For those of you who have not picked up on it yet, I love coffee and I really love Starbucks. I decided for my next blog post I would do something similar to what I did in the fall, and write about my fav seasonal Starbucks drinks (What Starbucks Drink You Should Have This Fall). If you have a few extra dollars hanging around (or a sufficient meal plan) you should try some of these! I personally ordered all of these drinks (at least once) to give you the most accurate opinion. So without further ado, here are some Starbucks drinks you should definitely try this spring!
1. Iced Caramelized Honey Latte
This is one of the new drinks that Starbucks just released this month. It tastes great iced, especially on a warm spring afternoon. It has caramelized sugar to give it a little crunch. The little bit of honey really balances out the flavors. It is very sweet, but it tastes amazing! If you have a sweet tooth, this is your drink. It really makes you feel like summer is around the corner!!
Pro-Tip: Before drinking, make sure you mix it around because most of the sweet stuff (drizzle & honey) is at the bottom. *you can get this drink hot, cold, or in a frap
Sunny days always call for Starbucks
2. Iced Caramel Macchiato
The Caramel Macchiato is by far my absolute go-to drink. Iced or hot, this drink always knows how to hit the spot. The caramel drizzle evens out the bitterness of the espresso. If you ever "pick-me-up", this would be great. It tastes amazing and keeps me up for the rest of my classes. Even though this drink is sold year-round, it tastes especially good in the spring!
Pro-Tip: On the Starbucks secret menu, you can get this drink in a frap! Just ask for:
Classy girls love caramel macchiatos
3. Very Berry Hibiscus
This drink is without a doubt the "berriest" of them all. If you love raspberries, you my friend, have come to the right place. This drink is actually a refresher (which is true, it keeps me refreshed), so it's not overpowered with flavor. It's a great drink to order if you wanna sit outside and chat with a few friends for a bit (or in my case, gossip for 4 hours).
Pro-Tip: If you have a sweet tooth, ask for 2 shots of raspberry. It makes it a lot sweeter and much more flavorful! (shouts to my girl Julie for the suggestion)
Trust me, this is a "berry" good drink
4. Shaken Mango Black Tea Lemonade
I guarantee you, this will be one of the best lemonades you will ever have, ever! I am a huge mango black tea lemonade aficionado (tbh an all-around Starbucks aficionado as well). Sipping this drink on a sunny day will make you feel like you're at the beach. This drink actually includes a little bit of passion fruit, so it really is a tropical vacation in your mouth!
Pro-Tip: If you are a green or gold level member, this drink counts for a 50 cent refill at any participating Starbucks (you might have to go to a Starbucks off campus because the ones on campus don't normally offer all the rewards)!!
J chillin' by a tree with some mango black tea...
5. Iced Smoked Butterscotch Latte
"Smoked butterscotch" is one of those phrases that gets you intrigued because of its unfamiliarity. That was one of the main reasons I decided to try it (also it was new). This drink is very strong and has a very distinct taste. This is one of the few drinks I suggest for a rainy day, which in State College, we get a good amount of.
Pro-Tip: Just like the caramelized honey latte, you should mix it before you drink it. But if you got it iced, don't mix it too hard or else you will get the smoked butterscotch sauce stuck in your straw and accidentally slurp it up in the first sip (trust me, I learned from experience)!! *you can get this drink hot, cold, or in a frap
Can I have my (butter)scotch on the rocks?
6. Strawberry Açaí
Starbucks makes a lot of great refreshers, but this is definitely my fav one. Once you see this drink pop up on the menu, you know that warmer weather has to be coming soon! I promise you this refresher lives up to its name. I suggest grabbing one on the way to class, that way you can stay positive (and maybe focused) throughout the whole lecture.
Pro-Tip: Ask for a spoon when you get this drink, because you will be digging those strawberries out once you finish it.
