Today is the perfect day to espresso yourself. Sunday, Sept. 29, is National Coffee Day, and the deals and freebies are brewing. So perk up and get yourself a free caffeinated beverage today. Here are the deals you’ve bean waiting for: Circle K Circle K is offering free coffee through Oct. 2. Circle K Circle … Read more
They’ve got a latte problems with you people, and now you’re going to hear about it. A piping hot and bothered Starbucks barista stirred up something of a brew-ha-ha online recently, by roasting what they felt to be the most irksome habits common to patrons of the coffee chain. “I’ve had such a sh–ty day … Read more
Starbucks’ new CEO Brian Niccol said he would focus on reinvigorating coffeehouse culture at the chain’s stores in the US as he takes the helm in the midst of patchy demand for its pricey lattes. Starbucks named Niccol as its CEO in a surprise move last month, replacing Laxman Narasimhan after the company’s comparable sales fell for the … Read more
New Yorkers who remember Starbucks in the 1990s — along with anybody who has seen the 1999 film “You’ve Got Mail,” which features one of the Seattle-based coffee giant’s earlier, comparatively lavish Manhattan stores — know that the days of the caffeine pusher as an upscale retreat from the stress of city life are long over. Now, … Read more
Change is brewing at Starbucks. The coffee chain has made a big change to its iced coffee, updating the recipe for the first time in 18 years. The previous iced coffee blend was launched in 2006, and the new recipe update rolled out on May 7, Starbucks revealed to TODAY.com. Starbucks made a big change … Read more
The best things in life are free. Lauryn Clare, who goes by @lauryn.elizabeth_ on Instagram, revealed a Starbucks hack to help parents spend less money at the global coffee giant. “If you can’t afford Starbucks for two, order your toddler a pup cup. It’s free and will make them just as happy as a $5 … Read more
Don’t let your money sip away! The easiest way to save money on coffee is to make it at home, but some of us can’t live without our Venti Java Chip Frappuccinos — a treat that’s become increasingly expensive in recent years. Fortunately, a former Starbucks barista reveals, you don’t have to give up your visits … Read more
Starbucks is being urged to brew up ways to expedite wait times. There’s nothing worse than a barista backup during morning rush — and as Starbucks sales sink in 2024, experts are urging the coffee giant to speed up the process to boost customer loyalty. The coffee roaster reported plummeting profits for the first time in … Read more
If your Starbucks bills seem to be lower despite inflation, you’re not going crazy. On the menu of the coffee chain, a grande Caramel Frappuccino is listed at around $5.65 and a grande brewed coffee is about $3.65. But these days, customers are getting their drinks for half the price. The beloved coffee chain has … Read more
Sugar, you’re going down. A registered dietitian from Florida is giving the scoop on how to halve the sugar content in a popular Starbucks blended drink with a few clicks on the Starbucks app. “If you go on the Starbucks app, you can see all nutrition facts and ingredients, everything that goes into each order,” … Read more
Swice up your life. “Swicy” — a mashup of sweet and spicy — is this summer’s blazing new food trend, with brands scrambling to make their way into the movement, perhaps a surprising one for hot-weather days “The spicy trend is here to stay,” Sally Lyons Wyatt, packaged goods and foodservice industry adviser with market research … Read more
Starbucks is kicking off summer with a new, colorful lineup of merch. The coffee chain has introduced a new summer collection of products in stores for customers to celebrate the hot season — including tumblers, cold cups, a collapsible water bottle and keychains. The Light Blue Swirl Cold Cups “sparkle and shine like crystal clear … Read more
It’s a whale of an origin tale. Starbucks might be one of the most recognizable coffee chains on the planet, but many aficionados still don’t know how the legendary brand got its name. Now, however, the iconic caffeine purveyor’s origin story has come to light after a curious user posted a query on Reddit, writing: … Read more
Starbucks is berry excited for boba. The coffee chain is springing into summer early with the release of three new fruity Refreshers featuring juicy raspberry-flavored pearls, inspired by the popular East Asian beverage boba tea. Typically made with tea and chewy tapioca pearls, Starbucks’ unique take on boba — aka bubble — tea tastes like … Read more
This woman’s brew-tiful gesture has TikTok in tears. A Starbucks barista shared an encounter she had with a customer, and the heartwarming story quickly went viral. The coffee maker, named Courtney, posted a video on Apr. 26 sharing the story and asking users on the platform to help her find the woman she spoke to. … Read more
Oh, sweet — the ‘nanny state’ is back! Fast-food chains and coffee shops in New York City would have to slap a warning on menu boards and packaging under a new rule from the Adams administration. The city Health Department’s first-in-the-nation edict will mean labels warning on food and drinks with more than 50 grams … Read more
No joe-ke. Inflation-rattled Starbucks regulars struggling to accept rising prices will be spending more to get a little bit less, starting just weeks from now. Less plastic, that is. Cold cups at the coffee chain will soon slim down by a whopping 20 percent here in the United States — and the company is hoping … Read more
That coffee you slurped this morning? It’s 600,000 years old. Using genes from coffee plants around the world, researchers built a family tree for the world’s most popular type of coffee, known to scientists as Coffea arabica and to coffee lovers simply as “arabica.” The researchers, hoping to learn more about the plants to better protect … Read more
If you’re feeling a cold coming on but don’t want to wait in line at Starbucks, here’s how to make the popular “Medicine Ball” at home. The “Medicine Ball” — also known as the “Cold Buster” — originated as a secret menu item but became so popular that the chain decided to officially add it … Read more
That’s a latte dough! Your pricey daily Starbucks habit will now cost you a few extra beans — if you live in California. The Seattle-based coffee giant increased already-inflated menu prices in its Golden State stores this week, after the state’s $20 minimum wage mandate for fast-food workers went into effect Monday, Business Insider reported. The … Read more