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Starbucks is one of the most well-known coffee chains worldwide, and Taylor Swift has become a household name as a music icon. When you combine those two popular elements, you create an environment where Swifties (Taylor Swift fans) flood their local Starbucks to buy their favorite musician’s drink.
So, what exactly is a Taylor Swift Starbucks Drink? This is an interesting answer that is no longer available on the average Starbucks menu.
However, you can doctor this drink to have it meet Swift’s criteria and enjoy this icon’s iconic Starbucks order. In this article, we are going to look at this order a bit deeper.
Who is Taylor Swift?
Taylor Swift is an American singer and songwriter who began her career in 2004. With a focus on pop, country, folk, and rock genres, Swift is credited as the “Queen of Pop”.
She was born in 1989, which is the name of one of her albums, and began her singing career in 2000 when she sang the American national anthem at a Philadelphia 76ers basketball game.
From a humble beginning, Swift has now gone on to win multiple awards for her singing and songwriting, winning Grammys for Album of the Year, Best Pop Vocal Album, and Best Country Song. In 2019, she went on to win Artist of the Decade at the American Music Awards which is a prestigious award to add to one’s collection.
What is Starbucks?
Starbucks is a chain coffee shop that was established in 1971 in Seattle’s Pike Place Market. From the beginning, the brand roasted fine coffee beans that were sourced worldwide.
Their logo, the mermaid, is a visual nod to the origin of the brand’s name which was inspired by Moby Dick and the seafaring traditions of early coffee traders.
Since 1981, Howard Schultz has been interested in Starbucks and joined the company a year later. He is now the CEO (Chief Executive Officer), President, and Chairman of Starbucks and has helped the company expand to over 32 thousand stores in over 80 countries worldwide.
Most would agree that Starbucks has reached an iconic status and proved to be a favorite in many areas.
What is a Taylor Swift Starbucks Drink?
Now that you know a bit more about the two major players involved in this drink, it is time to look at the beverage. In short, Taylor Swift’s Starbucks drink is a Grande caramel nonfat latte, which broken down, has many elements.
First, the size of the drink is important. Starbucks has several sizes available for coffee cups including Semi, Short, Tall, Grande, Venti, and Trenta. The smallest size cup, the Demi, can hold 3 ounces of coffee and is commonly used for espresso shots. Next, the short can hold 8 ounces and is only available for hot drinks.
The tall holds 12 ounces while the venti holds both 20 and 24 ounces. This is differentiated by the temperature of the drink ordered, with the hot venti holding 20 ounces while the cold venti holds 24 ounces of coffee. A Trenta holds 31 ounces of coffee and is the largest cup available.
Taylor swift, however, orders her drink in a Grande cup, which holds 15 ounces of coffee for both hot and cold drinks. She then orders a caramel-flavored drink which is made using non-fat milk. The final component, the type of drink, refers to the interesting latte element.
A latte is made with a ratio of milk to coffee or 2/3 steamed milk and 1/3 espresso. This drink originates from America and is among the most popular coffee orders. Using caramel syrup, Swift’s go-to order can easily be made by ordering a Grande nonfat latte with extra pumps of caramel.