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Daily Mirror
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Starbucks customers fuming over cost of new Birthday Frappuccino
The new Starbucks Birthday Frappuccino, which has created to celebrate 30 years since the first Frappuccino, features vanilla and hazelnut flavour syrup combined with milk and creme Frappuccino and is topped with whipped cream and colourful birthday cake sprinkles Everyone likes to treat themselves to something now and again, and a fancy coffee is a little way to do that on a weekend or if you're having a bad day and need to cheer yourself up. However, many Starbucks customers have been left fuming at the cost of the chain's new Birthday Frappuccino, with some people even saying it "isn't worth the price". Others have also claimed that the drink costs a different amount at each store, leading to confusion. The beverage, which has created to celebrate 30 years since the first Frappuccino, features vanilla and hazelnut flavour syrup combined with milk and creme Frappuccino and is topped with whipped cream and colourful birthday cake sprinkles. It was recently shared over on popular food and drink account NewFoodsUK on its Facebook page as they managed to get their hands on one. They shared a picture of the colourful-looking drink, writing: "Brand new Birthday Frappuccino from Starbucks UK! Comes with a free celebratory cup!!" However, despite 1,700 people giving the post a like, some moaned about the cost. One person fumed: "I had the drink this morning and it cost me £7.35. I wanted to try it and it was nice but not worth that price, free cup is cool mind." Another added: "£7.35! Taking the p*ss." Others also weren't that impressed by the free cup offers, as one person exclaimed: "A free cup! And there was me wanting to drink it off the floor!" While another added: "Not really a 'free' cup with a £7 drink in it." Others disagreed on the price, as one person said: "Wow, mine was £6.80... why so many different prices?" Another added: "Not worth £6, the drink was horrible I only wanted the cup lol." A third added: "£8.95 in my Starbucks." Despite some negativity, others raced to their local branch to try it as one person said: "I know where I'm going on my lunch break ." While another person who'd tried one said it was "so good". Another Starbucks fan shared a hack about how to get it free, as they said: "I got mine today and used my points for the drink so was completely free, thank you."
The Herald Scotland
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
How to get the Starbucks Birthday Frappuccino with free cup
The drink 'brings the birthday vibes' of hazelnut flavour syrup combined with milk and crème frappuccino topped with whipped cream and birthday cake sprinkles. But the drink isn't the only thing customers are obsessed about – the funky, reusable cup it comes in, as a grande size, has also caused a stir on social media. However, you'll have to be quick to try it as it won't be around for long. How to get Starbucks' Birthday Frappuccino The drink, which marks three decades since the first frappuccino was served in Starbucks, can be purchased by anyone – regardless of whether it's your birthday or not. If you have the Starbucks Rewards app then you can claim the drink for 500 points, or if not then a tall (small) version of the drink will cost you £3.95. If you opt for grande (medium) it sets you back between £4.45 and £4.75, while a venti (large) version is priced between £5.10 and £5.25. If you order the grande size then you'll get the free celebratory cup with your order. It is available in UK stores until July 17 – but be warned that it could sell-out at selected Starbucks beforehand. What have people said about the Starbucks Birthday Frappuccino? Taking to social media, foodies were keen to share their thoughts on the drink – and free cup. 'The cup is so cool,' one person wrote on Facebook group Food Finds UK Official. While another added: 'So delicious! And loving the cup too.' Recommended reading: A third said: 'Love it! Tastes so good and was great in this heat!' And commenting on the drink's flavour, one fan said: 'Was absolutely lovely. You could definitely taste the hazelnut.' Starbucks first made a celebratory drink back in 2015, to mark 20 years of its frappuccino. It was only sold for a few days and was incredibly popular.
Daily Mirror
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Starbucks launches new 'birthday' drink but people are divided
Starbucks has added a limited-edition sweet drink with a funky cup as part of its 30th anniversary celebrations - and fans are rushing to get their hands on it, but one detail has caused confusion Starbucks fans have been rushing to their nearest chain to get their hands on a brand new drink that comes with a funky reusable cup and sprinkles on top. The coffee giant, which has been running since the 1970s, often changes up its food and drink menu and has launched a celebration drink to mark a major milestone. The new and colourful Birthday Frappuccino is available now for a limited period. "It's not always on the menu, but that's part of what makes it special," Starbucks insists. However, some fans have been left confused by the product and when they can get it. Despite being called a 'Birthday drink', anyone can buy the new beverage, even if it is not your birthday. However, there is a simple explanation for the moniker - the name comes as Starbucks celebrates three decades since the first Frappuccino was served in one of their chains. Starbucks first made the celebratory drink back in 2015, to mark 20 years of the Frappuccino. It was only sold for a few days, but it became very popular. People loved it so much that Starbucks brought it back in some countries for a short time in later years. Even though it's not on the menu all the time, fans still talk about it and share their own versions online. Describing the product, Starbucks said: "The drink is sweet and smooth, perfect for people who want something fun and don't like coffee. It's a great choice for both kids and adults." It is available from today until July 17. A Tall (small) version of the drink will cost you £3.95. If you opt for Grande (medium) it set you back between £4.45 and £4.75, while a Venti (large) version is priced between £5.10 and £5.25. In a TikTok post, Starbucks Honiton Road said: "It's here in the UK! We are celebrating 30 years since the first frappuccino was served. Order a grande size and receive a free reusable cup with your order." Starbucks Cleckheaton added: "Come grab your birthday Frappuccino with a free cup at our store while stocks last!". "I had it, it was soo good," commented one person. One individual went to Starbucks earlier today and shared a video on TikTok as they sampled the drink. They said: "Anyone else getting Starbucks Birthday Frappuccino purely for the reusable cup? Because I am." They added: "The cups are available until they run out I suppose! So run don't walk." "I didn't know this was a thing, thank you," commented one. "Omg I wanted the cup too," added another. Article continues below News Foods UK also shared a picture of the delight on Instagram - and people rushed to comment. "I want this cup!," said one. "Definitely getting that tomorrow," added another. Another tagged their friend and wrote: "Birthday frappuccino just in time for yours."
