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Starbucks Sweet Tea, Please.

Saturday, July 19, 2008 Leave a Comment

***CONTEST HAS NOW ENDED***

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The other afternoon the kids and I were out grocery shopping. Our local grocer has a Starbucks inside and we usually treat ourselves to some Starbucks Love. Well, it was exceptionally hot outside and my usual hot/milky/coffee-ish drinks just wouldn't do. I, instead, ordered a Sweet Tea.

"A Grande Sweet Tea, Please."

"Oh, and these organic Chocolate Milks too."

It felt weird ordering something so simple as a Grande Sweet Tea. My order is usually a bit longer with the word "Whip" in it. I wasn't sure how the taste would favor either. I was pleasantly surprised when I sipped on it. It's not as sweet as maybe Chick-Fil-A or McCalisters's Tea, but it was good! I'm not sure what they did to it because I still received that rush of Caffeine Goodness I long for with my regular drinks.

In all honesty, my 17 month old stole a sip and enjoyed it so much we had a blown out fight in the Chip Aisle. Not pretty, folks. Not pretty.

I wanted to let all my readers know how great this tea is. I know when all you Starbucks Junkies go for a "fix" you don't want something weak like tea or you're just longing for your regular drink, but it's Goooooooood when you're wanting refuge from the heat!

Bottom Line:
Taste: It's perfectly sweet, but you can still taste the "herbish" taste if you know what I mean.
Size Matters: Don't get a Tall! They load it with ice and by the time you're actually getting "refreshed" it's gone and you need more. Grande is still a bit small for me, but Venti is too much.
Price: MY GOODNESS! It was a dollar and some change! Yes, it's cheaper than your regular Mocha or Frap. If you're pinched for pennies, this is perfect!

I have some even better news, as you finish up reading this review.......

Ready for it?

I'm GIVING some Starbucks Sweetness AWAY! Yes! Why? Because I want to, NO really, I've kinda been mourning all the closings of Starbucks. Who wants to see their Starbucks spot close? NOT ME! Luckily, we only have 5 here in Charlotte closing and none are even remotely close to me. If you're curious about the stores closing near you, read about it here.

STARBUCKS please don't close!!! We beg you!

Back to the Giveaway! I'm giving a 20.00 Starbucks gift card away to my readers. All you have to do is leave a comment telling me your favorite drink at Starbucks and how you order it. We won't laugh at you if it's really long, I promise. If you want an extra entry, link back to my post on your blog. Let everyone know I'm just giving Starbucks goodness away RIGHT HERE! If you're not a blogger, you can still enter by adding your email address so I can contact you if you're a winner.

**Note** If you are linking back to me for an extra entry... Please send me the url link via comments or email so I will be aware. I want all of you blogging Momma's to have your extra entry!!! :)

The contest starts today, July 19th-August 2nd at Midnight (Eastern Time).

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98 comments »

  • Ella & Michelle said:  

    Non-fat carmel macchiato iced

  • Briana said:  

    Hot chocolate is the only thing I've ever had at Starbucks! I've only been once! I'm going to post the link to your giveaway on my blog!

  • Roxanne said:  

    I dont really remember what it was called but man it was good. something french vanilla. not sure if it was a latte but it was to die for and with that whipped cream on top yum!

  • Candace Clark said:  

    I love starbucks. I order chia tea latte with whole milk.

  • laura said:  

    I get the caramel macchiato, decaf, lowfat.

    I love the dulce de leche - but I think that's a seasonal thing!

  • My Goodness said:  

    Mmmm...I'm of the non-coffee-drinking-crowd...but I LOVE their Strawberries N Cream smoothie drink! How I order it...as often as possible! :)

    Thanks for doing a contest!

  • Audrey said:  

    Non fat, no water chai lattes. They are my favorites. I stop there almost every day.

  • McFurr said:  

    Peppermint mocha is my favorite, although it is generally only a Christmastime drink they will make it for you if you ask nicely. But in the warmer months I am a sweet tea fiend so I will have to try that from Starbucks next time I stop by.

  • Elisa said:  

    1/2 way on the caramel topping
    OR
    Soy Vanilla Latte

    I used to love their Amaretto latte but they no longer have that flavor :-(

  • Nicole said:  

    I'm a chai latte soy kind of girl. But on hot days I just get some shaken iced tea..cheap and refreshing.

  • Jenna said:  

    When I want something warm, and with a pick me up I get a
    Triple Grande Nonfat Mocha

    When I want something different I get a Grande Mocha Frappachino....It is Sinfully Delicious!!!!!!!!

  • Steph said:  

    Tall, soy, pumkin spice latte with no whip....I'm lactose intolarant. Its mmmmm good.

  • Laura @ Laura Williams' Musings said:  

    The Peach Green Tea is my fave. Oh Yum!!

