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Starbucks Refreshers Revitalizing Energy with Coconut Water in Peach Passion Fruit, reviewed

September 14, 2016 ♦

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When it is hot outside, nothing quenches your thirst quite like a refresher from Starbucks, a lightly sweetened fruity drink that really does live up to its name. Starbucks has had both powdered (Via-style) and canned versions of this popular drink for quite some time, but they’ve added some new…

Starbucks Doubleshot Energy Mexican Mocha, reviewed

June 16, 2016 ♦

Coffee and Tea Reviews, Drink Reviews

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I don’t drink a lot of energy drinks because caffeine is generally all that I need when I want a little pick-me-up, but there are occasions when I need or want a little more (some afternoons right around 4pm…) and reach for an energy drink instead of regular coffee. The…

Starbucks to Put Iced Coffee on Tap

June 2, 2016 ♦

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Iced coffee is more popular than ever – and not just because we are heading into summer at the moment. Many coffee shops, including Starbucks, have been seeing a lot of success with cold brew coffee, but it is time consuming to make and there are times when shops run out of their…

Starbucks Releases Emoji for All Your Texting Needs

April 26, 2016 ♦

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How many times have you settled for a smiley face when what you really wanted to send was a picture of a tiny Frappuccino? Even if the answer to that question is “none,” you will never have to settle again because Starbucks has just released an emoji keyboard full of tiny…

Starbucks Evenings Includes Blended Alcoholic Beverages in Japan

March 30, 2016 ♦

Coffee Shops, News

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I’m a fan of Starbucks Evenings. It gives the coffee shop a bit of a different mood in the evening, creating a place where you can relax over a glass of wine with friends instead of going to a restaurant or a bar. And it is a nice way to…

Starbucks Sued Over Under-Filled Lattes

March 24, 2016 ♦

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I don’t know about you, but I often ask for room in my Starbucks cups – or ask for my drink to be put in a larger size cup – so that I don’t spill it all over myself while I’m walking or driving. The times when I’ve looked at…

Starbucks Introduces Limited Edition Cherry Blossom Frappuccino to Celebrate Spring

March 17, 2016 ♦

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The first day of spring is Sunday, March 20th, and to celebrate the changing of the seasons, Starbucks is putting out a new specialty Frappuccino: the Cherry Blossom Frappuccino. The drink is inspired by Japanese cherry blossoms, which burst open at the beginning of spring every year. The frappuccino starts…

Starbucks Changes Star Rewards Program

February 23, 2016 ♦

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Starbucks has announced a major overhaul to its rewards program that will take place in April. The current rewards program gives members 1 star per purchase made – regardless of what they are purchasing. That means that customers get one star for an inexpensive cup of tall, drip coffee and…