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expiredmightypapa posted Nov 15, 2023 05:02 PM
expiredmightypapa posted Nov 15, 2023 05:02 PM

Free Starbucks Red Cup with purchase of any size handcrafted holiday or fall beverage on Nov. 16.

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Free Starbucks Red Cup with purchase of any size handcrafted holiday or fall beverage on Nov. 16.

"The holidays are here at Starbucks! To celebrate, Starbucks is gifting a free 2023 reusable red holiday cup to customers who order a handcrafted holiday beverage (like the new Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai) at a participating U.S. Starbucks store on Nov. 16, while supplies last.

The red cup giveaway is available however you order, including the Starbucks app and Starbucks delivery on DoorDash or Uber Eats."

https://stories.starbucks.com/red...y#content2
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Free Starbucks Red Cup with purchase of any size handcrafted holiday or fall beverage on Nov. 16.

"The holidays are here at Starbucks! To celebrate, Starbucks is gifting a free 2023 reusable red holiday cup to customers who order a handcrafted holiday beverage (like the new Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai) at a participating U.S. Starbucks store on Nov. 16, while supplies last.

The red cup giveaway is available however you order, including the Starbucks app and Starbucks delivery on DoorDash or Uber Eats."

https://stories.starbucks.com/red...y#content2

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Nov 16, 2023 04:23 PM
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euuser1398928Nov 16, 2023 04:23 PM
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Quote from futuredrama :
idk what model OP uses, but I've had success with the De'Longhi Nespresso Vertuo Plus.

https://www.delonghi.com/en-us/ve.../p/ENV155B

Used with this frother:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...UTF8&psc=1

Ironically, the Starbucks Espresso Vertuo Pods work well:

https://www.amazon.com/Starbucks-...r=1-2&th=1

I typically order a "flat white" at Starbucks, and am able to recreate it pretty much exactly with these two devices and the vertuo pods.

There are likely better, fresher type options out there. This is just my experience. I don't buy starbucks that regularly, so I'm not sure how much "savings" I'm really getting here but it's easy.
Thanks for the pretty much how to. I just get americanos from Starbucks with nothing added. So I was just looking for an espresso shots.

I think I want one that does both k-cup and nespresso.
Nov 16, 2023 04:36 PM
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theimage13Nov 16, 2023 04:36 PM
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Nov 16, 2023 04:37 PM
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pakman3kNov 16, 2023 04:37 PM
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Quote from BoxOfCans :
Out of the loop, can someone explain why these red cups are so popular?
Reusable work cup
Nov 16, 2023 04:44 PM
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connordogNov 16, 2023 04:44 PM
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Quote from Beachdude117 :
What company & product model? espresso machine you buy and recommend?

2 espresso shots in a cup at Starbucks cost me $2.95, basically $3.
There's a very high value proposition to owning your own machine, even a cheap one.

For example, let's say you buy foo-foo espresso beans, whole-bean for $15 for a 3/4lb bag.

That bag will provide about 24 single shots at .62 cents each. A double-shot will then cost you $1.24...a savings of $1.76 for each order.

At Costco, you can buy this Philips machine for $400 (https://www.costco.com/philips-80...1076.html) or a Breville Barista for around $670 on sale. The Breville will make better espresso but if you're punishing the espresso with milk and flavorings it won't matter. Actually, since you're buying Starbucks espresso...well, it's not so great anyway.

Your payback, assuming you make a double-shot every day is 228 days (8mos) for the Philips machine and 382 days (13mos) for the Breville. Every day after that you're putting money back in your pocket and with a little care these machines will last years. Of course, there's a time-swap involved but net/net I come out ahead making mine at home.

Now, let's assume you DO punish your espresso with milk and flavoring, well, in my world the retail price at a local coffee shop will jump to almost $5 per order. In that case, the cost of actually making your own will only increase to a whopping $2, but your savings will increase to $3 each time you make your drink at home. So, your payback on these machines will be even quicker, 4.4mos and 7.4mos respectively. Again, once you cross these dates you're putting money back in your pocket every day.

I would start with either of these machines. If you start with the Breville, I'd also suggest that after you reach the payback period, begin saving for a real grinder and use that instead of the built-in grinder on the Breville. Espresso is really dependent upon the quality of the grinder and less so the espresso machine. A reasonably good grinder can start with something like a Eureka Notte or Facile.These grinders can last for decades and have easily replaceable components which means you can then spend money on a standalone espresso machine (ie. no built-in grinder) with fewer parts to give you problems down the road.
Last edited by connordog November 16, 2023 at 09:51 AM.
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Nov 16, 2023 05:21 PM
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Ganymede42Nov 16, 2023 05:21 PM
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Quote from BoxOfCans :
This is a normal benefit for anyone reusing any cup year round. I've never seen anyone reusing these.
I don't believe this is the case any longer (stopped when they updated star's policy recently?).

