If you're one of the many millions of Americans who enjoy a good cup of coffee every day, your drinking habits have probably changed over the past few years.
Years ago, perhaps even decades ago, you might have prepared your favorite cup o' joe using a traditional coffee maker with a pot and loose ground coffee.
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Then you might have migrated to the machine craze, swapping out that traditional machine with something like a Keurig or a Nespresso.
If the pandemic hit around that time, perhaps you were staying at home and had more time on your hands. Maybe you invested in something even fancier and more time-consuming, like an espresso machine.
But if you've since had to return to work on site, chances are good that you've got less free time and those machines are now collecting dust on your countertop.
So you probably switched back to a convenient option, like a coffee shop near the office or a drive-thru on your commute.
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Starbucks makes new changes
And the chances are good that your go-to coffee chain is Starbucks (SBUX) .
With more than 40,000 store locations worldwide, Starbucks is a favorite among millions of Americans because it's quick and reliable and it often introduces exciting new flavors and drinks that drum up plenty of excitement.
Sometimes, however, Starbucks is forced to remove some drinks that are either unpopular or too costly to make.
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It recently said it would cut 13 drinks from its menu, including:
- Iced Matcha Lemonade
- Espresso Frappuccino
- Caffè Vanilla Frappuccino
- Java Chip Frappuccino
- White Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino
- Chai Crème Frappuccino
- Caramel Ribbon Crunch Crème Frappuccino
- Double Chocolaty Chip Crème Frappuccino
- Chocolate Cookie Crumble Crème Frappuccino
- White Chocolate Crème Frappuccino
- White Hot Chocolate
- Royal English Breakfast Latte
- Honey Almondmilk Flat White
A spokesperson for Starbucks indicated some of these drinks were complicated and pricey.
"As part of our plan to get back to Starbucks, we're simplifying our menu to focus on fewer, more popular items, executed with excellence," the spokesperson said. "This will make way for innovation, help reduce wait times, improve quality and consistency, and align with our core identity as a coffee company. "
Starbucks adds new flavors
Now, though, Starbucks is adding several new additions to its menu.
In early March the coffee giant said it would be adding new spring items, beginning on March 4.
Some of the new items include:
- Iced Cherry Chai
- Cherry cold foam
- Jalapeño Chicken Pocket
- Lavender Crème Frappuccino
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Starbucks Reserve, the brand's upscale roaster chains, is also adding several new flavors, including:
- Rose Pistachio Twice-Baked Cornetto and Fig Walnut Ricotta Toast
- Starbucks Reserve® Iced Ube Coconut Latte
- Lavender Matcha Malt
- Citrus Butterfly Pea Flower Tea Tasting Journey
Starbucks will also be adding new spring merchandise to its lineup, including brightly colored drinkware and tumblers.
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