by Joe | Jan 14, 2018 | Food and Drink, Starbucks
 
 THE STARBUCKS TEAVANA REV UP WELLNESS TEA is one of Starbucks’ newly-available Wellness teas. and it’s my favorite, by far. Let’s start with Starbucks’ description of the Teavana Rev Up Wellness Brewed Tea: “A lively bled of black, oolong and green teas are brightened with tropical notes of mango, apricot and peach, creating a blend that helps support and maintain a healthy metabolism.” Here’s Teavana’s description: “Boost your...
by Joe | Jan 14, 2018 | Food and Drink, Starbucks
 
 THE STARBUCKS TEAVANA COMFORT WELLNESS TEA is one of Starbucks’ newly-available Wellness teas. and it’s only one that isn’t caffeinated. Let’s start with Starbucks’ description of the Teavana Comfort Wellness Brewed Tea: “Balance your being with our herbal infusion crafted with lemon, ginger, fennel, licorice root and soothing mint.” Here’s Teavana’s description: “Feeling upset or unsettled? Reach for this calming rooibos blend....
by Joe | Jan 13, 2018 | Food and Drink, Starbucks
THE STARBUCKS TEAVANA DEFENSE WELLNESS BREWED TEA is one of Starbucks’ three new Wellness Teas, and it’s the only white tea of the bunch. Let’s start with Starbucks’ description of the Teavana Defense Wellness Brewed Tea: “Put your guard up with the Vitamin C found in this revitalizing blend of white tea, which includes notes of uplifting citrus and lemongrass” Here’s Teavana’s description: “Bolster your defense system with the positive...
by Joe | Jan 13, 2018 | Food and Drink, Starbucks
THE STARBUCKS TEAVANA CITRUS DEFENDER is Starbucks’ newly-available tea-lemonade-honey concoction. and it’s definitely interesting. Let’s start with Starbucks’ description of the Teavana Citrus Defender: “Power through the winter season with our vitamin C packed Defense White Tea, handcrafted with steamed lemonade and honey.” A little more detail on the Teavana Citrus Defender recipe, which comes standard with: Hot water Steamed Lemonade Honey...
by Joe | Jan 12, 2018 | Food and Drink, Starbucks
 THE STARBUCKS BLONDE DOUBLESHOT ON ICE is the last of the featured Blonde Espresso beverages on my list to review, and it was worth the wait. Let’s start with Starbucks’ description of the Blonde Doubleshot on Ice: “Our new Starbucks Blonde Espresso gets a touch of sweetness and is topped with milk for an extra delight.” What’s in a Blonde Doubleshot on Ice, exactly? It comes standard with: Ice 2% milk Blonde Espresso shots (2 in a Tall, 3 in a Grande, 5 in...
by Joe | Jan 12, 2018 | Food and Drink, Starbucks
THE STARBUCKS BLONDE CAFFÈ LATTE IS YOUR MOST BASIC MILK-AND-BLONDE-ESPRESSO OPTION on the new Starbucks Blonde Espresso menu. Let’s start with Starbucks’ description of the Blonde Caffè Latte: “Our seriously smooth and subtly sweet Starbucks Blonde Espresso is balanced with steamed milk and a light layer of foam.” My Recommendation I recommend getting any and all hot Starbucks milk-and-espresso beverages with breve and extra shots of espresso. Your milk choice is...
by Joe | Jan 12, 2018 | Food and Drink, Starbucks
 
 THE STARBUCKS BLONDE CAPPUCCINO IS THE BLONDE VERSION OF A CLASSIC, and it’s pretty good. Let’s start with Starbucks’ description of the Starbucks Blonde Cappuccino: “Our seriously smooth and subtly sweet Starbucks Blonde Espresso lies in wait under a smoothed and stretched layer of thick foam. With less milk than a latte, a Cappuccino offers a stronger espresso flavor, a luxurious texture and a velvety, frothy foam with a crisp, cool undercurrent.” What this...
by Joe | Jan 11, 2018 | Food and Drink, Starbucks
THE STARBUCKS SMOKED BUTTERSCOTCH LATTE HAS RETURNED for its third year in a row, and having tried it in the past, I knew it was worth a review. Let’s start with Starbucks’ description of the Smoked Butterscotch Latte: “Notes of smoked butterscotch intermingle with our signature espresso, giving your latte a sophisticated new twist.” My Recommendation I recommend getting all hot Starbucks milk-and-espresso beverages with breve, fewer pumps of syrup or sauce, and extra...
by Joe | Jan 11, 2018 | Food and Drink, Starbucks
THE STARBUCKS BLONDE VANILLA LATTE IS YET ANOTHER OF THEIR FEATURED BLONDE ESPRESSO BEVERAGES, and this one is worth a second look. Let’s start with Starbucks’ description of the Blonde Vanilla Latte: “Our Starbucks Blonde Espresso, which is seriously smooth and subtly sweet, meets steamed milk and vanilla syrup, creating a delightful twist on a beloved espresso classic.” My Recommendation I recommend getting any and all hot Starbucks milk-and-espresso beverages with...
by Joe | Jan 11, 2018 | Food and Drink, Starbucks
THE STARBUCKS BLONDE FLAT WHITE IS A FEATURED BLONDE ESPRESSO BEVERAGE, and for good reason. Let’s start with Starbucks’ description of the Blonde Flat White: “Ristretto shots of Starbucks Blonde Espresso–which is subtly smooth without the roasty edge–get the perfect amount of whole milk, creating a cup that’s not too strong, not too creamy, but just right.” What’s a ristretto shot? It’s a shot that is “pulled” for a...