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Review: Only One Of Starbucks' Summer Drops Is Drink-Worthy — And It's An Odd Choice For The Season

staff@tastingtable.com (Jenny Kellerhals Keogh) — Tue, 12 May 2026 23:40:54 +0000

Like gardens in bloom and longer days, a summer Starbucks drop is part of the season. We got a first taste of the new drinks and can say only one of them fits.

6 Starbucks Bakery Items Worth Ordering And 5 To Avoid

staff@tastingtable.com (Lei Shishak) — Tue, 12 May 2026 00:20:00 +0000

Starbucks' bakery case has gotten more packed over the years, but which of the coffee shop's baked goods are worth the purchase and which ones are best avoided?

5 Fast Food Chains That Don't Use Microwaves & 5 That Do

staff@tastingtable.com (Ayomari) — Tue, 05 May 2026 18:20:00 +0000

More fast food places use microwave technology to heat up food than you might think. Here are some chains that do, along with ones that don't use microwaves.

The Starbucks Frappuccino To Order If You Hate The Taste Of Coffee (But Still Want A Sweet Blast Of Caffeine)

staff@tastingtable.com (Vanessa Nix Anthony) — Sat, 02 May 2026 15:40:00 +0000

If coffee isn't your thing, but you're still looking for some caffeine to get you through the day, give this Starbucks Frappuccino a try.

I Tried Refreshers From 6 Chains And Ranked Them Worst To Best

staff@tastingtable.com (Megan Hageman) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:20:00 +0000

Refreshers are all the rage right now, so we visited six places to try different flavors. You might be surprised to find which brand came in first place.

The Key Steps For Brewing Coffee, According To Starbucks' Training Manual

staff@tastingtable.com (Matthew Spina) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Starbucks baristas undergo thorough training for their roles, allowing consistent quality across its locations. Here's how the manual breaks down the process.

The Hot Drink Starbucks Won't Deliver (And For Good Reason)

staff@tastingtable.com (Luna Regina) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:40:00 +0000

Sometimes you can't make it to Starbucks for your hot drink, but if it's a tea you're craving, you may want to plan to stop in as delivery is not an option.

Starbucks Employees Can't Stand How Strict This Rule Is

staff@tastingtable.com (Fred Hernandez) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:30:00 +0000

Starbucks has undergone a huge policy shift, affecting every level of the company. One rule has got employees groaning all day, costing some of them their jobs.

Starbucks' New Menu Items Have Customers Calling The Chain 'Desperate'

staff@tastingtable.com (Matthew Spina) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:03:31 +0000

Starbucks' seasonal beverages are highly anticipated by fans, but the chain's latest announcement about its upcoming summer menu has only sparked confusion.

Review: Starbucks' New Mango Strawberry Refreshers Deliver Sweetness More Than Mango, But That's Okay

staff@tastingtable.com (Megan Hageman) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:43:27 +0000

Starbucks is all about mango and strawberry this spring, releasing three new Mango Strawberry Refreshers. I tried them, and here's what I think.

Review: Starbucks' New Mango Cream Cold Foam Flirts With Fruitiness But Doesn't Commit

staff@tastingtable.com (Carmen Varner) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:25:42 +0000

Starbucks has added Mango Cream Cold Foam to its menu, and it's available on both matcha and chai. I tried both drinks, and here's what I think

The Starbucks Chai Change That Has Customers Split

staff@tastingtable.com (Martha Brennan) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0000

If you're a fan of the chai at Starbucks, then you may have noticed something different about the way the chain has been serving the spiced tea.

Review: Hannah Montana Would Have Hated Her New Starbucks Drink — But I Didn't

staff@tastingtable.com (Carmen Varner) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:29:54 +0000

For the 20th anniversary of "Hannah Montana," Starbucks has released the Secret Popstar Refresher for a limited time. I tried it, and here's what I think.

The Best Popular Coffee Chain Latte Features A Limited-Time Flavor

staff@tastingtable.com (Luna Regina) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +0000

In our ranking of coffee chain lattes, one especially delicious take emerged victorious, which is notably a limited-edition variety and only pops up annually.

Starbucks Vs Dunkin': Which Coffee Chain Actually Uses More Sugar?

staff@tastingtable.com (Matthew Spina) — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:50:12 +0000

Far too many coffee drinks these days include added sugars, but which chain relies on them more? We compared Starbucks and Dunkin' to find out.

Review: Starbucks' New Pink Cannon Ball Drink Brings The Pool Party To Your Morning Commute

staff@tastingtable.com (Emily Hunt) — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:36:47 +0000

Starbucks' New Pink Cannon Ball Drink is a must-try for Refresher fans. Here's what you need to know about this new springtime menu addition.

Request These 2 Condiments With Your Next Starbucks Grilled Cheese For Creamy, Spicy Flavor

staff@tastingtable.com (Lindsay Cronin) — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:30:00 +0000

The grilled cheese offerings at Starbucks are already out of this world, but if you want to enhance the quick bite even further, add these two condiments.

The Starbucks Slump May Be Coming To An End: How The Coffee Chain Revived Itself

staff@tastingtable.com (Deepak Narayanan) — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 17:30:00 +0000

Starbucks changed the game, but even giants fall. With a back-to-basics strategy and a determined CEO, the trailblazing chain is seeing a comeback.

The Most Nutritious Foods You Can Order At Starbucks, According To A Dietitian

staff@tastingtable.com (Amanda Berrill) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Per one dietitian and cookbook author, these are some of the best Starbucks items you can order if you wish to maximize their nutritional value.

As A Former Starbucks Employee, I Hated Making One Thing

staff@tastingtable.com (Dani Zoeller) — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 12:30:00 +0000

The menu at Starbucks is full of complicated coffee drinks and labor-intensive beverages, but there is one menu item that baristas always bemoan.