Starbucks resumes selling holiday drinks

[BestOffer]

Sounds like US only deal?

NEW YORK (AP) -- The red cups that symbolize the beginning of the holiday season -- and holiday drinks -- at Starbucks Corp. made their debut Tuesday.

The chain also stocked its refrigerated display cases with new lunch sandwiches in a bid to broaden its appeal to those looking for a bite to eat along with their Gingersnap Lattes.

Starbucks said all of its holiday drinks -- the Gingersnap Latte, Peppermint Mocha Twist, Eggnog Latte and new Espresso Chocolate Truffle -- are available nationwide.

The company's Christmas Blend drip coffee will be available after Thanksgiving. A new Thanksgiving Blend drip coffee is now on sale.

The sandwiches, also launched nationwide, include the Prosciutto e Ricotta sandwich, made with a ricotta and parmesan cheese spread and roasted red peppers, a Rosemary Ham & Swiss sandwich and a Goat Cheese and Roasted Mushroom sandwich, made with red pepper puree and a goat cheese spread.

Starbucks has been attempting to pull more customers into its stores in the afternoon. This summer, it offered $2 iced drinks after 2 p.m. to anyone who had a receipt from a morning purchase.

The company said its new Gold Card, which offers members 10 percent off most purchases, also appeared in stores Tuesday. Customers pay $25 to become members and receive the card.

[Raddo]

what kind of HOT deal is this? IBTL! :D

[porksoda]

what kind of HOT deal is this? IBTL! :D

also tagged under apparel

[krazynuck]

what kind of HOT deal is this? IBTL! :D

the drinks are hot...making it a hot deal :D

[CHINAdeals]

mmm. thns any recommendations?

[Yragorn]

Starbucks is overpriced.

[EveryLurker]

this sounds more like a news article..

where is the deal?

[fatpiggy]

Starbucks is overpriced.

They are all overpriced. So brew your own coffee, cook your own meal, and don't even bother go watch a movie in the cinema.

[molala]

next time, please quote a canadian article

the $2 cold drink after 2pm definitely did not happened in canada in the past summer

[Siefer999]

starbucks spam

[maytricks]

yummy :o

[DarkGiygas]

holiday stuff isnt out here yet

[molala]

I wonder if they would have the Espresso Chocolate truffle (a drink?) in here...sounds yummy

[sillysimms]

I wonder if they would have the Espresso Chocolate truffle (a drink?) in here...sounds yummy

That's what I thought too when I read the post!

[BestOffer]

Starbucks is overpriced.

when comparing some crappy coffee that sell at a food court or mcd, $1 for the 8oz, starbucks isn't that much overpriced when the grande is $1.89 after tax, making it less than $1

[funkyfr3sh_]

Sorry to thread jack but I didn’t want to create a new thread, anyone tried Tim Hortons pumpkin spice tea? Opinions? Thanks!

[molala]

That's what I thought too when I read the post!

If not, we could just melt the truffle in the espresson!! :cheesygri

[Free Willy]

The Espresso Truffle (http://www.starbucks.com/retail/nutrition_beverage_detail.asp?selProducts={3143B04 5-04F9-4CD5-A506-B6C0BE86F6F9}) sounds so good...

[molala]

The Espresso Truffle (http://www.starbucks.com/retail/nutrition_beverage_detail.asp?selProducts={3143B04 5-04F9-4CD5-A506-B6C0BE86F6F9}) sounds so good...

uh oh...not after I read the description....Starbucks have the worst hot chocolate IMO. Timmy's is like heaven compared to them

[spazzamatic]

uh oh...not after I read the description....Starbucks have the worst hot chocolate IMO. Timmy's is like heaven compared to them

and timmy's hot chocolate doesn't cost a leg and an arm.

[Free Willy]

uh oh...not after I read the description....Starbucks have the worst hot chocolate IMO. Timmy's is like heaven compared to them
I've never tried Starbucks hot chocolate, though I'm not fond of Second Cup's or Timmy's. But how bad could espresso and chocolate be? Sounds like the perfect combo. =D

[molala]

I've never tried Starbucks hot chocolate, though I'm not fond of Second Cup's or Timmy's. But how bad could espresso and chocolate be? Sounds like the perfect combo. =D

SB's hot chocolate has a funny taste to it...I tried it several times at different location and they all taste the same....it doesn't taste like hot chocolate and I can't name what it taste like...at leat timmy's and second cup taste like hot chocolate.......hot chocolate and espresso is a heaven combo...not sure about SB hot chocolate though...

[BestOffer]

and timmy's hot chocolate doesn't cost a leg and an arm.

