This Little-Known Trick Will Save You Money at Starbucks

Iced latte drinkers, listen up. We know the daily Starbucks run can be tough on the wallet, which is why we love a good Starbucks copycat recipe. But if you’re not in the mood to make your own coffee, there are still ways to save.

We’re sharing a trick for your next Starbucks iced latte order. (It’s something that we learned from a former barista!)

What’s in a Latte?

Before we tell you the secret to more affordable lattes, first you should know what ingredients are used to make a latte. A traditional iced latte contains ice, espresso and milk. That’s it! So, the trick to ordering a cheaper latte is simply to get creative in the way you put in your order.

How to Order a Cheaper Iced Latte

Here’s an example of how the actual savings work out. The Grande Iced Caffe Latte will cost you $3.95.

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But a doppio (2 shots) Iced Espresso with extra milk will cost only $2.45. (You can add extra pumps of vanilla syrup for 50 cents.)

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This handy Starbucks hack will save you at least a buck or two, and if you’re addicted to lattes like us, that savings adds up!