Starbucks Gossip: Starbucks Refreshers debut globally (*that* explains the T-shirts!)

July 10, 2012

Starbucks Refreshers debut globally (that explains the T-shirts!)

I walked into my neighborhood Starbucks this morning and noticed the baristas were wearing new T-Shirts -- a sign that something new has debuted. I checked the sign and saw that Refreshers hit stores today

How are they selling?

NOTE TO CUSTOMERS: Starbucks is giving away 12-ounce samples on Friday from 12-3 p.m. local time.

* Starbucks Refreshers debut globally (Starbucks press release)

* Starbucks' new coffee product doesn't taste like coffee (Seattle Business Journal)

Jul 10, 2012 7:52:37 AM

8 Comments

Worked yesterday, they seemed to go over pretty well. I'm surprised their wasn't more mention on Facebook though.

Posted by: Managermatt | July 11, 2012 at 10:10 AM

I liked the sample I tried. A little overly sweet for my taste, but not in a sickly syrupy way. The real fruit floating around in it was a nice (if not slightly strange) touch. The samples were shaken with ice, and I don't imagine I would like it very much unless it were absolutely ice cold. It's a tall can, and getting to the bottom after holding it in my hand would probably be in "warm beer" territory. I don't think I'd buy one, but the samples were nice.

Posted by: Sarah | July 11, 2012 at 10:50 AM

(I should add, the sample I was given was not 12 ounces, but rather maybe 1 ounce, in those tiny plastic sampler cups)

Posted by: Sarah | July 11, 2012 at 10:52 AM

Sarah, there are hand crafted ones available in the store which aren't carbonated. Those are the samples you tried, not the ones from the cans.

Posted by: marshmallow | July 11, 2012 at 03:48 PM

"Starbucks' new coffee product doesn't taste like coffee (Seattle Business Journal)"

So the reviewer has no clue what coffee is then; and needs to keep their mouth shut.
I love the new drink, and it VERY much tastes like an unroasted coffee drink. Tried Strawberry Lemonade and Orange. Both kick @$$!
New second favourite drink now.

Posted by: lostinlodos | July 11, 2012 at 06:57 PM

i tried these when they were testing this in san diego 2 summers ago. glad to see it finally go national

Posted by: uwgirl | July 13, 2012 at 10:52 AM

The shirts are ridiculously ugly. I'm going to burn mine eventually.

Posted by: Amanda | July 15, 2012 at 01:46 AM

Here,s one for you just went to a Starbucks in Central Plaza in Zurich. Was told they don't have any coffee. Not a great advertisement for a world wide roll out!t

Posted by: Stuart | July 29, 2012 at 02:15 PM

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