If you’re a frequent Starbucks customer, this will interest you, as the famous coffee chain has announced that it will be updating the prices of some products. We’ll tell you what the new prices are, which products will be affected by this change, and when this adjustment will take effect, so you can keep it in mind.
Which Starbucks products will have price adjustments?
Starbucks has updated its pricing policy regarding beverage customizations. From now on, a flat fee of 80 cents will be applied for any combination of syrups or sauces added to drinks that originally come without flavoring. This means that instead of paying for each individual addition, customers will only pay a single fee to customize their drink with multiple flavors.
However, the company clarified that no charge will apply if a customer decides to substitute one syrup or sauce for another in a drink that already includes flavoring. For example, there will be no additional cost for switching to vanilla syrup in a Caffé Mocha.
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Additionally, Starbucks will implement an extra charge of $1 for each scoop of matcha powder added to drinks that don’t originally include it. A 50-cent surcharge will also apply when adding dried fruit to any beverage. These measures are intended to standardize customization charges.
When will Starbucks adjust its prices?
The price adjustment took effect on June 24.
Why is Starbucks adjusting its prices?
According to Lori Torgerson, a spokesperson for the chain, these changes are aimed at adding value for the customer and ensuring consistency.
How many Starbucks locations are there in the U.S.?
Currently, there are 16,482 Starbucks locations across the United States.
Current Starbucks menu
The current Starbucks menu includes the following drinks and foods:
- Hot Coffees
- Iced Coffees
- Starbucks Refreshers
- Frappuccino Blended Beverages
- Iced Teas and Lemonade
- Hot Teas
- Milk
- Juices
- Sandwiches
- Wraps
- Egg Bites and Pastries
- Oatmeal and Yogurt
- Croissants and Danish Pastries
- Breads and Pastries
- Muffins, Scones, and Donuts
- Bagels
- Cake Pops
- Cookies and Brownies
- Pockets
- Protein Boxes
- Protein Bars and Snacks
- Savory Snacks
- Sweet Snacks
- Spreads and Dips
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Starbucks History
Starbucks began its journey in 1971 at Pike Place Market in Seattle, where it opened its first store with the aim of selling freshly roasted coffee beans, tea, and spices from around the world, allowing customers to enjoy these products at home. The company’s name was inspired by a character in the classic novel Moby Dick, evoking the rich maritime tradition of the early coffee traders.
A decade later, a young New Yorker named Howard Schultz visited Starbucks and fell in love with the coffee from the very first sip. In 1983, during a trip to Milan, he became captivated by the culture of Italian coffee shops, impressed by the warmth and artistry surrounding the experience. Motivated by his discovery, he returned to Seattle with the ambition to transform Starbucks into more than just a coffee bean store. In 1987, the company adopted its iconic green aprons, marking a new chapter in its evolution toward becoming a true coffeehouse.
The company expanded rapidly and dynamically, opening new stores in Chicago and Vancouver before reaching California, Washington DC, and New York. In 1996, the company took its first international step by opening a store in Japan, followed by its arrival in Europe in 1998 and China in 1999. Over the next two decades, Starbucks grew exponentially, becoming a gathering place for millions of customers every week and becoming an integral part of daily life in communities around the world.
