Starbucks Updated Its Pricing For Drink Extras, And Some Baristas Actually Approve - Tasting Table
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Starbucks has updated its menu pricing, charging customers 80 cents for flavored syrups and sauces added to unflavored drinks. Charges for matcha powder have also increased, aligning with the pricing for added espresso shots. While many customers are unhappy with the increased costs, Starbucks baristas see the changes positively, believing they will reduce stress during busy periods by discouraging overly customized drink orders. A Reddit thread among employees revealed support for the new pricing structure as a step towards easing their workload during peak times.
Although it's not perfect, at least it seems like the company is attempting to steer people away from so many add-ons, which will make our lives as baristas easier.
Many Starbucks employees expressed that the new pricing structure could help reduce stress during busy shifts by minimizing the number of heavily customized orders.
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