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A stumbled upon this treasure while in Honolulu – a Reserve Starbucks cafe. I didn’t even know they existed. I picked the barista’s brain about it, and he was very patient with all my questions.
A Reserve coffee is a single plantation coffee; in other words, all of the beans come from the same grower and are not blended with those of other plantations. It really makes for a very special cup of coffee. I bought a couple of pounds of the Malawai beans, and I savored every smooth, earthy sip. (Yes, all gone, but no regrets!)
The Honolulu Reserve Starbucks cafe was a beautiful experience the moment I walked in the door. The walls were covered in blonde wood, and behind the bar was a reverse-relief of the Hawaiian Islands. Plants grew from columns and a preponderance of copper gave the cafe a rustic sophistication.
If you ever find yourself in a place with a Reserve Starbucks, do take a peek inside. You will be warmly welcomed and richly served.
Stacy Rambles 
Dearest Stacy,
You meant Starbucks Malawi beans, instead of Malwai…
Glad you mention its smooth taste as usual Starbucks coffees are very bitter in taste, contrary to the French dark roasts that we are familiar with, coming from the Old World. For Example the famous Dutch Douwe Egberts with its always smooth dark roasts.
We just got back from a biking trip alongside the Chattahoochee River in Columbus, GA and stayed at the Hyatt Place, We both were very happy that instead of the usual Starbucks coffee they served Seattle’s Best which was very smooth as well.
Sure glad for you to have experienced this great find. You no doubt know about the French coffees from your time living abroad.
Hugs,
Mariette
My apologies for the typo. My usual Starbucks favorite is the French Roast. But every year, they release new Reserve beans, and I always look forward to tasting them. XO