I went to a Starbucks In this branch they have a sign stating that 99% of their coffee is...

Thinkerbell · 41-45, F

I doubt that they have any real way of verifying their claim.

But in any case, I haven't been to a Starbucks in years.
I don't care for their burnt coffee or their overpriced pastries.

SW-User

A guy called Marc went to Starbucks. They asked for his name to.put on his cup, he said "Mark with a C". When he got his cup it said Cark.

ninalanyon · 61-69, T

It's possible that they simply can't be sure of the provenance of all the coffee they buy. I dare say that some of it is bought from brokers rather than direct from the farmers and some of the brokers are not 100% reliable when it comes to the audit trail.

Perhaps they are just being more honest than those who claim 100% ethically sourced.

But in my opinion the real question is this: Why did you go to Starbucks in the first place? The only time I go to Starbucks is when I am in the company of people who think that they have to eat and drink all the time and Starbucks is the only place nearby. If I can plan where to go there is always somewhere better.

Disgustedman · 61-69, M

Frankly, I want my coffee sourced anyway possible whether it be grand theft, hijacking a load of coffee beans or brutally whipping the workers while they pick the beans and then they go to bed at night crying in agony and sadness and then get up for the next morning and start the whole process again.

Sayyyyyyy, wasn't that happening in Egypt? Maybe those Jews ought to tell the Egyptians hey what about our reparations? 🤣🤣🤣

Really · 80-89, M

It's just modern advertising: You can say absolutely anything that you think will attract customers. THAT is the ethic.

ArishMell · 70-79, M

Mmmmm - it is an odd statistic for it to display. Covering itself perhaps by adding a just a tinge of doubt!

Juvia · 18-21, F

A lot of coffee you see is that way
Unethically sourced
Very common unfortunately

Ryannnnnn · 31-35, M

Their coffee tastes like burnt socks

Carissimi · 70-79, F

I suppose it depends on their definition of “ethically.” The statement by itself is meaningless. Does it mean they didn’t steal it, or slaves were not used, or whatever else is unethical in obtaining coffee.