  • janetfaye said:  

    I like Tazo® Green Tea Frappuccino® Blended Crème.

  • Betsy said:  

    Right here with ya sister. SB is the bomb! I get a drink that tastes just like a latte but cheaper (and healthier). I get the Pikes Place roast and add toffee nut syrp to it. Then I add half and half, a little whipped cream, and Splenda! Yummy!

  • Betsy said:  

    Blogged ya for extra credit! yahoo!

    http://thehomeschoolway.blogspot.com/2008/07/starbucks-love.html

  • SuperAngel said:  

    Well seeing as though I have only been to Starbucks ONCE in my life (5 years ago) I don't know what my favorite is. But I do love Mochas! So it would be a mocha of some sort!

    This is a great giveaway!

    Miss Amanda
    http://superangelsblog.com

  • debhmom3 said:  

    Grande Mocha Mint Chocolate Chip Frappachino. And three chocolate milks for the kiddos. Mmmmm.

  • 3boyzmom said:  

    My order is: Grande Light Caramel Frappucino!! Yummy!! I've never tasted their tea, I think I'll try it next time! Luckily there's a Starbucks on every corner here, literally. I can name about 4 that are within a half mile of my home, so at least one should stay open!!

  • Katy Lin :) said:  

    when it's cold outside i get a venti white mocha with extra whip

  • Puddintane! said:  

    when its cold i love a hazelnut mocha and when its hot i love ( i just found this !) mint mocha frap!! i do love sweet tea tho and think i will be trying it next week when we go shopping :) thanks for the great giveaway and new drink! link to my post http://thewhateverpage.wordpress.com/2008/07/24/starbucks-giveaway/

  • MMrussianadoption said:  

    chai tea latte (any size depending on when I will be near a bathroom)

  • sphinx63 said:  

    Hot Caramel Apple Cider. Delish!

  • Bebemiqui said:  

    I love the green tea frappucino, but with the discontinued blackberry syrup.
    Great giveaway! Count me in. bebemiqui82(at)yahoo(dot)com

  • hazel said:  

    My favorite drink is their Strawberries and cream drink, I always order the largest size. Mmmmmm , even in winter!
    mitanari@yahoo.com

  • windycindy said:  

    Greetings! We just got a Starbucks a few months ago. It is only 5 minutes from our home. One of my favorite drinks is a "Iced Caramel Macchiato!"
    I order it just as it comes. Sometime, I ask for more caramel flavoring. Please enter me in your delightful drawing. Many thanks, Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

  • Ivan Girl said:  

    i love starbucks! i came to love frappuccino because of SB. anyway, i love their mocha frap and the caramel frap.

    btw, i live in asia so if ever i get picked up for this wonderful free refreshing drink, i would love my friend in the US to have it. it will be a nice treat for her. :)

    thanks.

    ivan[dot]girl25[at]gmail[dot]com

  • 3boyzmom said:  

    Hi! I blogged you here:)


    http://saveyourmoneymama.blogspot.com/2008/07/lots-of-great-blog-contests-to-enter.html

  • Lilith Silvermane said:  

    I have two of them:

    Winter: Grande Soy Chai with two pumps of Mocha.

    Summer: Grande PassionFruit Shaken Ice Tea with melon sweetner

    It's heaven!

    LilithSilvermane(at)gmai(dot)com

  • blueviolet said:  

    I absolutely love the hot chocolate. It's so chocolatey and rich! I usually order it without whipped cream because that just takes up space in the cup...lol.
    doot65{at}comcast[dot]net
    Elizabeth

  • "Deal"icious Mom said:  

    I love Starbucks but I am always afraid to order so I always tell my husbands to order me something cold with caramel and whip cream ... whatever that is - I love it!
    Sorry for being so vague...

  • bookworm said:  

    My favorite is the Pumpkin Spice latte, but it is seasonal. Needless to say, I'm loading up during the holidays! My local Starbucks is slated to close, too, and it makes me very sad. We are trying to save it.

  • kamewh said:  

    Grande Iced Caramel Macchiato :) Thank you so much for the giveaway! I will have to try a sweet tea next time!

  • Anonymous said:  

    I usually get a hot chocolate or an apple cider. katie_mmartin at yahoo dot com.

  • Karen said:  

    My favorite drink is a Decaf White Chocolate Mocha. And that's exactly how I order it.

    saltblog(at)aol(dot)com

  • Meghan said:  

    What a cool contest!

    The only thing I ever order there is their apple cider & I never horder it with the right name.

    I am always saying the middle sized carmel apple cider or the cider in the medium cup. I can never remember the "official" size names.

    Totally bookmarked your blog btw!

