Oh why oh why did Starbucks open in Punta Cana?! I am not a fan, thier coffee tastes burnt, when
Dominican coffee is soooo good and they are so expensive!
I totally agree - this is so sad when the Dominican product is so much better. The problem is if you look on TripAdvisor people ask if Starbucks is available in Punta Cana - the company is everywhere and can distort the market leaving many people the impression that there product is real coffee.
What is needed is a Dominican company (Cafe Santo Domingo?) to set up a decent coffee chain but clearly Dominican to counteract this and give tourists a genuine experience.
We love this coffee, but it is not so readily available, wish it was,,,Monte Alto is one of the best coffees I have ever tasted, unfortunately enough they do not have the quantities, the manpower, the vision or the talent to do what you want them to do.
They do not even have the means to sell all over the island. Mind you... next time I am in Jarabacoa I will stock up...
I totally agree - this is so sad when the Dominican product is so much better. The problem is if you look on TripAdvisor people ask if Starbucks is available in Punta Cana - the company is everywhere and can distort the market leaving many people the impression that there product is real coffee.
What is needed is a Dominican company (Cafe Santo Domingo?) to set up a decent coffee chain but clearly Dominican to counteract this and give tourists a genuine experience.
I think they just proudly brew starbucks, it is my understanding it is not a true Starbucks. I could be wrong, I never have been inside the place, I just like the restaurant across from them called Duma. Stop in there next time! Great food!!
Monte Alto is the best by far.Monte Alto is one of the best coffees I have ever tasted, unfortunately enough they do not have the quantities, the manpower, the vision or the talent to do what you want them to do.
They do not even have the means to sell all over the island. Mind you... next time I am in Jarabacoa I will stock up...
I wish Monte Alto could be had in Punta Cana. I would be happier.