Get to the Source
Written: May 25 '04
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Pros: A relaxing place for coffee and tea.
Cons: Can be pricey.
The Bottom Line: The source for rich and devine coffee.
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| travelplus's Full Review: Peet's Coffee & Tea |
Peet's has been around longer than Starbucks has. In 1966 Alfred Peete started his first store on Vine Street in Berkely California. I enjoy Peets better than Starbucks because of the atmosphere and the quality of the products.
Just a few weeks ago I finally made the switch from Starbucks to Peets and now cosider myself a Peetnick. I started out with their Top Blend Coffee of the Day. On my first sip, I could feel the snoothness and richness envelop my senses. I had never tasted coffee this good. While it's addictive I witheld any misconceptions.
I then had their Masala Chai Tea which is better than Starbucks. The richness of the tea enlightened my senses. I was so relaxed after finishing my tea that I needed something to eat. So I got their ginger cookie which was so powerful. The chewiness of the cookie made my lips pucker. All of their baked goods are from Artisian a bakery located in California.
On my next visit I tried their Vanilla Freddo what Starbucks calls a Frappuchino. Yet again, Peets has a better version than Starbucks. The vanilla blended in with their rich coffee hit the spot on a Silicon Valley spring day. I then ordered a Chai Latte because I felt the urge to relax again. I felt as if I was in Hawaii on a secluded beach when I tried their Chai Latte.
They also have samples of tea and other goodies too. On Mothers day I bought my mom a box of Peets Japanese Green Tea. I tasted it myself and let me tell you it is so exotic. My energy level rose after my first sip.
A few days ago I had the chance to try another Coffee of the Day.This time I ordered it with a Cinnamon Roll and my expectations have been exceeded.
The atmosphere is calm. There is no "Venti ,Grande or Tall sizes here. It's your normal small,medium,and large. Peets is like a European Cafe. I would like to work here. The customer service is better than Starbucks IMHO.
Recommended:
Yes
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