Starbucks’ controversial Dubai chocolate drink lands on new menu — here’s why baristas hate the lineup

Starbucks’ controversial Dubai chocolate drink lands on new menu — here’s why baristas hate the lineup

Matcha ado about nothing. Starbucks is kicking off the new year with its winter menu, which officially arrived at coffeehouses on Jan. 6. Say goodbye to the Creme Brulée Latte and other holiday delicacies and hello to flavors of caramel, pistachio and Dubai Chocolate. The winter menu will see the return of fan-favorites as well … Read more

Starbucks baristas fear overwhelm as stores launch buzzy drink inspired by popular sweet treat: ‘We’re going to be busy forever’

Starbucks baristas fear overwhelm as stores launch buzzy drink inspired by popular sweet treat: ‘We’re going to be busy forever’

The Dubai Chocolate trend is coming for Starbucks — and baristas are bracing themselves for the mass appeal the new drink is bound to have. The coffee giant’s winter menu, which debuts January 6, will feature some fan-favorite drinks like the Pistachio Latte and Pistachio Cream Cold Brew. Joining that lineup are newcomers, Caramel Protein … Read more

Exclusive | NYC’s coffee shops are the new cocktail bars — with fussed-over $15 drinks, hot baristas and the Gen Z girls who love them

Exclusive | NYC’s coffee shops are the new cocktail bars — with fussed-over  drinks, hot baristas and the Gen Z girls who love them

At 3 p.m. on a weekday inside Bushwick’s trendy Dayglow cafe, barista Joshua Thierry bends over a coupe glass on the bar like he’s defusing a bomb. The object of his very close attention is the Twin Peaks, one of the shop’s popular coffee cocktails — a cherry-crowned, crystal-clear “milk punch” that looks exactly like … Read more

Influencers bashed for forcing Starbucks baristas to make their fall-themed lattes inside carved-out pumpkins: ‘Health violation’

Influencers bashed for forcing Starbucks baristas to make their fall-themed lattes inside carved-out pumpkins: ‘Health violation’

This is truly the witches’ brew. Influencers are bringing hollowed-out pumpkins into Starbucks for employees to use in place of coffee cups. The content creators are demanding that the baristas brew their favorite fall-themed drinks in the gourds to maximize the seasonal experience. However, not everyone is enamored by the new fall trend, with some … Read more

Gen Z Starbucks baristas revolt over ‘bulls-t’ new dress code

Gen Z Starbucks baristas revolt over ‘bulls-t’ new dress code

Cult US coffee chain Starbucks has sparked uproar among Gen Z workers after drastically changing their uniform. In a video posted to X, Starbucks union workers in Seattle can be seen marching on management in response to the new dress code. The clip was captioned, “Starbucks workers across the country are facing understaffing, inaccessible benefits, … Read more

Starbucks workers’ union repping over 10K baristas authorizes potential US strike

Starbucks workers’ union repping over 10K baristas authorizes potential US strike

The workers’ union representing more than 10,000 Starbucks baristas said it has authorized a potential strike, ahead of this year’s final round of bargaining talks with the coffee giant on Tuesday. Workers United, which has a bargaining delegation that represents workers at 525 Starbucks stores in the United States, said the coffee giant has yet … Read more

7 coffee drinks you should never order, according to baristas

7 coffee drinks you should never order, according to baristas

Coffee is the first thing many people drink to start their day. However, the rise of social media has inspired caffeinated lovers to stray away from staple espresso bevs and complicate their orders to be more aesthetically pleasing. Customers’ desire to try trending coffee drinks makes disgruntled baristas’ work routines more difficult. Huff Post consulted … Read more