"When you place a Starbucks order the first few times, there's a good chance you'll experience a fair amount of sticker shock. With syrups, additions, and milk substitutions, and even the occasional no water request, Starbucks drinks can go from reasonable to far too expensive very quickly. To help quell the totally preventable sticker shock, I have assembled some of the best Starbucks drinks you can get for under $5."
"Please note that price varies greatly from Starbucks location to location. For instance, when I was doing my initial research for this piece, I happened to be on Florida's Gulf Coast, where I found you can get a Cortado for just shy of $5. However, by the time I got back home in Central Florida, the same order had reached $5.75 at my closest location."
"For a quick drink that packs a sufficient caffeine punch without being overly sugary, consider ordering Espresso Con Panna. You can get this hot drink in a solo, doppio, triple, or quad shot. No matter which size you choose, it will come con panna (with cream) in the form of a dollop of whipped cream on top. If you've never had an Espresso Con Panna, you may be surprised just how dramatically a simple dollop of whipped cream transforms your espresso."
Starbucks orders often trigger sticker shock because syrups, additions, milk substitutions, and special requests can quickly inflate prices. Several drinks are available in grande size for under $5, but price varies widely between store locations. A Cortado cost just under $5 on Florida's Gulf Coast yet reached $5.75 at another Central Florida store, illustrating location-based differences. Some pricier stores served as reference points for typical costs. Espresso Con Panna offers a caffeinated, less-sugary option topped with an in-house whipped cream made from heavy cream and vanilla syrup that softens and flavors the espresso.
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