[viva_la_diva]

Why is Starbucks in HK so over-priced and so under-sized? Friggin twisted concept

[pumi23]

ask them how much they need to pay for the rent every month, and you have your answer

[Asian1]

Learn 2 make your own. Saves $$$$. I went to Pac Coffee in Central. For $14 HK got something the size of a shot glass, well a bit bitter. Was shocked.

[meemiathai]

Originally Posted by viva_la_diva

Why is Starbucks in HK so over-priced and so under-sized? Friggin twisted concept

Agreed.
That's why I voted with my feet.

[Bobbybo]

Originally Posted by Asian1

Learn 2 make your own. Saves $$$$. I went to Pac Coffee in Central. For $14 HK got something the size of a shot glass, well a bit bitter. Was shocked.

That stuff is called "espresso" and, as Italian, I think it's even too much what they put inside. PC and Starbucks espresso should be called "espresso lungo". We also have "normale" and "ristretto" (just a sip).
Real espresso should be served in a small cup, should have a thick brown foam, so, when you add sugar it has to stand up for a couple of seconds ant then fall. The consistency is quite oily. The content of caffeine of espresso is the lowest compared to other kind of coffees.
No Starbucks in Italy. Wonder why?

[Asian1]

Thanks for the "Eurodite" response but I said I ordered coffee and it came in a cup about (slightly larger) than a shot glass (see orig post meant bit bigger not bitter). If I ordered an expresso I would have specifically said so.

[Bobbybo]

Originally Posted by Asian1

Thanks for the "Eurodite" response but I said I ordered coffee and it came in a cup about (slightly larger) than a shot glass (see orig post meant bit bigger not bitter). If I ordered an expresso I would have specifically said so.

I misunderstood, sorry.
Anyway, your idea of making coffee at home is good and it's what I do instead of going to SB, PC, Mac and so on.
The best coffee with foam is made with a machine made from Bialetti called Brikka. It has a special valve that creates strong pressure and makes a coffee just like an Italian espresso.

I just know how to make espresso. For the other types of coffee I'm extremely ignorant. I'm Italian

[viva_la_diva]

Yea, when I move to HK, I'm so shipping my delonghi over. muhaha, i make wicked cappacinos and lattes...except milk in HK tastes werid to me.