Love or hate Starbucks (and most of you probably hate Starbucks), you can't argue that the coffee chain is ubiquitous. If you want a tasty cup and your best available (or preferred) option is a Starbucks, head in and ask for a pour over to get a freshly ground and brewed cup of coffee as opposed to whatever's been sitting in the hot pot since the morning rush.
Daniel, over at Danielmiessler.com, writes that the result of this trick is a custom-brewed, poured-over cup of coffee with the right ratio of water to freshly ground beans. It takes a bit longer, so definitely order straight drip if you're in a hurry, but once you're drinking that poured over cup you'll wonder where this tip has been your whole life. If you're looking for more in-store Starbucks hacks, we've got you covered there, too. Alternatively, if you just can't bring yourself to go to Starbucks at all, you don't have to go to Starbucks to get a decent pour over—we've shown you how to do it at home. What do you think? Willing to give it a shot, or do you avoid Starbucks entirely? Let us know in the comments below.
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