You have endless ways to customize your Starbucks Frappuccino off the menu. But if you are looking to add a special seasonal twist, we’re sharing a hack that turns your cup into Candy Corn goodness. Read on for the details!
Totally the Bomb has plenty of Starbucks hacks and the latest creation is perfect for that stretch between Halloween and Thanksgiving. To get started, order a Grande Pumpkin Cream Frappuccino with one additional pump of pumpkin sauce. Then, ask for some caramel drizzle at the bottom of the cup. Finally, request plain whipped cream with no pumpkin powder. Simple as that!
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Supposedly the finished product tastes like Halloween candy mixed into frozen coffee. But you’ll have to order it yourself to find out! And if you need one more excuse to head back to Starbucks, holiday cups are out now for your shopping enjoyment.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Starbucks has finally dropped its holiday cup lineup and its beyond bright and colorful.
With lots of bling, vibrant hues and color-changing options, everyone can get in on the festive collection that all comes in under $30 each. Keep scrolling to see them all!
Color Changing Hot Cup Set (6 pack)
$18.95
Cold Cup with Color Changing Stripe Straw
$3.95
Bling Cold Cups
$19.95
Jeweled Cold Cups
$18.95
Red Floral Mercury Tumbler
$19.95
Green Gradient Tumbler
$27.95
Ceramic Gold Mug
$19.95
You can find the holiday collection at your local Starbucks but don’t wait long. The limited collection is only around for the season.
You might not think there’s a holiday in between Labor Day and Halloween, but National Coffee Day is a thing—and its falls this year on Wed., Sep. 29. If you’re wondering where to get free coffee on this very special day, we’ve got a few places you can hit up to keep the caffeine flowing.
Here’s your official National Coffee Day celebration guide.
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Bring in a clean, reusable cup and walk away with a free cup of Pike Place Roast up to 20oz.
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Reward Members can snag a free brewed coffee and doughnut of their choice and non-rewards members can receive a free brewed coffee. No purchase necessary!
It’s a big day for Peet’s! Customers can get a free coffee with the purchase of a 1/2 or 1 pound bag of coffee. You also a chance to win a $2,000 Peet’s Black Card in the Peet’s Coffee National Coffee Day Giveaway, plus 25% off freshly hand-roasted coffee beans, K-Cup Pods and espresso capsules at shops and on peets.com Sept. 25-Sept. 29.
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Text “FREE” to “31310” to receive a digital coupon for a free cup of coffee to use on Sept. 29.
You’ll get a free regular size brewed coffee with any bakery purchase over $2 at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.
Where else can you get free coffee on National Coffee Day? That depends. Your local coffee shops or cafes may offer free coffee or discounts to celebrate the occasion; you can always check local Facebook pages or Instagram accounts for your favorite local roasters.
It’s a big week for Starbucks. Not only is the coffee brand celebrating its 50th anniversary, but National Coffee Day is Wed., Sept. 29!
To show gratitude for customers and communities alike, customers can bring in a clean, empty, reusable cup (up to 20 fl. oz.) into participating locations in the U.S. on this Wednesday and get a free cup of Pike Place Roast brewed coffee.
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In addition to the freebie at cafe locations, select Starbucks Reserve locations like the Starbucks Reserve Roasteries in Seattle, Chicago and New York City, will also be giving away a free Starbucks Reserve coffee or cold brew.
Want to enjoy your coffee at home? Head to Starbucks’ At Home website and sign up for a free Pike Place Roast packaged coffee! The deal is available on Sept. 29 while supplies last and is limited to one per customer.
If you’re looking for costume ideas more unique than what you’ll find at Target or on Amazon, may we suggest Etsy? Not only will you get a quality kids’ Halloween costume, but you can find everything from Halloween costumes for 9-year-olds to dinosaur costumes and even some of the most popular Halloween costumes of the year. We’ve searched the Etsy Halloween Shop and found 13 adorable costumes for kids, scroll down to see them all.
Thinking about doing a Little Red Riding Hood theme this year? This beautiful grey wolf costume can be bought as an entire outfit or you can go with the furry hood and tail and add matching pajamas or pants and a shirt yourself.
You know that they're the ones feeding your Starbucks addiction so why not have your little one decked out as your favorite beverage this Halloween. Bonus: the onesie can be worn even after Halloween.
Not only are there several different colors to choose from, but you can have this costume customized as well. Maybe your tot is going at Chef Louie from The Little Mermaid, or maybe your grade school kid worships the Food Network. Either way, this is a fun costume idea that will get play well after Halloween is over. Sizes range from 2T - 14Y.
The Mistress of All Evil would approve of this Halloween costume for kids. You can start with the cape and add on other things like the horns and dress for an added cost. Sizes range from 2T - 12Y.
This sweet sweatshirt comes in black or white, and sizes range from baby to adult, which makes it easy to create a Game of Thrones, Mother of Dragons costume. Plus, it’s super comfy, so little ones won’t be pulling or complaining about itchy sequins or polyester. Sizes range from 1T to adult.
A gorgeous version of a classic kids’ Halloween costume, you’ll get the bodice, tulle skirt and hat. We can see this being a popular addition to your kids’ dress-up bin! Sizes range from newborn to 9Y.
