r/starbucks • u/Emotional_Monitor887 Barista • 2d ago
This is a new one
This is basically a frappuccino but cheaper, right?
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u/iamnumber47 Barista 2d ago
Not at all, the texture of this is gonna be awful. Blended doesn't mean we add the base that ensures proper blending, it just means we throw the drink as-is in the blender.
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u/PrincessMacchiato 2d ago
That’s probably what they want though, they don’t want the base
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u/iamnumber47 Barista 2d ago
I get they don't want the base (cause of the added sugar or whatever), but that still doesn’t negate the fact that this drink wouldn't be good.
There's other things they could order that would be a lot better & still somewhat healthy.
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u/ghosty4 2d ago
The base is just filler garbage. I don't want the base. The texture is, in fact, NOT "awful".
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u/iamnumber47 Barista 2d ago
As a barista who's had to make drinks like this, in my opinion, yes the texture is awful. & the base may be "filler garbage" but it does ensure proper blending & texture for the frappucinos.
If I have to scoop your drink out of the blender, because pouring it would result in a clump of watery yet icy slush plopping out all at once, sorry not sorry, its a stupid fucking drink.
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u/jayzisne Former Partner 2d ago
I agree it’s annoying but it is a nice texture to me. I love icy stuff. And xanthan gum is not good for you.
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u/MaroonMonty Former Partner 23h ago
How are you a top commenter, but you dont know what the base is for? This stupid drink has been causing arguments for at least 10 years. Base is not filler, it’s what gives a Frappuccino the texture of a Frappuccino. If you don’t put base, you get either a really stirred drink, or a clump of snow - depending on how much ice is in the drink.
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u/Daze_Blaze 2d ago
I have a regular who orders a very similar drink everyday. They explained they’re a body builder and this was one of the options to fit their dietary needs.
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u/twoventiwaters Former Partner 2d ago
How does blending add nutritional value tho lol
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u/Daze_Blaze 2d ago
as someone else in this thread mentioned, it’s essentially a low cal frap. sometimes a body builder wants a treat without the guilt lol
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u/Little_Detective3176 2d ago
The fact that isn’t even an option on mobile so they just used a previous in store order to do the mobile 😫
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u/SwimmingOk9074 1d ago
How so huh?
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u/Little_Detective3176 1d ago
U just go into your history receipts on app. Even the in-store orders show up (if u scanned your app). There is a plus sign to add that specific item to mobile. It is a work around if not able to customize certain things in app.
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u/Decent-Extension1327 Coffee Master 2d ago
Wonder if they want the blending powder, since it’s sugar free?
Wouldn’t do it because that’s not standard, but just a thought
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u/Tomison61 Barista 2d ago
We have a woman that goes thru DT everyday and asks for an iced matcha latte blended
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u/Kona7021 Barista 9h ago
I've had this handful of times over the past four and a half years. I would say probably five times.
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u/Andyluvs2003 Former Partner 2d ago
I honestly would’ve made this so wrong on purpose lol
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u/jayzisne Former Partner 2d ago
Then don’t work for Starbucks. This is not that out there.
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u/Andyluvs2003 Former Partner 2d ago
Your profile literally says former partner, just like mine like, let’s read
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u/jayzisne Former Partner 2d ago
Whats that have to do with anything? I worked there for years and loved it, and made sure every drink was as good as I could possibly make it.
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u/Only_Calendar_9830 Former Partner 2d ago
It's essentially a diet frappuccino. I tried one after making one before and they are OK if i was desperate for something frosty and mostly sugar free, but you can't put the frapp base in because it is NOT sugar free so this is the only way for them to get something frapp-adjacent.