I agree so much. Starbucks and co are definitely not what I would consider coffee shops. I drink coffee because it has an effect on me (as well as a delicious t

I agree so much. Starbucks and co are definitely not what I would consider coffee shops. I drink coffee because it has an effect on me (as well as a delicious taste, no caramel syrup required), and I can feel its effect very quickly. Starbucks coffees have the same effect on me as eating sweets; no wake-up effect, just a guaranteed sugar crash in a few hours. I was never a fan but I avoid it completely these days.