I am usually a huge advocate for making coffee at home and bringing it with you to work. If you buy an expensive cup of brew every day, it can cost you up to $1000 a year ( or more if you get a Grande Mocha Latte skinny with an extra shot of espresso blah blah blah. yeah, thanks...but I'd rather make coffee at home, and go on an extra vacation).
But for the next 8 weeks I may just splurge once a week. Check out this new promotion from Starbucks! They have a different Bold coffee flavor every week for 8 straight weeks. And the particular coffee of the week is only $1.50 + tax for a tall! Ask a barista for a passport book and they will give you one sticker for each flavor (so one sticker a week). Collect all 8 stickers over the course of 8 weeks, and Starbucks will give you a free pound of coffee (the bold flavor that you like best).
The Bold coffee schedule is as follows:
Week 1: Yukon Blend (this started this past Tuesday, 3/9)
Week 2: Italian Roast
Week 3: From Africa to Africa Starbucks Red
Week 4: Komodo Dragon Blend
Week 5: Caffe Verona
Week 6: Cafe Estima Blend
Week 7: Gold Coast Blend
Week 8: Sumatra
So, if you participate in this entire promotion...one coffee per week at $1.50 = $12.00 (plus whatever your state government takes) PLUS you get an full pound of coffee (thus starting the make your coffee at home cycle all over again). So this is a fantastic deal, and a fun chance to try out some new coffee!
But, remember people...I am only condoning this on this one occasion!!
xo
E
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Great Idea Elisa!!!!! I loveeeee my starbucks! :)
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, my perspective on starbucks isn't very positive. EVERY time I buy a cup of coffee, it tastes burnt and I am left with another cup of wasted money. That being said, I have tried some of their coffee blends for home use and have been pleasantly pleased. If they are coming out with new flavors, they may be worth a try. I may just steel myself once again and brave the starbuck cafe experience for this new promotion. Thanks for keeping all of us up to date on these wonderful frugalities in life!
ReplyDeleteAlden- I agree with your Starbucks views (I tend to be a Dunkin Donuts girl myself...). I usually think their mild coffees are too bold...so I was a bit scared by the thought of trying an actual "bold" blend! But, for the sake of research (& and a good deal), I tried the first bold today & I was pleasantly surprised. It was a good cup o' joe! I am just wondering if I will be able to tell the difference between this flavor and the others...we shall see!
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