of Starbucks coffee I thought it was interesting tasting and rather strong. Later, in my coffee drinking life, I learned to compare other coffees to that taste. In the end, I found Dunkin’ Donuts was a bit too mild for my tastebuds. I always kept coming back to Starbucks.

How about you?

Are you a Starbucks or Dunkin' Donuts coffee fan? Be heard!

Starbucks Links

1. Starbucks Homepage - Starbucks Coffee Company is the leading retailer, roaster and brand of specialty coffee in the world. The Company's other brands enhance the Starbucks ...
2. Starbucks Beverages & Food Details - That's why Starbucks offers a little of everything to match your mood and lifestyle. ... 2008 Starbucks Corporation.
3. Starbucks Store Locator - At your Starbucks Explore the Starbucks calendar for programs in your corner of the world - from live music and art displays, to volunteering or a coffee ...

Dunkin Donuts Links

1. The Dunkin' Difference - It's all the delicious details that make Dunkin' Donuts a daily ritual for millions of people. Serving nearly a billion cups of rich and smooth coffee each ...

Books You Might Love

1. The Starbucks Experience: 5 Principles for Turning Ordinary Into Extraordinary
2. Leading the Starbucks Way: 5 Principles for Connecting with Your Customers, Your Products and Your People
3. It's Not About the Coffee: Lessons on Putting People First from a Life at Starbucks
4. More Than Coffee: The Secrets of Starbucks' Success (Best Business Books Book 23)
5. Time to Make the Donuts

History: Starbucks vs. Dunkin’ Donuts : Coffee Wars was originally created on Squidoo by JaguarJulie on February 27, 2008. Highest lensrank ever achieved: #169 overall. Lens #300 in the quest for Giant Squid 300 Club.

Bella One Scoop One Cup Coffee Maker

As a blonde gal that is pretty picky about her kitchen appliances, I must admit that it was love at first sight when I saw the Bella One Scoop One Cup Coffee Maker in Turquoise! I actually think it is more of a teal color like one of the colors of our local Jacksonville Jaguars. I love that color so much that I painted my Florida Room in a variation hue.

I finally found a new coffee maker that has a lot of style! It is the Bella One Scoop One Cup Coffee Maker in a pretty turquoise color. I actually think the color is a teal blue, but whatever color you call this, it is extremely stylish! Perhaps turquoise is not your color? Well, this coffee maker comes in other sharp colors of red, lime green, purple, and black.

I actually picked the model in this color because it reminds me of the Jacksonville Jaguars team colors. You know, I'm JaguarJulie right?

Back in January 2012, I stopped drinking coffee after some fifty years of drinking the stuff. Yep, all those years -- I actually started at the age of ten. They say it will stunt your growth, but I don't think it had that effect on me.

So, after I stopped drinking coffee, I donated my 8-cup glass carafe unit to the Goodwill. I honestly didn't think I'd ever be drinking the stuff again. But, fast forward to two plus years and I'm back on the stuff.

I can't tell you how many months I have been looking at a variety of models, including the Keurig. I honestly wasn't sure I wanted to go the route of the k-cups ... it seems so expensive!

WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THIS

1. First of all, you know I love the teal blue!
2. Secondly, I am mad about how it is a one scoop - one cup unit! I love the ability to make that ONE cup whenever I want. It always felt odd to try and make one cup in my 8-cup unit!
3. Thirdly, it comes with a filter grounds holder - that means no buying disposable filters!
4. It's a cute size that fits on my counter next to my bean grinder. It measures 10-1/2 inches tall by 8 inches across by 5-1/2 inches wide. The power cord is 24 inches.
5. Oh, did I mention it comes with an attractive dark gray tall ceramic mug?

WHAT KIND OF COFFEE

After a two year plus abstinence, I have returned to Starbucks! I actually picked up Starbucks Dark French Roast Whole Bean Coffee.

It's got to be Starbucks, you know? And, if I can't find Starbucks, I will go for Dark Costa Rican Tarrazu, Whole Bean Coffee which I grind each morning in my Cuisinart DCG-12BC Grind Central Coffee Grinder.

P.S. Do you love that yellow and teal sunflower banner? I have color-coded it to match my unit. Plus it has beautiful sunflower blossoms from my flower garden. I love it!

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What kind of coffee goes into my one cup maker? It has got to be Starbucks Dark French Roast Whole Bean Coffee! This is the actual kind that I am currently drinking. A roast that is a little dark, but oh so flavorful. Close your eyes and imagine you are in Paris, France! Ah, that's French Roast ... a darker, full-bodied flavor. And, it has to be whole beans so that you can grind your own when you need it.

How Do You Make Your Coffee?

1. A large pot of many cups.
2. A couple of cups.
3. One cup at a time!
4. I don't drink coffee.

So, what did you answer? How do you like my choice, particularly the color? Do you love your coffee? Have you seen this unit yet? What do you think of it? What kind of maker do you use?