Simply put, I’m addicted to Starbucks iced fruity drinks. I have tried basically every single one, and I cannot stop finding excuses to go to my nearest Starbucks to order one. Even in the winter months, I love a good iced drink (don’t get me started on how much I hate hot drinks) and I love drinks that taste like fruit (the taste of coffee makes me gag). This list is for the people who have picky taste buds like I do, or for those of you who are looking to experiment with your Starbucks drink choices.
- Guava Black Tea Lemonade
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This drink is my go-to and will probably always be my go-to. I find that barely anyone knows about it, so it’s like a secret gem. This drink is sweet, but the bitterness of the black tea gives it a nice balance. You can opt for this drink with or without lemonade, depending on how sweet you like it — either way, it’s delicious. The black tea has caffeine in it, but not enough for you to feel the effects (although, I will admit, it does act as a nice placebo at times).
- Mango Dragonfruit Refresher
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If the stunning colour hasn’t sold you yet, let me just tell you that this drink is the absolute perfect way to be refreshed after a long day in the sun. Might I add, the little pieces of dragonfruit really add something extra. If you like sour drinks, this one is certainly for you. It’s also the most caffeinated out of all the drinks on this list. You’re welcome in advance!
- Guava Passionfruit Drink
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I tried this one for the first time the other day and it was a really pleasant surprise. The fruit juices are blended with coconut milk to create a slightly thicker texture and a more smoothie-like favour. If you’re not keen on super sour drinks, this one might be your best bet. Starbucks knew what they were doing when they made the bold choice to combine these flavours, and let me tell you, it paid off.
- Peach Green Tea Lemonade
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Before trying the Guava Black Tea, I always ordered this drink. I absolutely love the peach flavoured green tea, and yet again, the lemonade creates a nice contrast against the bitter flavour of the tea. (Side note: whoever first decided to mix tea with lemonade is an absolute genius.) If you’re not a fan of peach then it’s likely not for you because the peach flavour is pretty strong, but other than that, this drink is a crowd pleaser.
- Passion Tea Lemonade
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I know that this drink is not a hidden gem — in middle school, pretty much every girl in my hometown drank this on the daily. But if you’ve never heard of it, oh boy, you’re in for a treat. I don’t know what’s in the passion tea, but it’s so delicious, and tastes less bitter than green tea or black tea — so if you’re not a big fan of tea, you’ll still like this drink. This one’s an amazing drink for a hot day, and a true classic.
Well, there you have it: 5 awesome Starbucks drinks for all you coffee-naysayers and hot drink-haters. If your wallet can handle it, these drinks will help you get prepped for the warmer months in the best way possible.