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21 To Drink Coffee? FDA Might Create Age Restrictions

Wes Styles — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:00:43 +0000

Many, many years ago the FDA approved caffeine to added to products. This was when soda drinks were being introduced to the market place. With the way more and more products are being released with caffeine infusions, the FDA worries about the health effects on children. Other countries around the world have restrictions on how old [...]

21 Examples of Starbucks Employees Completely Massacring Someone's Name

Emerald Catron — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:00:32 +0000

If there's one thing we love about Starbucks, it's that they always give us a place to go to the bathroom. Aside from that, it's also always a good time when they mix up a customer's name. When a Hong Kong Starbucks employee thought a woman named Virginia was actually named Vagina, we laughed.

We figured why not keep the laughs coming and found some more Starbucks name fails. We also included what the original name is supposed to be, since it's not always entirely clear. You're welcome.

Coffee Made with Elephant Dung – Sells Out

Wes Styles — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:09:13 +0000

Here in America people love themselves some coffee. Starbucks has made a fortune off our obsession of the caffeine delight. I doubt you’ll see this flavor of coffee at your local shop anytime soon though, but up in Canada – Elephant Dung Coffee is a hit! Black Ivory Coffee is said to be an ”earthy in flavor and [...]

Jimmy Kimmel's $7 Starbucks Challenge

Kyle Dowling — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:20:16 +0000

The new seven dollar cup of Starbucks coffee left talk show host Jimmy Kimmel wondering: would people even notice a difference between the regular cup and the premium?As it turns out, people can’t even tell when they’re drinking two of the same cups of regular, non-Starbucks coffee, let alone the fancy new blend. Except one guy, who will probably [...]

Starbucks Patron Arrested After Flicking Her Bean

Joe Student — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 16:00:59 +0000

A female patron of a Starbucks in Florida was arrested on drug charges Thursday after staff members notified police that she had been masturbating in the lobby of the coffee shop chain. Bradenton, Fla. police say they responded to a report that Jennifer Piranian, 29, had been masturbating inside the shop. Piranian (left) told officers [...]

Starbucks vs. Dunkin' Donuts — Which Is Better?

TheFW Staff — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:45:10 +0000

In one corner, we have Starbucks, the coffee conglomerate that brought the urban coffee shop vibe to people all around the world. All people have to do is look for that green, wavy-haired mermaid to get their caffeine fix.

In the other, we have Dunkin’ Donuts, the coffee brand that “America runs on” and has been around since the first Massachusetts location opened in 1950. It’s not just the location for great coffee, but great donuts, too!

Rats Like Starbucks Too

amanda.medina — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 17:01:20 +0000

How much is one willing to sacrifice these days to have a decent cup of coffee? Don’t get me wrong, I truly love Starbucks and believe that not all Starbucks are run this way. The people recording this happened to be in the right place at the right time (or vise versa). This makes [...]

New Starbucks Payment Method

amanda.medina — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 19:23:10 +0000

2011 is in full gear, and February is right around the corner. It’s hard to believe how much has happened already in this month alone within the news and in businesses. Starbucks has made several major moves already this year. Starbucks has introduced their new logo, new beverage size, and now they have a new [...]