Starbucks finally reveals its ‘secret menu’ with new app-exclusive drinks

Starbucks finally reveals its ‘secret menu’ with new app-exclusive drinks

Good news for coffee lovers: Starbucks is now lifting the veil on its “secret menu,” and no memorization is needed. The company announced on Monday that secret menu drinks are currently accessible on the Starbucks mobile app. “[The] Starbucks ‘secret menu’ has been a thing for years, but today, it’s official,” the announcement read. “Beginning July 14, Starbucks Rewards … Read more

Starbucks launches new ‘blended’ drinks for summer: ‘Modern take on a classic’

Starbucks launches new ‘blended’ drinks for summer: ‘Modern take on a classic’

Starbucks is stirring things up this summer. Starting July 8, the coffee giant will officially introduce the brand-new Strato Frappuccino Blended Beverage to menus nationwide. Inspired by the Italian word “strato,” which means “layer,” the drinks layer the Frappuccino with different cold foam flavors and colors. “Strato” is an Italian word for “layer.” Starbucks The … Read more

Doctors weigh in on whether or not bubbly drinks can relieve migraines

Doctors weigh in on whether or not bubbly drinks can relieve migraines

For the 39 million Americans who suffer from migraines, finding effective relief can be a constant struggle – leading many to test out old wives’ tales. Some claim that applying potato slices to the forehead helps kill the complex headaches, while others submerge their feet in hot water in a desperate search for relief. Another remedy? Sipping … Read more

Chick-fil-A customers outraged over big change with restaurant’s drinks: ‘Feels gross’

Chick-fil-A customers outraged over big change with restaurant’s drinks: ‘Feels gross’

Some Reddit users are calling out a beloved fast-food chain over a change in the cups for their beverages. A user on the Chick-fil-A forum on Reddit posted a photo of a paper cup in front of a takeout bag. “I’m fine with the fries change, but taking away the Styrofoam cup? This feels gross,” says the title of … Read more

Drinking coffee daily can help women age better — but avoid these drinks for negative effects: study

Drinking coffee daily can help women age better — but avoid these drinks for negative effects: study

Women who drink coffee every day age better, according to a new study. Researchers found that women who enjoy three small daily cups of caffeinated coffee in middle age stay sharp, strong and mentally well as they get older. But tea and decaffeinated coffee didn’t show the same benefits while colas were “strongly associated” with … Read more

Starbucks announces shock change to its rewards program — here’s how to score free drinks

Starbucks announces shock change to its rewards program — here’s how to score free drinks

Starbucks announced a major change to its reward system. The coffee giant is making it a little harder to rack up Stars this summer, meaning it may take longer for rewards members to gain enough for a free drink. Starting June 24, the points received for using your own to-go reusable cup are changing, according … Read more

In-N-Out Burger removes artificial coloring from signature drinks

In-N-Out Burger removes artificial coloring from signature drinks

In-N-Out Burger has announced a major menu switch, changing the ingredients of a few of its beverages. “As part of our ongoing commitment to providing our customers with the highest-quality ingredients, we have removed artificial coloring from our Strawberry Shakes and Signature Pink Lemonade,” Patty Pena, a spokesperson for the California-based burger joint, confirmed to … Read more

McDonald’s heavily publicized spin-off made waves for wacky drinks — now they’re coming to regular menus

McDonald’s heavily publicized spin-off made waves for wacky drinks — now they’re coming to regular menus

Fans are lovin’ the latest McDonald’s menu updates. The fast-food giant announced plans to add select drinks from its beverage-forward concept CosMc’s to regular menus later this year. During an earnings call on Tuesday, McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski said that the company gained “interesting learnings” about the rollout of the wacky new concept that launched … Read more

5 foods and drinks you should avoid at the airport: ‘Rather not chance it’

5 foods and drinks you should avoid at the airport: ‘Rather not chance it’

Things are looking up for airport dining! Gone are the days of a limited selection of overpriced and underwhelming food options. In naming its top 10 US airports for food and drink this month, Food & Wine noted that the fare in layover land has “shifted from the pragmatic to the palatable.” Flyers use the … Read more

Just 8 drinks a week increase your chance of brain lesions by 133% — and up your odds of a key sign of Alzheimer’s

Just 8 drinks a week increase your chance of brain lesions by 133% — and up your odds of a key sign of Alzheimer’s

Regular heavy drinking could be doing more damage to your brain than simply clouding your memories of a wild night out — and what constitutes “heavy” drinking may be a lot less than you think. A new study suggests that people who consume eight or more alcoholic drinks a week — just over one a … Read more

