Starbucks is a regular stop-off point for those looking for a quick treat while on the go, and with an extensive menu of a whopping 255 items, coffee enthusiasts have plenty of options to choose from.
If you consider yourself to be aStarbucksregular, though, chances are you’ve come across a ‘handcrafted drink’ before – and while you might not know what these are, you’ve probably already ordered them in the past.
You’ve probably had a handcrafted drink before
Handcrafted drinks refer toany drink that requires the barista to do things like steaming milk, blending ice, or preparing a shot of espresso.
So in short, any drink made by hand of one of the baristas at your Starbucks is considered a handcrafted drink.
There are a couple of different drinks on Starbucks’ menu that aren’t considered handcrafted, however, with the most obvious beingbottled and canned drinksthat are kept in coolers.
This ranges frombottles of watertopackaged frappuccino beveragesthat can also be purchased at grocery stores. Additionally,hot brewed coffee and teaare also not considered handcrafted because they just require the hot liquid to be poured into a cup before being served.
When you pay with your digital Starbucks Card in the app, you willearn two Stars for every $1 U.S. Dollar you spend at participating stores. These points can then be turned into different rewards, including:
These Starbucks Rewards items range between $0.90 and $20.00, but note that these deals may vary from store to store. To join Starbucks Rewards and earn yourself a free beverage, go toStarbucks Rewardsorthe Starbucks app.
Lauren Lewis was a Food Writer on Dexerto’s UK team and is a Master’s graduate. Her expert coverage areas include McDonald’s, KFC, Wendy’s, Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, Taco Bell, and Domino’s Pizza, as well as viral food stories from YouTube, TikTok, and X/Twitter.
