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Some of you may know, but I am OBSESSED with Starbucks. I usually go there almost everyday- it’s bad, I know. I usually post them on my snapchat and so many people ask me what I get so I thought I would make a post about it! I’ve gone so many years, so frequently that I have picked up some very helpful tricks and unique drinks that are my go-to orders!
My ALL TIME Favorite Orders:
#1. Iced Caramel Macchiato with 1/2 Raspberry
I’m 100% positive I am not the creator of this drink. One of my friends actually showed it to me when they still used the colored raspberry syrup (it looked way cooler back then) but it was waaaay to sweet with the vanilla and the raspberry syrup, so I usually opt for them to just do half and half. Ask for an Iced Caramel Macchiato with half vanilla half raspberry. (sometimes I add whip too)
#2. Iced Coconut Milk Vanilla Bean Latte
This one was actually a Summer special drink they did the year Liam was born (so 2018). I know this because I drank them every day postpartum! Lol. Now you have to order it yourself so it’s tricky (I usually do this one ahead in the app so it doesn’t get messed up). Iced latte (they have the iced coconut milk latte right now so you can start with that too!) Sub coconut milk- add 2-4 scoops of vanilla bean powder- depending on the size!
#3. Pink Drink
Obviously not the creator of this one either! I tried it back before it was an actual menu item and I fell in love! If you want a break from coffee but still want some caffeine, this one is great! It’s really light and tastes like the beach {in my opinion}.
#4. Peach Green Tea Lemonade
Ask for green tea lemonade- half and half and add peach syrup. omg it’s addicting! I could drink these all day long!
#5. Iced Coffee with Almond Milk & Stevia
A great low cal option- this is what I drink the most of these days so that I can stick to my diet!
#6. Iced or Hot Chai Tea Latte
I absolutely love the chai tea! If you have never had it, you have to go try it! It tastes like Christmas in a cup. Also- if you have a sore throat, drinking this hot makes it feel SO much better.
#7. Iced Coffee with caramel and room for cream
Light and perfect for summer! (But who am I kidding I get iced coffee sometimes even if it’s snowing 😂) I ask for iced coffee with caramel and leave room for cream!
Tips/Tricks
#1. Definitely sign up for the Starbucks rewards program. It’s super easy and free- plus they give you a free drink for signing up! You can earn points which eventually get you free drinks as well! They also do promos (BOGOs, 1/2 off, & happy hours) every now and then, but you will only get the invite if you are a rewards member!
#2. Download the Starbucks app! You also get exclusive deals/happy hours when using the app! I also like to order ahead so I can just run in and grab my drink (especially if they’re busy). It shows you a wait time and you can locate stores closest to you!
#3. If you are a fan of specialty drinks (i.e. White Mochas, Iced Mochas, Pumpkin Spice Lattes, etc.), you can order them as a latte(hot or iced) or iced coffee and ask for the pumps of whichever flavor you desire. If you get iced coffee, you have to add your own milk at the bar or you can ask your barista to do it for you. This is also a good way to save on calories/sweetness as well as a couple bucks! I find that some of these drinks are overpowering with the syrups so I like to tone it down a bit so I can taste my coffee. 😉
#4. Me and my blonde self did not even realize that you can get espresso decaf…..but you totally can! Which is literally life-changing with being pregnant. I gave up Starbucks for the first 4 months of pregnancy except for once or twice on my way to work when I was a literal walking zombie. Aaaaaaand then I figured out you can get any of my favorite drinks decaf! ( This was from when I was pregnant lol!) Sometimes at night if I am craving a coffee but it’s really close to bed time I will get a decaf- but mommas this is life changing if you’re pregnant. Granted, decaf still has a little bit of caffeine in it, but nowhere near as much as the regular stuff!
#5. Grandes are. . . pretty much the same size as a venti- like I’m talking maybe 5 sips more! Lol. Usually I’ll order a grande in a venti cup with extra ice- honestly sometimes depending on who’s making your drinks- it pretty much comes this way anyways! Lol.
#6. Use Shopkick, Drop, or your credit card rewards for free giftcards. I used to use ShopKick ALL THE TIME in college- basically you get points for walking into certain stores- and sometimes scanning or buying items. Rack up the points and redeem them for a giftcard- not just Starbucks either- they have a ton of different ones on there!
Drop is similar- but you just link it to your bank accounts and earn points for shopping through the app or from spending money- that you are already spending- at certain stores to gain points for a giftcard. Join drop here for free! (https://b.ewd.io/code?c=ypwep)
Alllll of my credit cards have rewards points- most you can redeem for cash or giftcards- sometimes its easier to get the giftcards- like a better deal- it just varies from card issuer so just check your rewards!
XOXO, Olivia
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