Starbucks vs. Kopi Kenangan: who has better coffee?

Coffee is an excellent beverage, but until you find the right coffee house, you will only get a glimpse of what it should be like. Starbucks and Kopi Kenangan are excellent coffee houses, but which one has better coffee?

I am a natural explorer in finding the best coffee, meaning I must compare different coffee houses. I have worked in Indonesia for five years and was there when Kopi Kenangan hit the market with its coffee. I was first skeptical about their coffee; they proved me wrong. So, between Starbucks and Kopi Kenangan, where should you have your coffee? This post will help you make the right decision. Read on!

What are the differences between Kopi Kenangan Vs. Starbucks?

Features	Starbucks	Kopi Kenangan
Ambiance	The cafes have warm lighting, deliberate natural colors of wall paints, and wall hanging.	The cafes have standard restaurant settings—regular lighting and painting.
Location	It has about 33 800 stores in more than 80 countries.	It has 600 stores in more than 45 cities.
Menu	It has a diverse beverage menu and limited food options.	It has a wide variety of beverages ad few food options
Price range	The prices for food and beverages are relatively high	It offers drinks and food at affordable prices.
Beverage sizes	It has several cup sizes, including Trenta-31 ounces, Venti- 20 or 24 ounces, Grande-16 ounces, tall-12 ounces, short-8 ounces, and Demi-3 ounces.	It has three main sizes, which include tall-355ml, Grande-473ml, and Trenta-592ml.
Environmental consciousness	It uses refillable and recyclable cups	It uses recyclable cups and has recycling initiatives that reduce pollution

Kopi Kenangan Vs. Starbucks – How they compare

Ambiance

Kopi Kenangan cafes have standard restaurant settings, regular lighting, and painting. They have done little to make the cafes have a similar appearance, setting, or lighting.

Starbucks restaurants have warm lighting, walls painted in natural colors, and decorative wall hangings. Although different cafes have different settings, a close resemblance always makes you feel at home.

Starbucks wins in this category because its cafes resemble and are more welcoming.

Location

Kopi Kenangan has 600 locations in 45 cities. Most of the locations are in Indonesia. Although it is a significant growth considering it is just five years old, a limited number of branches cannot serve a broad customer base.

It has more than 33,800 locations across the globe.

Starbucks wins in this category because it has more branches and can serve a broad customer base.

Menu

Kopi Kenangan’s menu has a variety of beverages, including Hojicha latte, Milk tea Boba, the Tarik Ulur, and Americano, among others.

Starbucks has a wide variety of beverages but has limited items on the food menu.

Starbucks wins in this category because its menu has a wider variety of beverages.

Price range

Kopi Kenangan has reasonably priced items on its menu. The products are of good quality

Starbucks’ prices are relatively high. You need a high monthly coffee budget.

Kopi Kenangan wins in this category because they have affordable quality beverages.

Beverage sizes

Kopi Kenangan has three main sizes, which include tall-355ml, Grande-473ml, and Trenta-592ml.

Starbucks hasseveral cup sizes, including Trenta-31 ounces, Venti- 20 or 24 ounces, Grande-16 ounces, tall-12 ounces, short-8 ounces, and Demi-3 ounces.

Starbucks wins in this category because it has many cup sizes, giving customers more options.

Environmental consciousness

Kopi Kenangan uses recyclable cups and has recycling initiatives that reduce pollution.

Starbucks uses recyclable and refillable cups, which reduces pollution.

They both win in this category because they use recyclable cups and have initiatives that reduce pollution.

Kopi Kenangan Vs. Starbucks – A Comparison Overview

Kopi Kenangan Overview

Kopi Kenangan was founded by Edward Tirtanata, James Prananto, and Cynthia Chaerunnisa in Indonesia in 2017. Edward Tirtanata is the CEO of the company. The aim was to provide high-quality coffee at affordable prices, thus competing effectively with international companies such as Starbucks and providing quality coffee instead of the one sold on the street. The company has rapidly grown, and in only five years, it has more than 600 stores in 45 cities.

It specializes in high-quality beverages, especially coffee and tea, and good customer service. An interesting piece of information about the company is that it offers customers many special promos, including points, discounts, and cash backs. It has also made it easy for customers to get their drinks by ordering them from the app. Ordering and picking ensure no queue at the stores since the orders are prepared before the customer arrives. Delivery services are also well enhanced, making it easier to have your favorite drink at home or office.

Starbucks Overview

Starbucks was founded in 1971 by Gordon Bowker, Jerry Baldwin, and Zev Siegl in the cobblestone streets of Seattle. Howard Schultz-the CEO, currently heads it. It was majorly a coffee roasting company but also dealt with spices and tea. In 1987 the company transformed from merely roasting coffee to a coffee house, a move that was inspired by Italian coffee houses. The company began to grow and open more stores across the US. It now has more than 33,800 stores across the globe.

The company specializes in coffee beverages and customer service. It has a wide variety of coffee-based drinks. It has also ensured that customers receive the best services by making them-friendly cafes, websites, and applications. Important information about Starbucks is that it has a 240-hectare coffee farm in Costa Rica. The farm produces coffee for Starbucks, but it is mainly used for research and development. A fun fact about Starbucks is that each store offers a unique item to the community it serves.

Final Verdict: So, which is Better? – Kopi Kenangan Vs Starbucks

Starbucks is the overall winner because of several reasons. First, their cafes are better than those of Kopa Kenangan in that they have a standard appearance and have better colors, decorations, and lighting. Secondly, Starbucks has more locations making it more accessible. The locations also ensure that customers get coffee delivery services at a relatively lower price. Thirdly, the Starbucks menu has a wide variety of beverages. There are coffee, tea, chocolate beverages, refreshers, smoothies, and energy drinks. Finally, Starbucks has a wider variety of cup sizes which ensures that you can choose the quantity that satisfies you without requesting two cups.

FAQ section

Is Kopi Kenangan Coffee stronger than Starbucks coffee?

Starbucks and Kopi Kenangan coffee have the same roast level and are equally strong.

Does Starbucks sell more coffee than Kopi Kenangan?

Starbucks sells more coffee than Kopi Kenangan because it has many stores.

Is Starbucks more popular than Kopi Kenangan?

Starbucks is more popular than Kopi Kenangan

Is Starbucks bigger than Kopi Kenangan?

Starbucks is bigger than Kopi Kengagan. It has 33,800 stores, while Kopi Kenanagn only has 600 stores.