even the smallest coffee fans are aware of the Starbucks frenzy; it began in Seattle in the 1970's, and since has become one of the largest companies in the industry. even Starbucks had to have began somewhere, and that somewhere is said to lie in their Pike Place Roast. when meanderind through a Starbucks coffee shop, it is often enlightening to take each of the espresso bean flavors and smell them heartily for their essence. it always seems like the Pike Place Roast is on the top shelf, with a small sign next to it as a tribute. it tells that the Pike Place Roast was the company's first product, and drew customers in with its smoothe and a result of the finest blending available. it rests in a humble package, with a black design bearing the Pike Place Market sign. ahh, the flavor calls...