Whether you prefer coffee or the creamy, flavorful frappuccinos, everyone loves Starbucks. And let’s face it: Coffee is almost essential in order to get through the everyday hassles of studying, working, and, well, life. But, what happens when this need for Starbucks starts to crush our bank accounts?
Use these 5 tips to get your daily Starbucks fix without breaking the bank!
1. Ask for Light Ice
When are ordering, ask your barista for light ice. This will not only eliminate the watery taste that can result from an all-day coffee, but it also leaves more room for your actual drink so you aren’t just ordering a cup that is half ice. You are getting more bang for your buck and more coffee to fuel your day!
2. Order a Venti and Split with a Friend
If you order the largest size and ask for a cup on the side, then you are getting two drinks for the price of one large drink! Simply pour half of the venti into the other cup and one drink turns to two! It saves you money, and you can earn some extra friend points for getting them a coffee, AND they may return the favor next time.
3. Download the Starbucks App
If you truly are a regular Starbucks customer, you can download the Starbucks App in the App Store and work your way up to the “gold level.” There are so many bonuses to using the app. First and foremost, you get a fancy, gold card shipped to you in the mail that makes you look like the official Gold Member that you are. Second, you can earn points for each drink you buy that will eventually lead to free drink rewards. Last, but certainly not least, you are eligible for many different star dash programs to earn you more rewards and get you more free drinks!
4. Order your “Tall” Coffee in a “Grande” Cup
When you order your coffee in a tall and ask for room for cream, you are cheating yourself of extra coffee! By ordering your tall drink in a grande cup, you can have the extra room without losing out on any of that much needed caffeine.
5. BYOC
Bring Your Own Cup! If you bring in your own reusable cup, you can save 10 cents on whatever drink you want to order! It not only saves you money, but it is good for the environment as well!
So, load up on your caffeine, ladies, and hit the books without worrying about wasting every last dime at Starbucks!