"For as many TikTok food hacks that are actually worth trying, there are plenty more that can be considered "cringe." Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) season is in full swing again - and, this year, clout-chasing on social media over this popular drink has reached its zenith. Rather than accepting the autumnal beverage in its original hot or cold cup, many TikTok users are following a new"
"This sincerely has to rank among the numerous customizations Starbucks baristas wish you'd stop ordering. Between it being unhygienic to bring one's own organic drinking vessel of indeterminate origin to be filled with coffee and the inconvenience it's causing to baristas, this is one trend that ought to fade into obscurity, and fast. Baristas are trying to fulfill orders in as an effective and efficient a way as possible."
Seasonal Pumpkin Spice Latte enthusiasm has spurred a TikTok trend of customers bringing hollowed-out miniature pumpkins to coffee shops and asking baristas to fill them with drinks. The practice originated from a viral video and has spread widely, prompting controversy at Starbucks and similar chains. Baristas describe the request as unhygienic and disruptive, adding responsibility and inconvenience to their workflow. The trend risks higher costs due to elaborate social-media-driven customizations and potential safety and sanitation concerns. Alternatives include avoiding bringing organic containers into stores and choosing respectful ways to celebrate seasonal beverages without burdening staff.
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