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KSweeley · May 20, 2017

Link: http://dcist.com/2017/05/starbucks_coffee_cubes_bmore.php

May 19, 2017

Washingtonians who are up for a trip to Baltimore (or St. Louis) can get coffee ice cubes added to espresso and brewed coffee drinks for an extra 80 cents, according to a Starbucks spokesperson.

The cubes, which are made from Starbucks coffee, are being offered in 100 stores between the two marketsthough it's unclear which specific shops are participating.

"As a company, we often test new products, programs and ideas to gather feedback from our customers and partners (employees)," the spokesperson said in an email to DCist.

Meanwhile, Starbucks was recently sued over its unicorn frappuccino, which a Brooklyn cafe alleges was derived from its unicorn latte drink.

The coffee ice cube pilot launched on Monday and will run for the next eight weeks.

God Dayumm · May 20, 2017

The worst part of ice coffee is the ice, that's why I order mine without. This could fix that

GhostWriter24 · May 20, 2017

Should we be outraged? It's not a bad idea, and .80 isn't unreasonable.

dallow_bg · May 20, 2017

I like this.

KSweeley · May 20, 2017

GhostWriter24 said:
Should we be outraged? It's not a bad idea, and .80 isn't unreasonable.

It sounds interesting that Starbucks is testing out coffee ice cubes.

CrocMother · May 20, 2017

God Dayumm said:
The worst part of ice coffee is the ice, that's why I order mine without. This could fix that

How do you keep it cold?

TheDrizzlerJ11 · May 20, 2017

But what are chances they'll be the same roast as the drink? Or are they gonna make ice cubes for each roast they offer... ?

cDNA · May 20, 2017

God Dayumm said:
The worst part of ice coffee is the ice, that's why I order mine without. This could fix that

Are you ordering iced coffee or a cold brew?

Poppy · May 20, 2017

i actually like normal ice, theres something about the end of the drink turning into water and crunching water ice that i like at the end of an iced coffee

Mark L · May 20, 2017

Saw the sign for this. I could take one for the team and report back.

Makai · May 20, 2017

Mark L said:
Saw the sign for this. I could take one for the team and report back.

Mark L
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Don't worry, we can crowdfund the ice cube

cbrun44 · May 20, 2017

I always get the Draft Nitro Iced Coffee... amazing stuff. Consistency and foam of a stout draft. And no ice...

shira · May 20, 2017

God Dayumm · May 20, 2017

CrocMother said:
How do you keep it cold?

They keep it in the fridge. Sometimes it is lukewarm, which is fine by me

goldage · May 20, 2017

God Dayumm said:
The worst part of ice coffee is the ice, that's why I order mine without. This could fix that

this post is nonsense im sorry

Slayven · May 20, 2017

Fake Food News until Xia posts it

ZeoVGM · May 20, 2017

This seems like such an obvious idea.

DOWN · May 20, 2017

goldage said:
this post is nonsense im sorry

No he's right, once the ice has melted to a certain point, it has dramatically watered down the drink. Coffee ice cubes would keep the best of both worlds by stopping the watering down of the flavor

Rival · May 20, 2017

I feel like this should make me angry but I like it so I'll allow it.

Tenck · May 20, 2017

goldage said:
this post is nonsense im sorry

It dilutes the taste. Some people don't like it. Get over it.

Hours Left · May 20, 2017

They should do this with their iced tea & lemonade too. They use a lot of ice, usually too much.

God Dayumm · May 20, 2017

cDNA said:
Are you ordering iced coffee or a cold brew?

I order both. Too bad cold brews are so much more expensive. I often do my own in that case

newtypepilot · May 20, 2017

Just order a cup of coffee and get a cup of ice.

xxracerxx · May 20, 2017

newtypepilot said:
Just order a cup of coffee and get a cup of ice.

I think you are misunderstanding what the point of this is.

Schattenjäger · May 20, 2017

Yup my coffee spot does this already - makes a huge difference in my iced coffee

parrotbeak · May 20, 2017

God Dayumm said:
The worst part of ice coffee is the ice, that's why I order mine without. This could fix that

But the worst part of Starbucks coffee is the coffee.

FTF · May 20, 2017

newtypepilot said:
Just order a cup of coffee and get a cup of ice.

lol they're not charging for regular ice.

titiklabingapat · May 20, 2017

Hours Left said:
They should do this with their iced tea & lemonade too. They use a lot of ice, usually too much.

This is a good idea. Green tea ice please!

IronRaven · May 20, 2017

No more watered down burned tasting coffee. What a time to be alive.

XxSlasherMcGirkxX · May 20, 2017

Hours Left said:
They should do this with their iced tea & lemonade too. They use a lot of ice, usually too much.

It's called profit bro.

Tom Nook Sawyer · May 20, 2017

IronRaven said:
No more watered down burned tasting coffee. What a time to be alive.

I drink only the finest Starbucks, sir!

Azzurri · May 20, 2017

God Dayumm said:
The worst part of ice coffee is the ice, that's why I order mine without. This could fix that

I get extra ice. Fight me.

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