Who doesn’t love Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang? This simple shirt needs only to be paired with pants and a little curl drawn on the forehead, and is especially cute on a bald baby. Throw in a Snoopy costume, and you’re ready to go. Sizes range from newborn to 6T.
Salute the health care workers who have been on the front line of the pandemic with a set of scrubs. You can have it customized, and there are several colors to choose from. Sizes range from 2T - 16Y.
One of literature's most beloved protagonists comes to life with the adorable Madeline costume. You can opt to buy the dress only, or buy the dress and hat as a combo.
If you’re a Starbucks fanatic, you probably know the company drops seasonal merch at locations nationwide—often without official fanfare. But thanks to social media, we know that the coffee giant has some really cool cup offerings this fall, including glow in the dark options!
In August the Internet started to buzz about a colorful cup drop to mark the changing of the seasons. Fans have found neon studded tumblers, pearlescent swirled tumblers and metallic pearl hot cups with a bit of luck and perseverance. Personally we’re fans of that dark green shimmery swirl!
But with Halloween just around the corner, the hunt is on for new glow in the dark cups. Eagle-eyed shoppers have found these popping up at their local ‘Bucks and it looks like they even come with stickers! Whether you’re looking for classic cobwebs or prefer a black cat cup, you’re in luck.
Move over PSL, there’s a new fall drink in town! The Apple Crisp Macchiato has fallen in a Starbucks cup near you and it sounds absolutely magical. Complete with a caramelized apple drizzle on top!
The latest and greatest fall beverage is available at Starbucks nationwide starting today and we don’t blame you if you’re drooling over your screen. You can expect layered flavors of apple and brown sugar along with the classic base of espresso and steamed milk. The topper is made of apple juice, apple puree, cinnamon and nutmeg, so it also smells amazing. Basically an apple pie in drink form, it’s available hot or iced for whatever weather you experience this fall.
Starbucks says its research and development team taste tested a variety of apple flavored items before landing on the newest macchiato. The combination of the gooey taste of apple crisp and a hot cup of coffee was too good to pass up!
“Creating an ingredient with a spicy baked apple flavor was crucial to be able to bridge an autumn red apple to espresso,” said Raegan Powell, senior manager on the Starbucks research and development team. “Consider how well a delicious slice of warm apple pie pairs with a cup of coffee or how well the combination of Starbucks roasty signature espresso pairs with warm spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg.”
Like the rest of Starbucks’ fall lineup, this one is only available for a limited time. Pairing with a slice of pie or a cider donut is optional (but highly encouraged).
Country roads…take me home…to the pumpkin spice latteeee. West Virginia is the king of pumpkin spice consumption, according to new data from Instacart. Fittingly launched right as Starbucks returns the ultra-popular PSL, the survey revealed the hottest seasonal flavor trends and the states most (and least) likely to jump on the pumpkin bandwagon.
Unsurprisingly, Hawaii is the least likely state to purchase pumpkin spice products on Instacart, probably due to the absence of a real seasonal fall. Meanwhile, West Virginia is 122% more likely to buy, followed by Iowa (90%), North Carolina (62%) and Ohio (60%). Other pumpkin averse states? Washington D.C., Louisiana and Massachusetts.
The top pumpkin spice products on Instacart? They’re all breakfast related! Coffee creamer came out on top, followed by the actual spice, ground coffee, cream cheese and bread. The company found that quick oats, protein bars, pumpkin and waffle mix and cereal are also hot pumpkin-themed products compared to 2019.
Instacart also noted that searches for pumpkin spice products started early this year, in late July. Retailers haven’t been hesitant to hype up their offerings either, from cup noodles to cookie dough to blizzards. Love it or hate it, the craze is on!
—Sarah Shebek
Featured image courtesy of Ryan Christodoulou, Unsplash
Starbucks is embracing summer with some new merch: and it’s Zebra inspired!
The limited edition collection has launched just in time for hot weather and is packed with color. You can snag a Zebra Cold Cup and a Zebra Mug, in addition to a few other jungle-themed pieces.
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The special cups are only available while supplies last and inventory is varied by location. The cold cup can be yours for $18.95 and the mug for $12.95 at a Starbucks near you.
You can have your (funnel) cake and drink it too, thanks to a new Frappuccino from Starbucks! It might be the flavor you never knew you wanted and it’s serving major summertime nostalgia.
The funnel cake frapp debuts today and features the flavors of strawberry and whipped cream, appropriately topped with funnel cake pieces and a dusting of powdered sugar. Unlike the traditional Strawberry Creme Frappucino, this one also blends in coffee for a caffeinated kick; and unlike the traditional funnel cake, you’re sure to have a mess-free consumption experience—just watch the whipped cream!
“We wanted to capture the joy of this time of year, and we thought about those simple pleasures that really encapsulate summer,” said Sara Bennett, senior product developer for Starbucks R&D team. “That led us to state fairs and funnel cake – just wanting to channel that sense of carefree fun.”
Get your Funnel Cake Frappuccino starting today at Starbucks locations nationwide and in Canada. It joins the company’s other summer food and beverage offerings and is sure to have you dreaming of state fairs, sans the crowds and nausea-inducing rides!
