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I don’t blame their roasting process at all. I live in Western WA and it really is a crapshoot, getting good drip or espresso. Just depends on the location you visit, how busy they are, and who makes it. Some locations have really bad turnover so you essentially have a newb making your drink each time. I’ve heard that they often use the busiest locations to train new employees.Glad I am not alone with Pike Place and bitterness. If I brew the Pike myself it is good. If I buy from a counter it is undrinkable. Not sure what they are doing wrong other than ruining good coffee
I’m disappointed more often than not so I’ve been brewing at home as well. Starbucks Pike Place Roast and San Francisco Bay Hawaiian blend. My wife claims she can taste the difference but I can’t. I grind it medium/fine each morning, brew it strong, then add heavy cream. She drinks hers black with dark brown sugar.