How’s Cafe Promenade? Should I save my $36.58?

[Cruise a holic]

I bought that card on our last cruise- however the "starbucks" coffee is only the beans, not  like a true starbucks store purchase.  But better then the ships coffee.

[davy jones]

Does anyone know what is the "standard" brand of coffee used on Royal?

 

I drink simple black coffee and I am not very fussy, but I do prefer a medium roast.  On most cruises, I find the standard beans to be fine.  At worst, I may need to add a little hot water.  

 

On Celebrity, the coffee used in the buffet is the same as the coffee used in the java bar.  However, the method of making the coffee is different, which does result in a better cup.  To me, the difference is not worth 3 or more bucks a cup.

[Biker19]

1 hour ago, davy jones said:

However, the method of making the coffee is different, which does result in a better cup. 

It may be the same on RCI ships. The beans used may vary across the fleet, but I think they are trying to standardize on the Starbuck brand.