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An ex barista has given their tips to save money on your Starbucks order<\/h2>\n

We all love a good Starbucks now and then, but one thing that’s less lovable about the coffee company is its prices.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Of all the coffee shop retailers available in the\u00a0US<\/a>,\u00a0Starbucks<\/a>\u00a0sits near the top as being one of the most expensive.<\/p>\n

Whether your an americano or skinny vanilla latte type of person, it can be quite a soul-destroying moment when you see the\u00a0price<\/a> of your order pop up on the card reader.<\/p>\n

And the prices aren’t getting any cheaper.\u00a0According to<\/a>\u00a0The CFO, the average price of a grande brewed coffee has risen by an eye-watering 49 percent since 2020.<\/p>\n

But there are apparently ways to get more bang for your buck, and an ex Starbucks barista has done God’s work and shared some tips\u00a0with<\/a>\u00a0Business Insider.<\/p>\n

Ask for ‘light ice’<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The barista has urged people ordering a cold drink from Starbucks to ask for ‘light ice’ so that you’re getting more of the drink itself, rather than half a cup of ice and just ‘a hint of beverage’.<\/p>\n

While it might sound a bit cheeky, apparently baristas are usually more than happy to do this for you and that it’s even an option on the Starbucks\u00a0app<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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You don’t have to have so much ice in your cold drinks. (Zhang Peng\/LightRocket via Getty Images)<\/cite><\/div>\n

Don’t get vanilla syrup in soy-based drinks<\/strong><\/h2>\n

I personally love a shot of vanilla in my coffee, but if you’re someone who drinks soy-based beverages from Starbucks then you might not need to be paying out for it.<\/p>\n

Why, I hear you ask? Apparently the soy milk that the retailer uses has a hint of vanilla in it already.<\/p>\n

It’s less intense that a proper shot of vanilla syrup, but could save you some money if you’re happy for a slightly less vanilla-tasting drink.<\/p>\n

Use Starbucks’ reward program<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Like a lot of places these days, you can get ‘points’ for each purchase you make which you can later exchange for other goods (usually in the fashion of a free coffee).<\/p>\n

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You can get free things with the Starbucks rewards program. (Zhang Peng\/LightRocket via Getty Images)<\/cite><\/div>\n

But if you manage to rack up 400 points, your eligible for a free signature cup, drink tumbler or your choice of coffee merch of your choosing up to the price of $20. If you had your eye on a new stacker mug, get saving those points.<\/p>\n

Stop buying bottled water<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Instead of buying a bottle of water, the ex barista insisted that you can ask for a cup of water for free which will save your money and the environment all at the same time. What’s not to love?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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