Tim Horton's HC is made from Baker's Hot Chocolate individual packages anyway, small is like half bag, med is 1 bag and large is 1.5 bag or something

[Canuckistani]

Starbucks is overpriced.

lol really? you think so? :idea:

[Free Willy]

SB's hot chocolate has a funny taste to it...I tried it several times at different location and they all taste the same....it doesn't taste like hot chocolate and I can't name what it taste like...at leat timmy's and second cup taste like hot chocolate.......hot chocolate and espresso is a heaven combo...not sure about SB hot chocolate though...
I just bought a cup and it's really not bad at all, though a grande was almost $6. I don't remember espressos costing this much usually?

[molala]

I just bought a cup and it's really not bad at all, though a grande was almost $6. I don't remember espressos costing this much usually?

$6 for a grande hot chocolate?!?!? seriously??? i don't remember is being that expensive...I mean..my grande latte is less than $5. Is it just me? It doesn't really taste too chocolate to me...

[Free Willy]

$6 for a grande hot chocolate?!?!? seriously??? i don't remember is being that expensive...I mean..my grande latte is less than $5. Is it just me? It doesn't really taste too chocolate to me...
It was around $5.88 with tax, I think? I paid with my Starbucks card, so don't recall exactly. Still seems a bit more expensive than the usual though, but that impression might just be due to me misremembering. And it sounds like you tried it? I agree that it wasn't very chocolaty and wasn't as rich as I expected it to be.

[molala]

It was around $5.88 with tax, I think? I paid with my Starbucks card, so don't recall exactly. Still seems a bit more expensive than the usual though, but that impression might just be due to me misremembering. And it sounds like you tried it? I agree that it wasn't very chocolaty and wasn't as rich as I expected it to be.

I tried the hot chocolate many times from SB. For some reasons I forgot that I hate it after a while and keep buying it whenever I crave for one. Don't know how much more I need to spend to learn my lesson. >:( I agree that it doesn't taste very chocolatety so that's why I'm not sure about whether or not you could taste anything for the Espresso Chocolate Truffle

EDIT: O wait...do you mean you tried the hot chocolate or the espersso chocolate truffle?

[Free Willy]

I tried the hot chocolate many times from SB. For some reasons I forgot that I hate it after a while and keep buying it whenever I crave for one. Don't know how much more I need to spend to learn my lesson. >:( I agree that it doesn't taste very chocolatety so that's why I'm not sure about whether or not you could taste anything for the Espresso Chocolate Truffle

EDIT: O wait...do you mean you tried the hot chocolate or the espersso chocolate truffle?
Oh, I was talking about the espresso truffle! Seems like we misunderstood each other. :lol: They don't officially start offering it until next week, but the folks at my local Starbucks said they could still make it for me. Maybe I'll try their hot chocolate tomorrow to compare the two. :)

[molala]

Oh, I was talking about the espresso truffle! Seems like we misunderstood each other. :lol: They don't officially start offering it until next week, but the folks at my local Starbucks said they could still make it for me. Maybe I'll try their hot chocolate tomorrow to compare the two. :)

heh....that explains it..cos i thought you were referring to the HC cos the Espresso Chocolate Truffle isn't out yet....ooppss..:o

Is it possible to ask for extra shots of chocolate? Maybe I'll see if the barista at my local SB will sell me one tomorrow...:cheesygri

[Free Willy]

heh....that explains it..cos i thought you were referring to the HC cos the Espresso Chocolate Truffle isn't out yet....ooppss..:o

Is it possible to ask for extra shots of chocolate? Maybe I'll see if the barista at my local SB will sell me one tomorrow...:cheesygri
I'm sure they could add some extra shots of chocolate, though whether or not they'd charge for it, I'm not certain. Maybe if you had a registered card they'd be more inclined to offer the extra for free? I've never actually taken advantage of the perks of my card, so I don't know what you can and can't get for free. :lol:

[molala]

I'm sure they could add some extra shots of chocolate, though whether or not they'd charge for it, I'm not certain. Maybe if you had a registered card they'd be more inclined to offer the extra for free? I've never actually taken advantage of the perks of my card, so I don't know what you can and can't get for free. :lol:

I often wonder about the free syrup part too cos I always order than give them my starbucks card after they told me the total and I never keep track of the $$ :(

Anyways, let me know what you think about the regular HC cos I never heard any comment about SB's HC...and I'll see if I could try the espresso chocolate truffle today..:cheesygri

[DarkGiygas]

the espresso truffle is made from the signature hot chocolate and theres no syrup added... you could add more regular mocha syrup but it might taste weird

that stuff is sweet enough though as it is.

[molala]

the espresso truffle is made from the signature hot chocolate and theres no syrup added... you could add more regular mocha syrup but it might taste weird

that stuff is sweet enough though as it is.

you tried it already too??

[DarkGiygas]

i work there lol

[molala]

i work there lol

awwww....do you think they will sell it to me if i ask for it today? i love trying new drinks and i'm so anxious over it

one more thing...do you think their regular hc is really ****** or is it just me?!?!

[DarkGiygas]

haha they should make it for you

the regular hot chocolate is alright, im sick of everything though