7 ways to save money in Starbucks

If you need a caffeine shake to survive the morning, and you, like many Americans, go to Starbucks, you may well spend a decent amount of money there. The average millennial from the United States buys coffee every month for 38 dollars, which translates into 456 dollars a year.

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Whether you go to Starbucks every day or stop by every now and then, these visits add up to expenses, even if you order nothing more than a “basic” drip coffee, he writes. Cheat sheet. The easiest way to save money is to make coffee at home. But beyond that, there are also ways to save money at Starbucks. How to do it?

1. Join Starbucks Rewards

At America's largest coffee chain, your loyalty is rewarded. Sign up for the Starbucks Rewards program and earn Stars with every purchase - you can use them to get a free food or drink, free refills of brewed coffee, tea or iced drinks, or a free drink or product on your birthday.

2. Get more stars

The easiest way to earn Starbucks Stars is to make a purchase at the establishment using your registered card or app. But you can also earn stars by purchasing Starbucks products in grocery stores, such as Starbucks K-cups or bottled Frappuccinos.

3. Order a small portion

You will not see this option on the menu in your local Starbucks, but you can save a few coins and calories by ordering a short batch instead of tall, grande or venti. You will get a drink with a volume of 8 ounces (225 ml) instead of 12 or more.

4. Bring a reusable cup

You will receive a discount in 10 cents if you ask a barista to pour you a drink in a reusable cup that you bring with you. And, no, you don’t need to buy a cup with the Starbucks logo.

5. Stay tuned for special offers.

If you're a member of the Starbucks Rewards program, keep an eye out for specials—for example, during Happy Hours there are discounts of over 50% after a certain time. Other cool promotions include instant upgrades to Gold status (which allows you to earn more stars per purchase).

6. Ask for a bigger cup

If you regularly drink some coffee from a tall portion to add milk, stop. Just ask to give you a drink in a larger cup, filling it with the amount of milk that is enough for your taste. You will save a couple of cents without spending coffee.

7. Learn the life hacking menu

Starbucks has perfectly adapted to the needs of customers who like to add something special to their drinks. Just look at the secret menu. It is no wonder that coffee lovers will find there a lot of ways to save, for example, a whole series of budget cocktails for just 3 dollars.

You can also try such life hacking: order an espresso with ice in a large cup, add the milk yourself and get a latte-do-it-yourself. There are no rules that prohibit it, but you risk looking mean.

8. Get gift cards for free or at a discount.

Check out sites like Cardpool and Raise to save 10% on Starbucks gift cards. You can also use apps like ShopKick to earn rewards for visiting certain stores that can be returned to Starbucks cards.

9. Participate in contests

Starbucks sometimes runs competitions with prizes, although this is a long race compared to simple ways to get discounts. For example, a contest could give away the right to order free from Starbucks for life. There are other tempting prizes too, such as coupons or free products. If you win, you'll soon be able to enjoy your favorite Starbucks cocktail for free.

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