"Chloe, a 15-year-old relaxing with a venti Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino on an oversize couch, told me she has 'thousands' of Starbucks-drink photos on her phone. 'It's just ... aesthetic,' she said. 'It's a thing.'"
"Jessie, a high-school senior, wrote her college essay about Starbucks. 'Ever since high school started, I've been ordering a lot of Starbucks,' she explained. She started with Frappuccinos; when she became a junior, she raised her standards and switched to black coffee."
Starbucks on 66th and Amsterdam becomes a vibrant gathering place for teenagers after school. The atmosphere is filled with students in various styles, occupying every seat and engaging in social media. Many order colorful drinks, with some sharing their Starbucks experiences online. Teenagers like Chloe and Jessie express their connection to Starbucks through aesthetic photos and personal narratives, highlighting its significance in their daily lives and social interactions.
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