I’m a Starbucks employee – the secret hack that will get you half price ice lattes every time
A STARBUCKS employee has become everyone's hero after posting the secret to getting half-price ice lattes every time.
Apparently, you can order a doppio espresso on ice and then add the milk yourself for a $1.95 ice latte, reported.
The former employee posted on to share cheaper ways to enjoy your favorite drinks at Starbucks.
The user under the name u/jadium said "An iced venti latte is ~$4, a doppio (two espresso shots) is $1.95, and a cup of ice with two add shots is $1.20."
"Because you can add as much cold milk as you want from the condiment bar (that island full of sugar packets and carafes) to whatever you're drinking, you can ALWAYS ask for an iced venti doppio, pay $1.95 then add the milk yourself. Half price lattes."
The user went on to say they often gave away free drinks to officers in uniform and also teachers.
This is just one of many Starbucks hacks.
You can also enjoy a free drink from Starbucks on your birthday as long as you're a Starbucks cardholder.
You don't even have to make a purchase - just a drink on the house.
However, one Starbucks partner they limit the drink to eight shots of espresso, much to the disappointment of some highly caffeinated guests.
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You might have heard of a "puppacino" which is a little treat that Starbucks employees can give out to dogs.
If you ask for a "puppacino," a barista will fill a small sample cup with whipped cream, and they actually might really enjoy doing it.
"That's actually one of the things we like giving out the most. Especially through drive if we get to watch the dog enjoy it," said one .
"Takes less than 10 seconds to grab a sample cup and fill it with some whip."
And finally, Starbucks employees said to get the best bang for your buck: order an iced coffee.
"The best drink to get if you want something cheap is iced coffee," said a on Reddit. "You can add any syrup for free and make it taste way better than the lattes.
"Also, ask for steamed iced coffee if our coffee is too weak. The baristas will most definitely look at you funny, but we literally have to do anything you tell us to."
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This comes as we revealed how you can still get a Starbucks drink after closing time because of one hidden rule.
And the colors of the aprons that baristas wear at Starbucks have a special meaning.
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