Colder weather, falling leaves, Christmas lights and
Starbucks holiday specialty drink – oh what a great time of year this is. Every
year right before Thanksgiving, Starbucks brings back their beloved holiday
specialty drinks. Consumers flock to their local location, wait in long lines
and carry around the signature red festive cup. Toating your cup on walks, to
football games, to class, or wherever the Christmas season takes you seems to
be an annual part of winter. From concoctions such as Pumpkin Spice latte,
Gingerbread latte, Peppermint hot chocolate and more – Starbucks is a place
that has a constant line during the winter season.
There is just one thing wrong – price. Maybe it is just me
but I sure feel like the prices of Starbucks increase every year. I love
Starbucks and the feeling of going into their coffee shop but this year I
decided to try to learn how to make my own coffee holiday goodness with in the
confines of my own home. Even though most Starbucks have a drive-thru, not
having to get cold from the distance of my back door to the car is one
advantage of staying at home for some brew.
Whether you enjoy hot coco or coffee more here are a few
tips of how to change up your drink:
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Add Coffee Mate’s Peppermint Creamer
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Add Torani Hazelnut flavoring
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Add Torani Vanilla flavoring
If these flavor additions are still not “Starbucks” enough
for you then try out their new product the Starbucks Verisimo. Most comparable
to a Kureig coffee machine, the Verisimo allows you to buy the specific flavors
and produce them right in your own kitchen. Just because you can make your own
holiday creations at home doesn’t mean you still can’t make the occasional
treat to that local Starbucks location. But beware! Prices do coincide with the
Starbucks label! Aside from that…
Bon Appetite!
