Starbucks just unveiled customizable Frappuccinos, and this vegan-friendly upgrade to their classic frosty blended-beverage means one thing: Soy Frapps for everyone!!
*HAPPY HOUR: UPDATE* Don't miss Starbucks Half-Price Frappuccino Happy Hour from 3-5 pm on from May 7- May 16 2010. Don't miss out on Soy Frapps and Chai Soy Frapps for half price! Super yum. Details about Frappuccino Happy Hour at Starbucks.com
However You Want it Frappuccino. Wow, Starbucks is really on a roll lately. First they upgrade their store interior, and now they are listening to their long-begging, Frapp-loving customers like me and taking on customizable Frappuccinos! Aka, soy milk option Frapps. I had one today as the eighty degree heat beat down on the NYC city sidewalks. Perfect Soy Coffee Frapp kinda day! Here's my taste test review, photos and a atory...
...it's actually Kathy with a "K" but I'm so giddy that I'll let this one go.
Even my kitty Nelly was intrigued by my Soy Frapp....
S is for SOY...
I'd like a Tall Soy Coffee Frapp, please.
Ah, I've always wanted to say those words, and today I finally did! Soy was a small extra charge, but whatever. Everything about my Soy Frap was blissful except one thing...
The blender that my Soy Frapp was blended in had a "DAIRY" label on it. Hmm...honestly I was too hot and tired to make a big fuss about it, but if I notice this again I am going to speak up. Was that just an error on my barista's part, or are all the soy and milk bevies blended in the same blenders? What if I was allergic?? Anyone know? Will look into this and let you know... (*update* below)
Starbucks is on a roll and rolling out Vegan Soy Frapps!...
Taste Test: Soy Coffee Frappuccino
As sweet and delightful as I remember it! I used to be obsessed with Frappiuccinos back in college when I still consumed dairy. I adored them. So sweet. So addictive. I'd get a Venti and want another! Interestingly, the Soy Frapp today was awesome, but a tad on the sweet side to my taste buds. Glad I've re-trained my taste buds to notice the high sugar content. Yay vegan diet.
So overall, loved it. Bravo to Starbucks for listening to their customers. **applause**
...now about your lack of healthy vegan muffins.....
OK, OK one thing at a time!!
Have you tried a Soy Frapp yet?? What did you think? Any raves or rants out there??
UPDATE: "I used to work at a Starbucks and it was a rule that you washed out the blenders after each drink was made, so even if the label was dairy, the blender should have been clean!" -former Starbucks employee
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