After finding this out about Starbucks we are kind of wondering what Coffee Bean or Pete's Coffee is hiding behind their doors!
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All full and part-time employees in the U.S. (or partners, as Starbucks calls them) can apply to Arizona State University’s online undergraduate program. Roughly half of the tuition is paid through a scholarship while the rest is reimbursed at the end of the semester.
The original logo was NSFW
Instead of the modest, green mermaid we’ve all grown to respect and give money offerings to, the original Starbucks maiden did not have any coconuts, starfish, or flowing hair to obscure her breasts.
The most expensive Starbucks drink cost $93.58
Business Insider’s Jacob Shamsian took the crown from Renee C. whose Caramel Frappucino clocked in at $86.55.
Deep-fried Starbucks coffee exists
Though not explicitly endorsed by the company, these deep-fried balls of ground Starbucks coffee debuted at the San Diego Fair last summer.
Until a couple of years ago, PSLs didn’t contain pumpkin or spice
The unusual delight people get from drinking a pumpkin pie is impossible without artificial flavors. Pumpkin Spice Lattes contain lab-made flavors that mimic cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and vanilla. If you actually dump those spices in your latte, the resulting beverage will taste more like a Chai Tea Latte.
The original founders of Starbucks jumped ship to invest in Peet’s Coffee
Three dudes got together in the 80s, inspired by Peet’s, and opened the first Starbucks. Over the next few years, they all abandoned the company, leaving newcomer Howard Schultz at the helm. Now, Starbucks stock is worth $59 while Peet’s was only worth $8 before another company acquired it.
Kenny G claims responsibility for the Frappuccino
The king of easy-listening, candle store/elevator music claims that he berated CEO Howard Schultz to make a version of Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf’s blended espresso drinks.
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Article Source: Food Beast
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