When you earn a Starbucks free drink ...
Sep 1, 2015, 5:30 pm
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When you earn a Starbucks free drink ...
... do you end up ordering a FaTassACheeno with extra espresso shots or something else that you normally wouldn't order, or do you just get your regular thing?
Sep 1, 2015, 10:02 pm
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I wouldn't go all out and get the triple shot pumpkin mocha latte-chino with extra whip because, well, I don't order stuff like that because I don't want it, not because of the expense.
I would save it for one of those times I wanted a large instead of a small. (Sorry, I don't speak fauxtalian.)
That's a really good suggestion! I would also go for that.
I would save it for one of those times I wanted a large instead of a small. (Sorry, I don't speak fauxtalian.)
That's a really good suggestion! I would also go for that.
Sep 2, 2015, 8:38 am
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My wife was surprised to learn that her US-package "free cup" was honored in Paris. The young barista there offered her a triple espresso (basically espresso filling up the cafe longue cup), which she gladly accepted. Would have cost her about 11 euros at retail price.
Boy, was she wired for a couple of hours.
Boy, was she wired for a couple of hours.
Sep 2, 2015, 9:15 am
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Well, am not a fan of anything sweet in my coffee, or anything larger than a tall, so I probably cost them very little! One of the cold drinks on a rare hot day goes down a treat, too. Don't think you can get food on the UK scheme (although they've absolutely ruined the selection recently).
Sep 2, 2015, 1:09 pm
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Venti Iced Coffee with soy milk and 3 splendas - sames as the 12 before it that got me the free one.
On one occasion, the barrista offered to drop a shot or two of espresso in it but I declined. I get exactly what I want there regardless of who's paying.
On one occasion, the barrista offered to drop a shot or two of espresso in it but I declined. I get exactly what I want there regardless of who's paying.
Sep 2, 2015, 1:14 pm
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ICYMI - Pro tip: If buying multiple items, pay for each item as a separate transaction*, since 1 transaction = 1 star, regardless of # of items.
*Factor in your free time, # of people behind you, how busy the store is, etc., to decide if is for you.
*Factor in your free time, # of people behind you, how busy the store is, etc., to decide if is for you.
Sep 2, 2015, 1:25 pm
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I always order drip coffee there, usually grande pikes. I typically redeem for a grande cappuccino, but on occasion for a pike.
For a forum that is generally as concerned with maximizing value for points, no one here seems particularly concerned with maximizing value for Starbucks stars
For a forum that is generally as concerned with maximizing value for points, no one here seems particularly concerned with maximizing value for Starbucks stars
Sep 2, 2015, 2:14 pm
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I always order drip coffee there, usually grande pikes. I typically redeem for a grande cappuccino, but on occasion for a pike.
For a forum that is generally as concerned with maximizing value for points, no one here seems particularly concerned with maximizing value for Starbucks stars
For a forum that is generally as concerned with maximizing value for points, no one here seems particularly concerned with maximizing value for Starbucks stars
And I've always wondered if that traveler coffee container is considered 1 drink...