Everyone knows there is a Starbucks on every corner. Some love it--others not so much. Either way, you know you’re bound to stop by a Starbucks at some point, whether you’re on a road trip or simply going to work. Because of that, we've compiled a list of the best money-saving drink hacks to help you score your 'bucks for less..well bucks.
Also, keep reading to learn Starbucks ultra secret, highly classified menu, shhhhh (don't tell anyone).
Note: Since May 19, 2018, “Any customer is welcome to use Starbucks spaces, including our restrooms, cafes and patios, regardless of whether they make a purchase.” Starbucks’ goal is to be your third place between home and work.
Pay half the price of an iced latte by ordering 3 espresso shots over ice in a venti cup then adding the free milk from the condiments area.
Order the secret “short” size (8-oz) which also equals a smaller price.
Ordering 2 frappuccinos? Split a Venti instead! You must order 1 Venti frappuccino with 2 tall cups to get it without an extra charge.
Staying in with a couple of friends? Order the French press and save 50% off your order compared to ordering individually. (Make sure to check if your local Starbucks still does this since they transitioned to Clover, a fancy single-cup brewing machine).
Order a tall coffee in a grande cup to make room for milk instead of dumping it.
DIY cheap chai tea latte: buy a cup of hot water with Tazo chai tea and add the free milk, or you can ask for steamed milk up to one and a half inches. 2 inches or more would be an extra fee.
Want a cheap latte? Ask for their cafe misto (which is half coffee, half milk, and half the price of a regular latte! How about cheap chai tea latte instead? Ask for their chai latte misto (half steamed milk, half brewed chai tea).
Bring your own cup and save 10¢ on your drink!
In the mood for just water? You can ask for a Venti iced water (which is triple-filtered. You can also bring your own reusable bottle and ask them to fill it with water for free.
Ask for no water or light ice when ordering iced drinks to get a better, stronger taste.
For those long days and nights, you can enjoy their free same-day refill policy.
When ordering hot drinks, order a grande, not venti since both contain 2 espresso shots.
Strawberries & Creme Frappuccino
1 pump of caramel syrup
1 pump of hazelnut syrup
1 pump of toffee syrup
Add java chips
Cake Batter Frappuccino
Vanilla bean creme frappuccino
1 pump of hazelnut syrup
1 birthday cake pop blended in
Cookies & Cream Frappuccino
Double chocolate chip frappuccino
White mocha sauce
Thin Mint Frappuccino
Matcha green tea frappuccino
2 pumps chocolate syrup
1 pump mint syrup
Add java chips
Honey
Chunky Monkey Frappuccino
Cream-based frappuccino
Banana
2 scoops vanilla bean powder
2 pumps mocha syrup
2 pumps hazelnut syrup
2 toffee-nut syrup
Top with light caramel drizzle and light mocha drizzle
Red Velvet Frappuccino
Half white chocolate mocha
Half regular mocha frappuccino
2 pumps of raspberry syrup
Top with whipped cream
Caramel Snickerdoodle Macchiato
Iced soy caramel macchiato (upside down)
1-2 pumps vanilla syrup
1-2 pumps cinnamon dolce syrup
Ferrero Rocher Frappuccino
Double chocolate chip frappuccino
2-3 pumps mocha syrup
1-2 pumps hazelnut syrup
Topped with hazelnut drizzle
Liquid Cocaine
4 shots espresso
4 pumps white chocolate syrup
Ice to fill cup
Fill with milk
Fruity Pebbles Frappuccino
Strawberries & creme frappuccino
2 pumps vanilla syrup
1 pump raspberry syrup
Splash of orange-mango juice (optional)
Peach Ring Tea
Half valencia orange refresher
Half passion tea
No water
Peach syrup
The Coldbuster
Venti cup
Refresh Tea (mint)
Calm Tea (chamomile)
Half hot water
Half steamed lemonade
Honey
Pump of peppermint
Superfruit Iced Tea
Iced green tea
No added water or sweetener
1 scoop lime
1 scoop strawberries
1 scoop berries (optional)
Arnold Palmer
Half iced black tea
Half lemonade
Classic syrup
Mango Milk Tea
Iced black tea
Half and half
Mango syrup
Which one of these secret concoctions have you tried? Are any your new "go-to" Starbucks drinks?