  • my2boyz said:  

    Venti Mocha with skim milk half dark half white chocolate(Tuxedo) with no whip cream

  • Jennifer Bogart said:  

    I live in the boonies, so no Starbucks here, but they do have them in our 'big city' 45 minutes away that we hit once a month or so. I haven't been in AGES but...I do like coffee, umm..just plain coffee? ;0.

  • emily n. said:  

    I always order the Double Chocolate Chip Frappuccino, which isn't even posted on a lot of stores' menus.

    gotfire at yahoo dot com

  • txtransplant said:  

    My fave is mocca frappachino light with no whipped cream. Tastes like a coffee-flavored fudgesicle!

  • Rachel said:  

    Ahh -- I love Starbucks!!!!

    I used to be a Mocha Latte, extra foam girl . . . but THEN I discovered the sensational Chai Tea Latte. Oh my gosh, it is WONDERFUL! It tastes like a crisp, fall day full of pumpkin pie and ginger. I LOVE IT!!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog!!!

    (and, you are linked back!)

  • Trisha said:  

    My favorite drink is the passion iced tea, I like to order it unsweetened and add my own splenda.

  • pintolinda said:  

    My favorite is a latte made with soy milk. Once in a great while I might get vanilla flavoring in it. Nice treat.

  • kaylee8 said:  

    My absolute favorite is a tall double White Chocolate Mocha - I am addicted!

  • Betty N said:  

    My daughter-in-law and her 'tween daughter love to go to Starbucks as a mother and daughter time. Occasionally I will send them a Gift card for them to go. I would love to win this for them.

  • wooby3 said:  

    I'm not adventurous. I always get a Vente Mocha with whipped cream on top. Yum!!!! Haven't gone in a while because no money ain't funny but I would love to win just to have a mocha once more.

  • andeeram said:  

    A tall skinny caramel vanilla latte.

  • andeeram said:  

    A tall skinny caramel vanilla latte.

  • Kasie said:  

    Caramel Frap with whipped cream.

  • judybrittle said:  

    Love Starbucks and I'm one of those boring people that just wants a great cup of regular coffee but its so good.

  • Ann said:  

    i LOVE the new sorbettos, my favorite is the tangy citrus ice. Yeah, I'm disappointed with the short name and it only comes in one size (but it's a perfect size)!

  • yyeres said:  

    a hot chocolate with extra sugar, thanks for the contest

  • Lisa said:  

    Double shot vanilla caramel latte.

  • Linda said:  

    A Grande Coffee Frappaccino Lite.

  • Meaghan said:  

    Grande iced coffee.

    What a cute blog!!

  • cdmtx said:  

    with Temps reaching a 100 ,i love a Mocha Frappachino ...yummmy! thanx :)

  • tamdoll said:  

    Honestly? All I ever order there is a black coffee. Sometimes I'll get a splash of soy milk, but that's it.

  • Anonymous said:  

    When I was expecting my twins I swapped from coffee to steamers - hazelnut is my favorite.
    Kris Hickey
    sendmyspamto@hotmail.com

  • Barbara said:  

    Oh boy I LOVE Triple Grande Nonfat Mocha.
    I'm not sure of how to answer how do I order it.
    I'd have to say more often!

  • Sassy Mama Bear said:  

    OK I do not get to Starbucks often so this would give me good reason to go....I order either a Cafe Mocha, skim, with a shot of English toffee and whip cream.
    Or if in season I get the Caramel Apple Cappucinno.
    enter me to win, I need more coffee :)

    sassylucylootoo(at)yahoo(dot)com

  • Sammi said:  

    Iced Carmel Latte with non fat milk, no whip..is that long enough? LOL

    but during the holidays I ALWAYS get a Pumpkin Spice Latte

  • amandasue h said:  

    I love the Coconut Frappuccino! I believe it has banana flavor in it too and I always get extra coconut on top! There iced coffee is good when I want something simple, and now I wanna try the sweet tea it sounds good and I dont like tea thats to sweet.

    unforgetable_dreamer_always (at) hotmail.com

  • cathleen said:  

    Tall iced chai latte, skim milk, not too much ice (their cold drinks are weighed down with ice)


    c81280 at hotmail dot com

  • mmj100179 said:  

    What an awesome give-away! My favorite drink is a Grande Caramel Frappucino with whipped cream!!

  • Alicia said:  

    I'm a Starbucksaholic and I have 2 drinks that I drink, especially since I can't have any dairy I am limited on what I can so my drinks are always custom-

    Here's what I order

    Decaf Venti Soy Caramel Macchiato

    or

    Decaf Venti Soy Caramel Frappacuino.

    Those are my 2 favorite drinks EVER!

    I would LOVE to win this Starbucks card, cause I need a break sometimes and taht's how I get it :)

    Alicia
    Momdot.com

  • Alicia said:  

    Oh and I just blogged about it :)

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  • Toni said:  

    Ohhhhh How I love a Starbucks White Chocolate Mocha, decaf with double whipped cream. It makes me think of little snowmen and baby deer. I can taste the wonderfully aromatic coffee as I type!

