New Delhi: Renowned entrepreneur and Shark Tank India judge Anupam Mittal, who is also the CEO of Shaadi.com, recently took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his critique of the popular coffee brand Starbucks. Mittal referred to Starbucks as a “very high-sugar dessert store” rather than a coffee chain.
In his tweet, Mittal shared, stating, “Aaj realize hua that Starbucks is not a coffee chain. It’s a v.high sugar dessert store with laced caffeine … lethal combo.”
Aaj realize hua that Starbucks is not a coffee chain. It’s a v.high sugar dessert store with laced caffeine … lethal combo
— Anupam Mittal (@AnupamMittal) December 21, 2023
Since Mittal’s tweet, a wave of reactions flooded the comment section, with users sharing their perspectives on the coffee giant. One user drew a parallel, saying, “Likewise McD is not a QSR chain, it’s a Real Estate company with stores in every corner of expensive markets in the US.”
Likewise McD is not a QSR chain, its a Real Estate company with stores in every corner of expensive markets in US
— Sunil Barsaiyan (@sunil_barsaiyan) December 21, 2023
Another commenter provided a different viewpoint, describing Starbucks as “It’s an aesthetic work and date venue which also seeks caffeine-flavored sugar drinks.”
It’s an aesthetic work and date venue which also seeks caffeine flavoured sugar drinks
— Aman (@AmanHasNoName_2) December 21, 2023
A third user highlighted the brand’s status in India, mentioning, “Starbucks is also just a status symbol in India, unlike abroad where their prices are on par with other coffee shops. Also, I just find their coffee quite burnt in taste.”
Starbucks is also just a status symbol in India, unlike abroad where their prices are on par with other coffee shops. Also, I just find their coffee quite burnt in taste.
— Divya Kanwar (@DivyaKanwar14) December 21, 2023
Take a look at the reactions:
Basically what https://t.co/VxRbnkA7LR make…Lethal combo!
— Ishan gupta (@IshanJi6) December 21, 2023
Zindagi में बहुत कुछ ना मालुम होने में ही खुशियां bani रहती है
— Raviji (@Ravi83031181) December 21, 2023