All smiles when I'm sippin' on some strawberry açaí
Without a doubt, this was one of my fav posts to write. Sure it broke a little bank, but it was so worth it (plus I got a few bonus stars)!! I had a lot of fun writing the reviews and even more fun trying all those drinks. Hopefully all you Starbucks fanatics found a new drink to enjoy this spring, and hopefully some of you non-Starbucks drinkers found a reason to change your mind!
I wanna give a quick shout out to my roomies for taking all those pics (and for putting up with me), I couldn't have done it without you guys, thank you! As always, feel free to leave any questions and/or comments! I really hope you guys enjoyed reading this post! Happy spring! Happy Starbucks tasting! Fill your life with nice shoes, warm smiles, & plenty of dreams With Love, Maria
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The weather here in State College has been getting much warmer. Spring is (hopefully) just right around the corner. Since the seasons are starting to change, I decided that I should make a few changes in my life as well. Time to do some new things, and get out of that winter hibernation. Here are a few things you can try to make you a happier college student, and end this year on a good note.
1. Venture out of your coffee (or beverage) comfort zone
As you know, I am a huge coffee fan. I realized every time I order or make a cup of joe, it's always the same thing (Pike Place roast). I decided to try a lighter roast when I went to Starbucks and it tasted amazing! If you haven't had the Blonde roast at Starbucks before, I highly suggest it! Even if you're not a huge coffee fan, you can still try this! Instead of grabbing your go-to beverage (OJ or Peach Tea, etc.) and get it in a different flavor (Apple Juice or Pumpkin Spice Tea, etc.)! Even if you don't like it, at least you tried something new!
There's no such thing as "too much Starbucks"
2. Add a little inspiration to your blank wall
Over winter break I went shopping and got a few frames to spice up my room. I put them on the painfully blank wall in my dorm. It will keep your morale up (at least enough to keep you from going insane) 'til the end of the semester. It's a quick fix to any boring patch of your house, apartment, or dorm. You don't even have to paint or hammer anything, you just gotta use a few Command Strips and you'll be all set!
Pink & gold are always a classy girl's fav colors
3. Start keeping a journal
I've always been meaning to start some kind of journal for quite some time now. Writing in a notebook is a great way to decompress and reflect on your thoughts throughout the day. I find this to be very therapeutic, especially if you're going through a rough patch (Tbh, who isn't having a hard time rn? We're in college, we're always having a hard time). Keeping a journal can also help you reflect on what happened in the past. Before you know it, you'll see how much you grew!
Always monogram your journal
4. Make a bumpin' spring playlist
It's simple: new season, new music. Listening to different music can really put you into a new mood. I decided to make this playlist for when I'm lounging by myself, cracking down on some homework, or just walking to class. I created a mix of some newly discovered songs with some older songs that I used to love (and still do), but haven't listened to in a while. Good music creates good vibes, so let those good vibes flow!
You can check out my playlist by clicking on the button below
5. Treat yo'self to a little something special
It's been an especially stressful time lately, so you deserve a little something for yourself! Whether it's as small as getting guac on your burrito at Chipotle, or as big as a new pair of shoes (or three... whoops), you should treat yourself to it! You just finished all those midterms and are halfway through the semester, I think it's time for something just for you. It's a good way to reward yourself for getting this far, and before you know it, you'll be done! Don't worry kids! Hold onto your sanity, it'll be over soon!!
The question isn't if you should have the cookie, it's how many cookies should you have?
Summer 2k16, here we come! I don't know about you (I'm feelin' 22), but I am so ready to be done with the school year! Freshman year has been great and I love it here at Penn State, but I can't wait to relax for almost four months! I hope my spring tips were able to help you in some way, and maybe you tried a few yourself! I know that we can make it and finish this year with a bang (a good one of course)! As always, please feel free to leave any questions or comments. If you want to contact me personally, you can check out my "Contact" page and use your preferred medium.
Happy spring from Happy Valley! Fill your life with nice shoes, warm smiles, & plenty of dreams With Love, Maria |
Meet MariaHello! I'm a professional shopaholic & monogram aficionado studying at Penn State. I hope you enjoy my blog!
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