>OK, If they really have learned to make coffee until my last visit in the "New World", I'll have to apologize. But the coffee I got at your continent the last time I was there (in the early 80's), rather made me thinking about the "Lost World" and forced me finally to drink tea for breakfast ... (sigh).

That diner garbage is terrible. It is a caffiene delivery medium only. Not pleasant.

>BTW Starbucks is on the way to install a site here in Basel, so believing your
>words, I'll give them a chance and will make a visit there. :)

Don't set your expectations too high. It is good coffee, not the best.