11 Tips Every Starbucks Addict Needs To Know
Secrets of a former 4-year barista...
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Order hot tea and chai teabags, then ask them to top it off with hot milk. Not only is it more flavorful, but it's cheaper too.
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Try an Americano. Being espresso-baed, they're much richer than most of the drinks. They also pack a bigger caffeine punch. If you want to soften the bitterness though, all you have to do is add milk.
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Ask for 'no water,' and the barista will add only in the required amount, so that way your drink will maintain its flavor better.
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If you want a more natural taste, you should opt for Starbucks’ more organic teas.
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Ask for it to be made “affogato style.†They’ll pour the shot on top of the drink, rather than first, which creates a more balanced shot-to-drink ratio.
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Order it at a “kid’s temperature." The drink will be served at drinking temperature and you'll avoid scalding your mouth.
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But you can ask them to make it "without water," making the cinnamon/chai flavors much richer.
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Their half-and-half refreshers, which are hardly promoted, are incredibly, well, refreshing.
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Go with a Marble Mocha Macchiato. It's a lot more flavorful, and contains a better balance of white mocha and caramel.
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Order a "Doppio," which is essentially a richer espresso-based version of it, then pour in whichever milk you prefer yourself. Save this one for the cute barista you're trying to impress.
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It makes much more sense to order a French press of coffee, rather than getting up and paying for multiple drinks.
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