Comments on: Novelty sells

By: Natalie

Natalie — Tue, 29 May 2007 05:09:31 +0000

See, I thought it was more in line with those chocolate oranges you get at Christmas, but then I’ve never had a Fruit Breezer, so maybe it’s all the same. Mine was exceptionally gritty and powdery. I concur with the recommendation to run.

By: clytemnestra

clytemnestra — Tue, 29 May 2007 02:58:38 +0000

ok, in the spirit of science, which I readily pursue, i have tested the orange mocha for the benefit of all here. . .and the verdict is: RUN AWAY. . .run far, far away. . .really it’s just like drinking a starbucks mocha (which in my opinion is too chocolaty anyway, like drinking hershey syrup from the bottle) with one of those Vitamin C drops (Fruit Breezers, I think they are) in your mouth. . .

By: Patty

Patty — Thu, 24 May 2007 20:32:09 +0000

I must comment on the stick factor. I don’t know why but the wood gives me chills…yup…popsicle stick, little wood spoon for ice cream (did your elementary schools have those), wood cooking spoons, tongue depressers…I am a fan of wood furniture and floors but that unfinished stuff should NOT be in or around my food or mouth. Ok, 2 cents shared.

By: JÃºlio

JÃºlio — Fri, 18 May 2007 23:41:15 +0000

I saw (long time ago) an interview with a barista and, to me, the key point is the barista’s work (which, at certain degree, is similar to teacher’s; analogy?). I think a good one can find an “equilibrium” between coffee and orange.

By: Karen

Karen — Thu, 17 May 2007 21:41:39 +0000

Believe it or not, orange mochas can work. I have ordered them at the Motley and they were quite tasty. Of course, that is no guarantee that the Starbucks version is in any way drinkable…

By: clytemnestra

clytemnestra — Thu, 17 May 2007 12:43:01 +0000

no wonder their marketing plan is so simple. . .you know you are doing exactly what the man (or the mermaid in this case) wants you to do. . .just because you didn’t like it, doesn’t really hurt them, as I bet they did more marketing research than: “dude, I haven’t had a creamsicle in ages” “dude, me neither” “dude, let’s make a drink”. . .