The $44 Starbucks Drink: What Goes Into This Expensive Coffee Order?

The Price of Coffee

• 💡 Thirty years ago, a tall latte at Starbucks cost under $2, highlighting a significant price increase over time.
• 🎯 The current discussion focuses on a specific Starbucks drink that costs an astonishing $44.97.

Ingredients of the $44 Drink

• ☕ The drink includes two espresso shots totaling $15.
• 🥑 12 avocado style shots add another $15 to the cost.
• 🍫 Mocha and dark caramel sauces contribute $1.60, with caramel drizzle costing an additional $0.60.
• 🍬 Frappuccino chips and chai add $1.60, and caramel crunch topping is $0.50.
• 🍦 Vanilla bean and chocolate malt powder (four scoops each) cost $1, while whipped cream is free.

Understanding 'Avocado Style' Shots

• 🔬 An 'avocado style' shot is defined as a shot of hot espresso added to a frozen drink, like a Frappuccino, to create a marbled effect.
• ⚡ This particular drink contains a total of 12 shots of espresso.

Availability and Consumer Reaction

• ❓ While not officially named, the drink can likely be ordered by requesting the "$45 drink" at a Starbucks.
• ⚠️ The high calorie and caffeine content, along with the extreme price, leads to a warning not to drink it alone.
• 📊 A poll question asks viewers how much they would pay for a really good cup of coffee, with $6 to $10 currently leading.
• 🥛 The conversation also touches on personal preferences like avoiding oat milk due to inflammation.