I used my own cup the last couple times and did not received 25 stars.
Nov 16, 2023 05:24 PM
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Carmen1324Nov 16, 2023 05:24 PM
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Boycott Starbucks to support employees. Union worker here and for me this is important. Or you can be a cuck for corporate America and not care if employees are given the compensation they deserve. Either way Starbucks coffee is blah to begin with, and I definitely don't need a red cup.
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Nov 16, 2023 05:25 PM
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NYmanNov 16, 2023 05:25 PM
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They put hot coffee in a plastic cup?

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Nov 16, 2023 05:28 PM
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nissinNov 16, 2023 05:28 PM
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Quote from thedowg2 :
If you think about these Red Cups, you start thinking "What is the big deal with these cups". The answer is, it's a marketing gimmick.

You're not supposed to think, you're supposed to just do. As humans, we all find ourselves simply doing, without thinking, at many points in our lives. Marketers thrive in these areas.
It worked. I was sitting on gifted GC $ for at least 10 years and they made me get 1 small hot chocolate to get the free cup lol.
Nov 16, 2023 05:31 PM
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DogAndPonyNov 16, 2023 05:31 PM
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what's the cheapest drink to get in order to get the red cup?
Nov 16, 2023 05:32 PM
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nissinNov 16, 2023 05:32 PM
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Quote from Mydiscover :
I got three of them last year and its garbage.
I got my 1st and also last one. Now that i have owned and felt it, it does feel like garbage and extra waste every year. It's just some marketing work (nice work) for some $0.99 quality (or less considered its mass produced for sbux). Thats not helping their promise on reducing waste as they pledged but more for their stakeholders.
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Nov 16, 2023 05:32 PM
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DogAndPonyNov 16, 2023 05:32 PM
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also, can you use points for a drink and still get the cup? or do you have to pay cash?
Nov 16, 2023 05:34 PM
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DogAndPonyNov 16, 2023 05:34 PM
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remember when starbucks used to sell the reusable cup in December that you could use for the entire next year for free hot coffee? And could often get it clearanced for like $10 if you waited long enough into Dec. Good times. Now you get a free plastic cup for buying a $7 overpriced drink
Nov 16, 2023 05:52 PM
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connordogNov 16, 2023 05:52 PM
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Quote from Carmen1324 :
Boycott Starbucks to support employees. Union worker here and for me this is important. Or you can be a cuck for corporate America and not care if employees are given the compensation they deserve. Either way Starbucks coffee is blah to begin with, and I definitely don't need a red cup.
Boycott Starbucks...that's the ticket! Maybe we can really show 'em and shut down the whole company and put everyone out of work!

While I believe in the the right to unionize. I don't believe in asking someone to represent my best interests and prefer to do that myself. But you are certainly entitled to your position.
Nov 16, 2023 06:29 PM
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euuser1398928Nov 16, 2023 06:29 PM
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Quote from connordog :
There's a very high value proposition to owning your own machine, even a cheap one.

For example, let's say you buy foo-foo espresso beans, whole-bean for $15 for a 3/4lb bag.

That bag will provide about 24 single shots at .62 cents each. A double-shot will then cost you $1.24...a savings of $1.76 for each order.

At Costco, you can buy this Philips machine for $400 (https://www.costco.com/philips-80...1076.html) or a Breville Barista for around $670 on sale. The Breville will make better espresso but if you're punishing the espresso with milk and flavorings it won't matter. Actually, since you're buying Starbucks espresso...well, it's not so great anyway.

Your payback, assuming you make a double-shot every day is 228 days (8mos) for the Philips machine and 382 days (13mos) for the Breville. Every day after that you're putting money back in your pocket and with a little care these machines will last years. Of course, there's a time-swap involved but net/net I come out ahead making mine at home.

Now, let's assume you DO punish your espresso with milk and flavoring, well, in my world the retail price at a local coffee shop will jump to almost $5 per order. In that case, the cost of actually making your own will only increase to a whopping $2, but your savings will increase to $3 each time you make your drink at home. So, your payback on these machines will be even quicker, 4.4mos and 7.4mos respectively. Again, once you cross these dates you're putting money back in your pocket every day.

I would start with either of these machines. If you start with the Breville, I'd also suggest that after you reach the payback period, begin saving for a real grinder and use that instead of the built-in grinder on the Breville. Espresso is really dependent upon the quality of the grinder and less so the espresso machine. A reasonably good grinder can start with something like a Eureka Notte or Facile.These grinders can last for decades and have easily replaceable components which means you can then spend money on a standalone espresso machine (ie. no built-in grinder) with fewer parts to give you problems down the road.
https://www.mynavyexchange.com/de...r/10450191
What about this one. Seems super popular and I'm sure the price helps.

I'm looking to upgrade from K-cups

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Nov 16, 2023 06:32 PM
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LovelySparrow901Nov 16, 2023 06:32 PM
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Quote from DogAndPony :
remember when starbucks used to sell the reusable cup in December that you could use for the entire next year for free hot coffee? And could often get it clearanced for like $10 if you waited long enough into Dec. Good times. Now you get a free plastic cup for buying a $7 overpriced drink
Do ppl actually buy "just coffee" there? Everyone I see there has some sort of specialty drink.

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