Don’t believe the Starbucks online store locator for the Kailua Village location (Store 14494). It’s not open. It’s closed for renovation. Not sure when it started and not sure when it’ll end, but as of March 10, 2015, the location was definitely closed.
Can you guess what unofficial Starbucks drink is being crafted in this scene?
Here are some hints. You see the cup oversized for the contained espresso shots? See all that ice? The deliberation at the condiment bar is already captured in the picture. All that’s left is to add the (free) dairy for the one and only ghetto latte!
Oh and for the demanding oat-y types, the popular Hawaii oat cake is back.
Yup, looks the same as before. While I have heard they are tasty, I just can’t bring myself to buy one.
Are your childhood memorizes scarred after watching a dark remake of the Power Rangers? Need something to pick you up and restore your sweet memories of the colorful rangers not shot up and bloodied?
Head on over to Starbucks right now and cleanse yourself by ordering the “Ariana Grande.” Yes, the pop singer’s name naturally fits into the Starbucks menu, but what will you get with this off-menu custom order? How about a drink that’s going to have extra everything? As in:
From Buzzfeed.
Extra? Check. Sweet? Check. Feeling better? Check. Until that is the sugar high is replaced by a precipitous sugar low that draws you to search out the even darker NSFW version of the Power Rangers remake…
Today, Starbucks has two additional drinks on their menu, the Tiramisu Latte and the Caramel Flan Latte. The Caramel Flan Latte actually debuted last year but is back as part of the caramel motif at Starbucks. So while I initially thought the Caramel Flan Latte didn’t really taste like its namesakes, I think the Tiramisu Latte is spot on. After my first sip, I instantly recognized tiramisu.
The price of the Tiramisu Latte is a whole lot of fat. I went with non-fat milk and light whipped cream, and it’s still a loaded drink. But I think you really need some whipped cream for the full tiramisu experience, just not the same without it. I’m thinking this drink is a great seasonal addition. I can’t imagine this as a full-time menu option since it’s kinda too sweet.
To kick off Valentine’s Day, Starbucks is enticing you to go on a #StarbucksDate. On February 13 from 2pm to closing, Starbucks is offering paired items at a discounted cost. Invite a loved one then share your #StarbucksDate experience online at the atstarbucks Tumblr site.
Are you ready for your #StarbucksDate? These cups will be waiting…
I’m not so addicted as to attempt what Thrillist has done – ordering and ranking every drink on a Starbucks regular menu. Keep in mind this ranking is on the regular stuff, not the seasonal specials. I won’t spoil the list since you should check it out yourself, but here are some of my comments.
My personal go-to drink, the Caramel Macchiato (hot) came in at a disappointing #33 with the iced version ranking at #25. I don’t drink Refreshers or any teas so I have no opinion on these.
I’ve rediscovered my current favorite, the Starbucks Doubleshot on Ice. Freshly made, this drink can’t be beat. It tastes great, is relatively inexpensive, and is low on calories. You gotta be ready for the caffeine kick though, and sadly once the drink starts getting watered down as the ice melts, its flavor profile changes. The recently added Flat White is surprisingly way up there on the ranked list although I don’t disagree. It must be the whole milk that smooths everything out.
Anyways, it’s a fun list to look at and see where your favorite Starbucks drink falls.
With Valentines Day coming up, Starbucks is promoting their corresponding hashtag, #StarbucksDate, on their Tumblr site. Check out the animated image that shows the return of the Raspberry Mocha.
Looks like Starbucks debuted their Raspberry Mocha back in 2007. Unfortunately for me, this drink did not meet my high expectation at the time. Will it be any better eight years later?
But going back to #StarbucksDate. On Friday, February 13, 2015 after 2pm, Starbucks is offering a variety of pairings for you and your loved one. Maybe the Raspberry Mocha will taste better with a Heart Cookie?
I must be addicted to coffee and stars from the Starbucks Rewards program. Otherwise, how can I explain my stats for this month?
That’s right, that’s 40 stars accumulated over the past 30 days, leading to 4 free drinks as well. Forget that Star Dash offering 15 bonus stars for 30 purchases. Using this member exclusive special was way more fruitful and efficient.
While Starbucks’ most recent Star Dash is targeted for the addicted, a better, more viable alternative is this promotion for Rewards members.
That’s 4 bonus stars with the purchase of one espresso beverage like the new Flat White. So with one drink, you’ll earn 5 stars (one for the purchase and four bonus). Although this promotion is only good for about a week, I can see myself visiting Starbucks three times in a week to accumulate 15 stars.
Wow, Starbucks’ latest personalized Star Dash is definitely one for the addicted. My goal to complete the Star Dash? Make 30 purchases to get a bonus of 15 stars. 30 purchases from January 20 to February 19, 2015.
I don’t think the motto of “Shine on” is appropriate for this challenge. More like “Shake on” after consuming all that caffeine and/or sugar. I’ll concede this Star Dash right now thank you very much.
So from the Land Down Under, Starbucks North America gained the Flat White, newly featured on menus. Supposedly originating in Australia, this drink is all business with none of that fluffy, fatty stuff. In exchange for this coffee purist drink, Starbucks is giving Australia a taste of American indulgence with the Strawberry Cheesecake Frappuccino. Yes, while there is coffee in frappuccinos, this drink screams of uncoffee-like excess. Is it me or does this drink look like the strawberry sundaes you get from McD? You know you’d drink this before trying a Flat White, right.
What am I? From down under, I am old and white. From the green of the Northwest, I am new yet flat.