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Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte Ice Cream Is Coming (And Could Be Healthier Than The Actual Drink)

Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte Ice Cream Is Coming (And Could Be Healthier Than The Actual Drink)

Starbucks Pumpkin Latte Ice Cream is coming to a freezer aisle near you, according to an company announcement released earlier today, and it’s going to be an orgy of limited edition coffee-pumpkin swirls. The Daily Meal is already predicting milkshakes and pie-pairings galore, and we’re sure they’re right (Pinterest, get ready). And while we’re sure it’s going to be just as sugar- and fat-filled as the drink that causes ever-increasing commotion each fall, we’re kind of relieved that they’re putting it into actual dessert form: Because even if the nutrition facts are no better–or even worse–at least now we can think of it as a treat, instead of breakfast. More »

The Pumpkin Spice Latte Is Coming! Prepare With These Better Alternatives

The Pumpkin Spice Latte Is Coming! Prepare With These Better Alternatives

You know summer’s really almost over when people start buzzing about Starbucks and their infamous pumpkin spice latte. The company’s Facebook page is asking that consumers vote for which city should get the sugary drink first–but if you can’t wait (or you want a healthier version), there are plenty of DIY pumpkin spice latte recipes available online. More »

Yay! New Starbucks EarthSleeve â„¢ Will Save Thousands Of Trees

Yay! New Starbucks EarthSleeve â„¢ Will Save Thousands Of Trees

While bringing your own reusable mug is the least wasteful way to pick up a cup of coffee, paper cups are getting a little greener, too. Seattle-based coffee giant Starbucks announced an exciting new product today: EarthSleeve â„¢, a new kind of hot-cup holder that will reduce the use of paper, and save as many as 100,000 trees, according to the company. More »

In Defense Of Starbucks And Their ‘Snooty Designer Coffee’

In Defense Of Starbucks And Their 'Snooty Designer Coffee'

There is a world full of Starbucks haters out there. Some people dislike the latte chain’s so-called corporate responsibility (or lack of it). Others boycott them because they threaten the livelihood of smaller, independent coffee shops. Some feel their “snooty designer coffee” is way overpriced, not to mention way over-the-top on fat, sugar and calories. And others just plain hate the way their coffee tastes. I am not a huge fan of their coffee or fancy beverages either, but I’m still a fan of Starbucks. More »

Huh. So This Is What Starbucks Is Using Instead Of Crushed Bugs

Huh. So This Is What Starbucks Is Using Instead Of Crushed Bugs

Remember when everyone got really unhappy about Starbucks and their very-icky-non-vegan-but-not-actually-unhealthy crushed female cochineal beetles? We were all wondering what kind of food voodoo they would perform to replace it with something less gross-sounding and animal-free (but probably more unhealthy/artificial). Now, the answer has finally been revealed, and it’s kind of crazy…and possibly even nutritious? But don’t get too excited–it’s still a processed product of science. More »

Starbucks Says They’ll Find Cochineal Alternative; Here’s Why They Shouldn’t

Starbucks Says They'll Find Cochineal Alternative; Here's Why They Shouldn't

Starbucks announced last week that they use cochineal extract in their strawberry-flavored Frappucinos, causing near hysteria from critics who were perturbed to find that the food dye is made of crushed bugs. This week, they’ve issued a statement saying they’ll change the formula. But if we really want to put the pressure on Starbucks and other fast-food chains to clean up their menu, I think we need to shift the focus from vegan food coloring. More »

Starbucks Strawberry Frappucinos Are Colored With Crushed Bugs, Not Fruit

Starbucks Strawberry Frappucinos Are Colored With Crushed Bugs, Not Fruit

Starbucks announced earlier this week that their Strawberries & Creme Frappuccino contains cochineal extract: a type of food coloring made from crushed bugs. Some think this could make the chain less appealing to vegans (although, to be fair: Frapps aren’t vegan-friendly with or without the insect-derived food coloring), and others are happy that Starbucks is using a “natural” dye. But here’s my problem with the fact that bugs are making their drinks pink: It also means they’re not really using fruit. More »

Is Starbucks’ ‘Natural’ Refreshersâ„¢ Energy Drink Healthier Than Red Bull?

Is Starbucks' 'Natural' Refreshersâ„¢ Energy Drink Healthier Than Red Bull?

Last I checked, Starbucks wasn’t exactly failing at their goal of caffeinating millions. But if a triple grande mocha frappucino wasn’t enough to get your buzz on, they’re now serving their own energy drink: Starbucks Refreshersâ„¢. The press release (spotted over at Eater) makes the drinks sound somewhat healthy, emphasizing that they’re made with fruit juice and green coffee extract—which, apparently, has formerly been unavailable to the masses. But even if the branding makes it seem all healthy, I have to wonder: Are they really making an energy drink that’s healthier than Red Bull? More »

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