Starbucks Introduces New Iced Coffee Blend: What Customers Are Saying

If you’re a Starbucks fan, you may have noticed something different about your iced coffee recently. The coffee chain has introduced a new version of its iced coffee blend, the first change to the recipe in 18 years. This new blend is crafted with Latin American Beans, with notes of malted chocolate and a brown sugar sweetness.

But not everyone is thrilled with the change. Some customers have taken to Reddit to express their confusion and disappointment with the new recipe. Some have even gone as far as to say that the new blend tastes “soured” or weaker than before. However, others have praised the change to a default unsweetened blend, finding it to be more “fruity.”

Starbucks has responded to the feedback, stating that the new iced coffee is better satisfying “evolving customer preferences.” The company noted that most customers were customizing their iced coffee orders to reduce or remove the classic syrup, which was previously part of the standard recipe.

In addition to the new iced coffee blend, Starbucks has also made another major change by naming Brian Niccol, the previous CEO of Chipotle, as its newest CEO. This move is seen as a way to drive innovation and growth within the company.

So, whether you’re a fan of the new iced coffee blend or not, it’s clear that Starbucks is always looking for ways to evolve and adapt to meet the changing tastes of its customers. Have you tried the new iced coffee blend yet? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!