High-protein foods, alcohol-free drinks top list of health trends

High-protein foods, alcohol-free drinks top list of health trends

As Americans become increasingly health-conscious, their online grocery orders are showing a shift toward more nutritious food choices.  That’s according to Instacart, which recently revealed new dietary trends based on customers’ purchase and search data. Using data from 2023 to 2024, the online grocery delivery platform calculated a 39% uptick in searches for “high protein,” as … Read more

I’m a cardiologist — the 4 worst drinks for heart health including a ‘dangerous’ Starbucks order

I’m a cardiologist — the 4 worst drinks for heart health including a ‘dangerous’ Starbucks order

Your favorite Starbucks order might just be a latte for your heart. Dr. Evan Levine is a cardiologist in Scarsdale, New York with over 30 years of experience. He also runs a very popular TikTok channel where he frequently dolls out brutally honest — and often a little comical — advice on topics like preventing … Read more

Couple staged fake proposal to get free drinks at restaurant — but not everyone thought it was cute: ‘I consider that theft’

Couple staged fake proposal to get free drinks at restaurant — but not everyone thought it was cute: ‘I consider that theft’

She said “yes” — but people weren’t so happy for the couple. A woman posted a video on X revealing that she and her husband pulled a stunt in a restaurant that has sparked a fiery debate online. “My husband fake proposed to get us free drinks last night,” Jaela Bumpas captioned the video with … Read more

McDonald’s ‘sustainable’ move is ruining popular drinks, customers complain: ‘Not cutting it’

McDonald’s ‘sustainable’ move is ruining popular drinks, customers complain: ‘Not cutting it’

Take a sip of this. Mike Haracz, a former corporate chef at McDonald’s, revealed how the fast food chain’s newest straws make beverages taste different. “As many of you know, McDonald’s has switched out their iconic straw for something that is either a little more sustainable and/or cheaper,” Haracz explained. McDonald’s nationwide has replaced its classic … Read more

These two popular drinks can help prevent head and neck cancer — how to select the best one

These two popular drinks can help prevent head and neck cancer — how to select the best one

Mug-nificent news! Most Americans drink coffee or tea — both can help with mood, concentration, metabolism, weight maintenance and high blood sugar. A new scientific review finds that grabbing a cup of either brew can also reduce the risk of head and neck cancer — by a lot in some cases. Head and neck cancer … Read more

Dear Abby: My unemployed husband smells, drinks, and has nothing to live for

Dear Abby: My unemployed husband smells, drinks, and has nothing to live for

DEAR ABBY: My husband is miserable. Five years ago, he was fired from his job of more than 25 years, and the small issues he had with depression, alcohol and smoking have multiplied exponentially. He sleeps until 10 or 11 a.m., showers only two or three times a week, rarely eats and has a drink … Read more

Carnival Cruise passengers raise stink over strict drinks policy: ‘Outrageous’

Carnival Cruise passengers raise stink over strict drinks policy: ‘Outrageous’

Carnival Cruise Line is facing backlash over a controversial policy change. The world’s largest cruise company is now requiring all 21-and-over adults in a cabin to purchase its Cheers! unlimited alcohol package if just one person in the cabin opts for it. This rule has shaken and stirred significant discontent, especially after the company hiked … Read more

Eat junk food when you’re stressed? These 2 drinks can help your body reset

Eat junk food when you’re stressed? These 2 drinks can help your body reset

Just in time for the holidays, some heart-warming news. Flavanol-rich cocoa and green tea can protect your cardiovascular system against stress even after you eat fatty junk food, a new study finds. “We know that when people are stressed, they tend to gravitate towards high-fat foods,” said lead study author Catarina Rendeiro, an assistant professor … Read more

Starbucks’ holiday menu is here — but US fans miss out on 2 new sweet and salty drinks

Starbucks’ holiday menu is here — but US fans miss out on 2 new sweet and salty drinks

Starbucks is brewing up the holiday spirit. The coffee chain officially dropped its holiday menu on Thursday, Nov. 7 — but customers in the US are thirsting for two drink options only available overseas. The 2024 holiday menu sees the return of many fan favorites, including the iconic Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, Chestnut Praline … Read more

Starbucks is removing these ‘foul’ drinks from its menu to speed up service

Starbucks is removing these ‘foul’ drinks from its menu to speed up service

These beverages are being booted. Starbucks’ olive oil-infused drinks are being nixed after just a year as the company’s new CEO looks to streamline the coffee chain’s “overly complex” menu. Oleato products will be permanently removed from the core menu starting Nov. 7, when the Starbucks’ holiday drinks launch, according to a memo obtained by … Read more