Starbucks recently announced a major change to its iced coffee recipe, the first update in 18 years. The new blend features sun-dried and washed Latin American coffee beans with flavors of malted milk chocolate and brown sugar sweetness. Additionally, the iced coffee is now served unsweetened as the standard due to customer preferences for less syrup.
The switch to the new blend has sparked debate online, with some customers noticing a burnt or soured taste that they believe is a result of the recipe change. Social media platforms like Reddit and TikTok have been flooded with users discussing the difference in their favorite iced coffee drinks since the update.
Starbucks acknowledged that over two-thirds of their beverage sales come from cold drinks like iced coffee, so this change will impact many regular customers. The brand’s coffee developer, Leslie Wolford, stated that the new blend is meant to be versatile and customizable to suit any customer’s preferences.
While some are disappointed in the new blend, others are embracing the change to the iced coffee recipe. It remains to be seen how the public’s opinion will shift as more customers try out the updated drink. The update to the iced coffee blend is part of Starbucks’ ongoing efforts to innovate and meet the changing tastes of its customer base.
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