Starbucks has become far more than just a coffee shop for millions of people – It’s become a way of life. And if something is going to be an important and regular part of your day, you’re gonna want to get it right. So learn from the experts and incorporate these tricks and tips into your next Starbucks run to save some cash, time, or just get a crazy new drink you never knew existed before reading this! Skip the line. Use your phone. The worst thing about Starbucks is often the line, so why not avoid it?? Economize your head movement with a super-long straw. It might be lazy, but if you’re lazy, then it’s definitely smart. Here’s how to get a s’mores latte (and possibly adult-onset diabetes) If that’s a little too sweet for your tastes, go with a black coffee. Add some color to your routine with this crazy pink thing. That color sure is something. Are you brave enough to try it? Did you know they have a special temperature for kids? You do now! Because being an adult doesn’t mean you’re burn-resistant. Light ice = more good stuff And as time goes on, you won’t have a drink that’s watered down and separated. Tis the season…always There’s something special about that red cup around the holidays though, isn’t there? Venture out and try using coconut milk in your coffee It solves the sweet and creamy problems both at once! The bigger the cup, the less the stuff you will add will cannibalize precious coffee real estate They’ll also likely pour more coffee if the cup’s bigger. I guess you could befriend your barista to get more of anything, but in this case, it’s for the sweet, sweet caramel. I guess if you love caramel that much, you could end up saving hundreds of dollars a year! You wanna drink a brownie? You might not be in the mood to have brownie-flavored coffee, but if you are… The tops on cold drinks double as coasters. How long has this trick been sitting right under our nose? They sell margaritas! (Well, you need to add the tequila.) Build-your-own margarita. Just don’t let them catch you doing it. The glass-is-half-full approach to inflated airport pricing I knew there had to be at least one benefit to getting hosed at airports. You might be able to weasel a venti coffee for the price of a grande with this sneaky move. If you like a LOT of milk, here’s what you should do every time. Or you could order a trenta, dump it all out, then drink a bottle of vino out of the cup. Maybe people will just think you’re drinking dark red coffee? This sounds like tip that benefits the barista more than the customer, but if it ensures you get the right thing, then it helps you, too. Helping the barista out ultimately helps EVERYONE out. You can always just ask them to surprise you. It’s boring ordering the same thing day-in and day-out. Try spicing it up with this trick. Irish butter. Like regular butter, but much, much better. Ok, so maybe it doesn’t belong on the donuts…Or does it? Just because you’re not vacationing on an island doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy tropical fruit. There’s no reason why you can’t get a little adventurous with the flavors no matter where you are. Did you know they do catering? Well, sorta… I’m guessing it’s not the cheapest solution, but it sounds VERY easy. Unless you’re against warm, flakey pastries… They heat up almost instantly and they’re DELICIOUS. Build your own mocha for less. It’s pretty much the same thing without steamed milk. Two tips. Don’t crowd the counter and be polite. Both are good advice. If you spend a lot of time there, you’ll want to be respectful of the people and the process.
