So much for being a non-coffee drinker, I think this is my third or fourth review of the coffee chain! This one is in Sydney, Australia, though. I have fond memories of living in the area and taking friends and guests here every chance I got. Why?...I think I've always preferred Starbucks over Gloria Jean's, and it had this vibe that I felt was really enticing; in the middle of action in Sydney Chinatown, all sorts of people coming and going constantly, and a darn good iced chai tea latte! That's one of only two things I ever got here, and I could always count on the exact same favorite drink - smooth, ice cold chai tea topped with whipped cream served in a clear plastic cup with a dome lid with a hole for a thick spoon-tipped straw.
The other thing I used to get was earl grey tea, straight. I'm giving them an extra half star or something for nostalgia. Hello Sydneeeeeyyyyyyy~!!! read more