Starbucks barista reveals popular item is about to double in price
Wikimedia CommonsA Starbucks barista took to Reddit to share a popular item that is about to double in price.
This item in question is none other than the chain’s beloved bottled syrup, which is currently being sold in store, and continues to be a popular item among customers.
She shared an image of the computer at Starbucks, reserved for employee’s only, that reads ‘beginning 3/18, the price for bottled syrups available for customers to order will increase from $12.95, to $24.95.’
This includes classic, caramel, vanilla, and sugar free vanilla syrup.
Reddit can’t believe Starbucks price increases
After the post was made on the platform, people couldn’t believe the price increases displayed by the brand.
“Who the f**k is going to pay $25 for 1 liter of unflavored boiled down sugar water? That’s literally all that classic is,” one user wrote.
“I don’t understand the end goal of the people making these choices. I mean, obviously, it’s to squeeze as much money out of customers as possible but do they not have people who also realize how much of their customer base they’re pushing out?” another asked.
One customer had a suggestion for syrup fans: “Tornai and Monin are so good! If you have a Ross and T.J.Maxx / Marshalls stores nearby you’ll likely run into a few bottles!”
Many agreed, saying that they’d tried the less expensive dupes and that they tasted just as good, if not better.
“$7 bottles of Torani or Monin from Marshalls is my go-to and taste much better.”
Another Starbucks barista went viral in February, when they revealed their most hated drink order.