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Old Sep 2, 2015, 9:29 pm
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A bit off topic, but when I get my free drink at Dunkin Donuts, I always order something large and expensive.

Surprised that DD hasn't entered into the coffee conversation (on this thread).

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Old Sep 2, 2015, 9:49 pm
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I always get a venti something on a rewards order. It's free (as in no out of pocket expense) so I make the most of it!
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Old Sep 2, 2015, 10:42 pm
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Originally Posted by DavidDTW
I always get a venti something on a rewards order. It's free (as in no out of pocket expense) so I make the most of it!
Same here but sometimes it's food instead of a venti coffee frap light.
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Old Sep 3, 2015, 3:46 am
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Originally Posted by tcook052
Same here but sometimes it's food instead of a venti coffee frap light.
Until I read this thread, I thought it was a free drink, not a free item. Is there a $ conversion for food or is it just any item free?
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Old Sep 3, 2015, 4:56 am
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Originally Posted by BamaVol
Until I read this thread, I thought it was a free drink, not a free item. Is there a $ conversion for food or is it just any item free?
Used to be free drink only. Now includes food as well. Basically, good for any individual item with a few exceptions. (beer, wine, loaf bread... stuff not found at my normal Starbucks).

When they purchased Teavana program was expanded to include 1 oz loose tea and drinks brewed in Teavana store.

So as someone mentioned, the Monkey picked teas are a great redemption value at $12/oz, but food items in the $5-6 range are also good. Check out the latest novelty snacks display. I love the Firecracker dark chocolate bars.
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Old Sep 3, 2015, 10:28 pm
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Originally Posted by tcook052
Same here but sometimes it's food instead of a venti coffee frap light.
I always redeem for a venti coffee light frap!
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Old Sep 3, 2015, 11:17 pm
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Originally Posted by VickiSoCal
I always redeem for a venti coffee light frap!
huh? what on earth is that?
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Old Sep 3, 2015, 11:36 pm
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Originally Posted by BadgerBoi
huh? what on earth is that?
What, you never been into a Starbucks?

Coffee Light Frappuccino® Blended Coffee
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Old Sep 3, 2015, 11:52 pm
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Originally Posted by tcook052
What, you never been into a Starbucks?

Coffee Light Frappuccino® Blended Coffee
No, where I come from we drink coffee and use actual words to describe what we order

(I did enjoy a line from the link you provided - "Unable to find any hot water for his instant coffee, he mixed it with cold water in a shaker." My suspicions about starbucks are confirmed!)
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Old Sep 4, 2015, 2:42 am
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When I earn a Starbucks free drink...
Definitely I redeem it for coffee.
I love coffee, especially when it come from Starbucks!
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Old Sep 4, 2015, 5:04 am
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No extra shots, but I do get venti instead of grande.
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Old Sep 4, 2015, 4:39 pm
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I wonder if this guy is on Flyertalk:

http://mashable.com/2014/05/28/most-...arbucks-drink/

His rewards drink would have cost $54.75.
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Old Sep 4, 2015, 6:30 pm
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I usually go for my treat beverage - a venti white chocolate mocha with an extra shot.
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Old Jan 9, 2016, 4:59 pm
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New good redemption value: Noble Pig Chocolate Library $9.95 (three small Mo's chocolate bars with bacon) Not as healthy as my other recent favorite (Moon Cheese), but bacon and dark chocolate.. yum!
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Old Jan 9, 2016, 7:08 pm
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Originally Posted by Segments
New good redemption value: Noble Pig Chocolate Library $9.95 (three small Mo's chocolate bars with bacon) Not as healthy as my other recent favorite (Moon Cheese), but bacon and dark chocolate.. yum!
Yummy! May have to try that.
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