  • Toni said:  

    Here is the link to the blog I wrote
    http://www.juststopscreaming.com/2008/07/starbucks-sweet-tea-please.html

  • mmj100179 said:  

    Here's my blog post link:

    http://blog-what-blog.blogspot.com/2008/07/free-starbucks-giveaway.html

  • Liz said:  

    Grande Iced White Chocolate Mocha Latte with whip

  • Kris said:  

    REgular hot chocolate wiht whipped cream is the only thing I've ever had at starbucks.

  • Kim @ What's That Smell? said:  

    Grande cafe mocha and I order it "grande cafe mocha" hehe

    Great giveaway!!!!!

    Thanks!

    kim@accidentalmommies.com

  • Bridgette said:  

    I usually get hot chocolate, but now I want a sweet tea!

  • Tracy said:  

    Let's see my list could be very long. I *love* starbucks it's a daily stop and most days it's a 2 trip day. Thank god for the new "Sweet Treat Reward" $ 2.00 cup after 2PM. WOO HOO. I think we went to heaven..

    Venti White Chocolate Mocha Frappachino, 2 extra shots, no whip

    Venti Light Caramel Frappacuino, 2 estra shots and no whip

    The new Chocolate Bananna with 2 shots of expresso

    Venti White Chocolate Mocha

    Venti, Mocha Frappacunio, 2 extra shots with Almond and no whip ( I happen to have 2 bottle of the cocunt at home & work) makes it taste like an almond joy - YUMMY

    As you can see I love startbucks. Actually the one that's 2 blocks from my office knows us 4 girls that go in daily or twice a day.

  • fae said:  

    grande vanilla lattes are sooo good! i love starbucks!

  • Sharon said:  

    Plain coffee...light , 2 sugars...been drinking it like this my whole life.
    THANKS
    fenway07@msn.com

  • Hetal said:  

    white chocolate mocha

    herry123_us@live.com

  • tazdevil267 said:  

    white chocolate mocha in the winter time and french vanilla frappaccino in the summer

  • Simply AnonyMom said:  

    Caramel Frappucchino (in the summer)

    Caramel macchiato (in the winter and morning)

    White Mocha ANYTIME

  • camper223 said:  

    I have never been to Starbucks or tried Starbucks products. My husband got me hooked on our area gas stations french vanilla or the moca (I mix both together) frozen slushies. I would love to try Starbucks. We are traveling 2500 miles round trip for daughters wedding and birth of our sons first child so this prize would come in handy for the trip.

    Thank you for a chance to win this prize.

    camper223@live.com

  • Diana said:  

    I'm a hot chocolate with whipped cream person. Love it anytime!

    dlcwin[at]gmail[dot]com

  • Julie said:  

    I just get a Venti coffee with room, so I can put 5 Splendas and loads of cream in the cup.

    jkrisken@gmail.com

  • Jackie B. said:  

    I keep my order smple....a tall vanilla latte,please!

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  • Samantha P said:  

    i love the passion tea lemonade, and i usually order it unsweetened!

  • bboyle said:  

    Mine is pretty simple - Venti skinny latte with caramel. Not too crazy.

  • Sylvia P said:  

    the green tea frappucino is delicious!

  • Anne said:  

    Well, I have to drink decaf and can't have milk, so in the summer it's always a challenge to get them to make what I want:

    decaf iced coffee with no syrup and a little soy milk

    yes, I know, that means putting ice in hot decaf coffee, that's ok, I don't mind it being watered down

    no, no, not a soy latte, just a little soy

    it's a challenge, but good if they get it right (only happens occasionally)

  • Buki Family said:  

    oh my goodness. the carmel apple cider. it is like heaven on my lips. espically on a cold chicago day. oh the love!

  • Anonymous said:  

    I've never EVER been to a Starbucks. If I win it could be the start of a long and beautiful relationship!

  • Monalds le Georgie said:  

    Iced soy chai latte...sometimes with vanilla

  • Anonymous said:  

    I like chai tea latte, iced.
    bortmulva@yahoo.com

  • ChristiS said:  

    My favorite is a white chocolate mocha! Thanks for sharing!

  • micaela6955 said:  

    for me it's just the hot chocolate or white hot chocolate... gotta have the chocolate goodness whenever I head to Starbucks!

  • Heather said:  

    Grande Sugarfree Mocha Frap, Double Blended, No Whip.

    *pant, pant*

  • Swtlilchick said:  

    I have a Starbucks near me,it is
    so convenient.I love the Strawberry
    and Cream frappaccino.It is good
    on a hot day!Thanks for the giveaway.Love your blog

    CharlieGurl57@aol.com

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