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Starbucks Employee Thought Lady's Name Was Vagina

Emerald Catron — Thu, 02 May 2013 02:03:28 +0000

You know what they say — when in Rome, do as the Romans do; when in Hong Kong, get called “Vagina” at a Starbucks.* That must be how that saying goes, because that’s exactly what happened to a woman named Virginia who was visiting Hong Kong recently, and she wasn’t too happy about it. The [...]

"World's Most Expensive Starbucks Drink" Record Broken [VIDEO]

Donovan Short — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 01:41:57 +0000

Recently, we told you about what was reported to be the world’s most expensive Starbucks drink – a concoction ringing up at a pricey $23.60, described as “Jillian Michaels with a touch of Chuck Norris”. That record has fallen by the wayside, as a man recently DOUBLED the price with his unique blend. Check the video to [...]

A Man Shatters the Starbucks Record By Ordering a $47.50 Coffee

Big Jim — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:38:19 +0000

Last year, a guy in Texas set a record by ordering a drink from Starbucks that cost $23.60. That record just got shattered by a guy in Washington.He ordered a $4.75 venti Mocha Frappuccino, then added 48 extra espresso shots. Those alone cost an extra $36. He also tossed in two bananas, vanilla syrup, strawberry [...]

Jimmy Kimmel's $7 Starbucks Challenge

Kyle Dowling — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 20:39:16 +0000

The new seven dollar cup of Starbucks coffee left talk show host Jimmy Kimmel wondering: would people even notice a difference between the regular cup and the premium?As it turns out, people can’t even tell when they’re drinking two of the same cups of regular, non-Starbucks coffee, let alone the fancy new blend. Except one guy, who will probably [...]

Would You Drink a $7 Cup of Coffee?

Big Jim — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 15:02:11 +0000

We’ve all proven to Starbucks that we’ll spend $4 on a cup of coffee. So it’s only natural for them to keep pushing to see how high we’ll go. Is there a limit? This could test it.Starbucks just released their most expensive cup of coffee yet. it’s called the Costa Rican Finca Palmilera, and it’s [...]

Starbucks Releases Their Most Expensive Cup Of Coffee Ever

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:51:43 +0000

Ever heard the expression "that and a dime will get you a cup of coffee"? Well, not that long ago a cup of coffee did cost a dime. (And you can still get a cup for well less than a dollar in many places.)

Of course, Starbucks began blowing the lid off the coffee price structure about 15 years ago. Now the average latte at the ubiquitous chain costs around four bucks. And if java lovers want a Grande-sized cup of Starbucks' newest coffee, Costa Rica Finca Palmilera, they will have to shell out $7.

Starbucks Is Everywhere — Even in Funeral Homes [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 20:28:31 +0000

At most funeral homes, tissues and condolences are all that’s typically offered to the grieving. But at one South Carolina mortuary, you’ll also be able to boost your spirits with a Starbucks latte. The Robinson Funeral Home in Easley is about to get the town’s first Starbucks franchise, which will be located in a new [...]

Is This the World's Most Expensive Starbucks Drink?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:30:47 +0000

People who get their morning jolt of caffeine from Starbucks are accustomed to the steep prices, but Logan Warren of the site Geek on Call may very well have found the exact combination necessary to create the most expensive Starbucks drink in the history of ever.

The tab? Almost $24.00.

White Whine Tackles the Minor Perils of Starbucks Coffee

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:00:18 +0000

White Whine, a website dedicated to chronicling all the first world problems folks complain about, has just released a very important infographic about the everyday challenges of Starbucks drinks. Sometimes they can be too hot, sometimes there’s unfortunate spillover and sometimes things get really ugly and you get the wrong straw size for your cup. Check out [...]

Teen Arrested for Fighting With Mom Over Starbucks Coffee

Jon Michaels — Wed, 11 May 2011 11:30:00 +0000

We all get a little cranky before our morning coffee fix, but a teen in South Florida went off the deep end after his mom drank his Starbuck’s iced coffee without asking permission first. According to reports, the mother of 19-year-old Brandon Scott Quintana says she was thirsty after waking up from a nap and [...]