'Aaj Realize Hua That Starbucks Is...:' Anupam Mittal Criticises Starbucks For THIS Reason

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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