Secrets to ordering at Starbucks

one. Modifications: There are so many modifications that you would never know about. Some of the useful ones: no whip, half a shot (ristretto), types of milk (nonfat, 1%, whole, soy, cream, etc), upside down (putting the shots on the bottom of a macchiato), con panna (with whip cream- for straight espresso), and decaf (yes ALL drinks can be decaf).

two. Bring your own cup and you get 10 cents off, and usually more drink.

three. Always ask for your drink in the next size up. An example would be a grande coffee in a venti cup. That way you have more room for cream. Many times the barista will forget and give you a venti amount of coffee for the grande price. Either way, you have more drink for a cheaper price.

four. Always say the size of your drink first. The barista can't put in your order until they have a size. Chances are, you're drink could be wrong because they've been trying to memorize the order until you say the size.

four and four quarters. Get a gift card and register it on Starbucks.com (and it's free to register). You get some nice rewards: free refills, free syrups, free milk (soy and cream is extra) and free wifi. Though they act like you can always get free wifi, the only way to get it is through a registered Starbucks card or an AT&T internet account. If you use it a lot then you'll be invited to get a gold card. You get tons of rewards like free birthday drinks.