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Starbuck's newest test-market drinks: soy and acai

Attention everyone who either doesn't drink dairy or simply prefers soy milk: Starbucks is test marketing their new soy-based blended drinks in some California markets right now. Of course, this is good news for me since I live in California, but it shouldn't be a problem to get them at your local Starbucks even before they're released.

From what I can tell, the drinks they're offering right now are basically the Pomegranate and Tangerine frappuccinos, but instead of being made with tea, they're being made with soy milk. Since this is a simple change, it means that if you ask your neighborhood Starbucks baristas very nicely, they should be able to make one up for you even if you're not in the current test market!

Since I like the Tangerine tea blends, it's no surprise that I also like the Tangerine Soy. I have to go back to taste the Pomegranate, but I hear that it is even better than the Pomegranate tea frappuccino. I still can't wait to try the soy coffee frappuccinos that Starbucks has had in the works for ages now. Hopefully it won't be too long before we see those on the menu boards, too.

Another drink being tested right now was brought to my attention courtesy of some friends in Texas. Apparently, there is an Acai frappuccino at some stores. Acai is the newest "superfood" of the moment, so there is little doubt that this drink will have a few potential health benefits touted if it hits the rest of the country.

Filed Under: Drink Recipes, Coffee Shops, New Products
Tags: acai, america, coffee, drink, frappuccino, frappuccinos, ice blended, juice, new drinks, non-dairy, pomegranate, soy, starbucks, west coast

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Dr. Electro

7-07-2006 @8:54PM Dr. Electro said... Maybe now I can finally convince my wife to join me at Starbucks. Thanks for the tip, Nicole.
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Gabriella

7-09-2006 @3:07PM Gabriella said... I saw them I think this weekend at the one in the Barnes and Nobles at the Costa Mesa Mall. I needed a coffee so I did not pay too much attention.
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