Because reasons.
/nosanitize
https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4777911-starbucks-donation-rnc-dnc/
Starbucks makes disappointing coffee with a very sad lack of body.
There's no reason for it, they've got perfectly good espresso machines, they must be running 'em wrong.
Running 'em wrong and maintaining 'em poorly.
Follow
And roasting beans in batches too large for good quality control.
@tyghebright @fugitive247
I bet that's got a lot to do with it.
When I first got the Breville, I bought a bag of Starbucks Espresso Blend, whole bean, tried one cup, threw the bag away.