Mention the word “hacks” to a Starbucks barista, and you’re bound to get amixed reaction.
That’s because Starbucks hacks have become more common as trendyoff-menu drink recipesfloat around on social media.
Sometimes, customers get a little too creative with the self-ordering functions on the Starbucks app.
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“There are hacks dos and don’ts,” says Natasha, a Starbucks barista of four years.
(Baristas are supposed to charge for additional milk if it’s more than a one-inch serving.)
“This is not a ‘hack’it’s a violation.
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Plus, it’s not fair to the other customers who pay.”
Order a tweaked Caramel Macchiato.
“A caramel macchiato ordered with no caramel drizzle is an upside-down vanilla latteand 60 cents cheaper.”
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Order a “dirty” chaiwisely.
A dirty chai is a popular go-to for those who can’t choose between tea and espresso.
“However, adding a syrup is just 80 cents.
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Dilute your secret menu Frappuccino.
“I have a friend who wanted the Cadbury Creme Egg frap.
“Plus whip cream, caramel drizzle, and a caramel crunch topping.
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That’s one-third of the cup being just sugar.”
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Download the Starbucks app.
Experiment with espresso shots.
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Ristretto shots are pulled for a shorter period of time and produce less liquid than a regular espresso shot.
“Ristretto is less water but the same espresso, which makes for stronger coffee,” he says.
“It has more water, but the same amount of coffee.
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It’s like a mini cup of coffee for less money.”
“Ristretto works great with our shaken espressos, especially.
If you want more espresso shots, it can add up.
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But if you do the math right, you could get more espresso and less water content.”
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Bring in a reusable cup.
Starbucks’ eco-friendly cup initiative can help build Star Rewards quickly.
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Customers agree it’s a great perk.
“The 10 cents is trivial.
The stars are a different matter,” wroteone Redditor.
“If you drink simple tea or coffee, you’re getting every fourth drink free.
Taking my own cup probably saves me $20 each month.”
This is a great perk if you visit Starbucks often anyway.
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Try this keto-friendly option.
Plus, the customizations are endless, from milk to syrup.
