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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?Limited-Run Beverages originally appeared on About.com Coffee / Tea on Tuesday, March 16th, 2010 at 15:40:12. Permalink | Comment | Email this |
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