I have noticed for a long time now how the local/regional chains, as well as Starbucks here in Omaha, NE. have produced inferior, bitter coffee.  To be fair, Starbucks espresso whole beans sold in the grocery stores is pretty good when I made lattes at home.  However, their lattes at the coffee shops is pretty pathetic and it's consistent.  This why I believe independent coffee drive-thrus/coffee shops can and are successful.  Your thoughts?

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