Starbucks is officially making life easier for anyone who loves their drinks but not the daily drive-thru run.
The coffee giant just dropped its new Refreshers Concentrates, and they are now available at national grocery stores, bringing Starbucks dupe season straight into home kitchens. The move lets fans recreate their favorite fruity drinks without leaving the house or waiting in line.
Two familiar flavors are leading the charge. Strawberry Açaí and Mango Dragonfruit Refreshers Concentrates are designed to taste just like the in-store versions people already know and love. There is also a new Lime Watermelon flavor that is exclusive to the at-home concentrate lineup, giving fans something fresh they cannot order at the counter.
Each Refreshers Concentrate comes in a 32-ounce bottle priced at $14 and makes five servings. Every serving contains about 35 to 40 milligrams of caffeine, which is similar to what you would get in a tall Starbucks Refresher. It is enough energy to wake you up without pushing you into espresso territory.
Making the drink is simple. Starbucks suggests pouring six ounces of concentrate over ice and adding six ounces of your liquid of choice. Water, lemonade, and coconut milk all work, just like in stores. Fans who miss the Blended Refreshers from 2023 can even throw everything into a blender for that icy texture.
Starbucks also rolled out Sweet Cream Enhancers in Vanilla Inspired Sweet Cream, Brown Sugar Inspired Sweet Cream, and White Chocolate Macadamia Inspired Sweet Cream. These can be added to hot or cold drinks or frothed at home for DIY cold foam.
Between the concentrates and sweet cream, Starbucks is clearly betting that home baristas are ready to run their own cafes.
