While in college, I worked as a barista at Starbucks. I had a flexible schedule and all the coffee I needed to fuel late-night study sessions. It was a great fit for the time! I recently had the opportunity to reflect on my experience in this Mashed article: Baristas Reveal What Your Starbucks Drink Order Really Says About You.

It was fun to think back on all of the unique drink orders I made and the customers I interacted with. And, trust me, I heard A LOT of unique drink orders during my time at Starbucks.

But, in reflecting, there was one drink order that stood out from the rest: the “Pinkity Drinkity.” Every so often a customer would utter those words, and I couldn’t stop myself from cracking a smile. If you don’t know what that drink is, allow me to explain…

When someone says they want a “Pinkity Drinkity” all they are really asking for is a Pink Drink. This is a drink that combines the Starbucks Strawberry Acai Refresher with coconut milk. It’s a sweet and refreshing sip! So, why on Earth were people referring to this drink as a “Pinkity Drinkity”? Well, that’s what Influencer James Charles would call the drink, so it stuck with people!

I remember watching his videos and honestly thinking that was the name of the drink before I worked at Starbucks! Whenever someone would order a “Pinkity Drinkity,” I thought one of two things had to be going on:

1.) They took James Charles’ word for it and confidently assumed that was the name of the drink.

2.) They knew they could say Pink Drink, but they also knew saying “Pinkity Drinkity” was more fun.

No matter the reason someone said, “Can I get a Pinkity Drinkity?,” they added entertainment to my shifts. And, they gave me a story to tell in this article.

Have you ever ordered a “Pinkity Drinkity”? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments or on Instagram. Let’s chat!

If you can’t get enough of cinnamon and spice around the holidays, this drink is for you. It’s simple to make, and it will give you just the kick of caffeine you need. Also, it’s a great treat to make for guests!

Here are your six steps to a perfect Dirty Chai Tea Latte:

Step 1: Add 1 tablespoon of Vanilla Copina Co to your cup (or another vanilla flavored powder or syrup).

Step 2: Add an espresso shot or a bit of hot coffee to your cup. Mix the coffee well with the vanilla flavoring.

Step 3: Add 1/2 cup of chai tea concentrate of your choosing.

Step 4: Add 1/2 cup of milk (I used oat milk).

Step 5: Add ice.

Optional: Add a cinnamon stick for some extra spice

Step 6: Enjoy!

What’s your go-to coffee to make at home? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments or on Instagram. Let’s chat!

Who knew that mushrooms and coffee could mix? I didn’t believe it until I tried the Reishi Maple Cold Brew from one of my favorite local shops, Bona Fide Juicery.

Upon the first sip, the drink was extremely smooth and delicious. It was the perfect mix of cold brew, coconut creamer, maple syrup, reishi powder, and cinnamon. If you are in the area, I highly recommend going to Bona Fide and trying it out! It has become one of my go-to orders there.

If you are not in the area or if you want an at-home option, this drink is pretty easy to replicate. All you need are a few ingredients and a touch of barista technique. A hand frother is also very helpful to have, but in a pinch, a whisk can work too.

To get started on my at-home Reishi Maple Cold Brew, I collected my pre-made Krum cold brew, Om Mushroom hot chocolate blend, Nut Pods original creamer, store-brand cinnamon powder, store-brand sugar-free maple syrup, and ice.

I used some Om Mushroom hot chocolate blend instead of reishi powder to give it a mocha taste. If you prefer, you can definitely use regular reishi powder!

The first step is to combine the reishi powder, creamer, cinnamon, and maple syrup. How much of each ingredient you use is really up to you and your taste buds. Personally, I used about a teaspoon of reishi powder, two tablespoons of creamer, a couple of shakes of cinnamon, and a teaspoon of maple syrup. I used my hand frother to mix everything up until I had a nice amount of froth and dissolved powders.

The next step is just adding your ice and cold brew to the mug you used to combine everything. If you want to get a little fancy you can also add a sprinkle of cinnamon on top, but that’s optional.

Last step: enjoy!

What did your taste buds think of this drink? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments or on Instagram. Let’s chat!

This week Starbucks began serving their holiday lineup. As the weather gets cooler, I find myself craving fun and festive drinks. Annually, I look forward to Red Cup Day.

In case you do not already know, Red Cup Day is the day that Starbucks hands out red cups with your holiday drink order. For me, it has become a tradition of sorts to wake up and go to Starbucks when it opens to claim my red cup and get my first sip of the holidays.

I love this year’s cup; the pattern is so simple yet so cute! To ring in the holiday season, I ordered a grande Caramel Brulee Latte with soy milk. It’s one of my favorite indulgent drinks.

Some of my other favorites are the Toasted White Chocolate Mocha and the Chestnut Praline Latte. I’d recommend giving them a try hot or iced. As we speak, I may or may not have placed a mobile order…

What is your favorite holiday drink? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments or on Instagram. Let’s chat!

With as much as I enjoy going out for coffee, it was easy to become a cafe regular with a regular order. But, eventually taste buds get bored. I never thought I would have “to many” Iced Americanos, but I did.

To get some new drink inspiration, I took to Instagram. I posted a simple Q&A poll with the question: “What’s your favorite Starbucks order?”.

I received so many unique responses. To my surprise, there wasn’t one customization or drink the same. I decided to commit my next few Starbucks runs to trying follower drinks. It was time to break out of my comfort zone and find some new favorites.

The first drink I tried was @ruby_mundok ‘s. She orders a Peach Green Tea Lemonade with Classic Sweetener.

I assumed I’d enjoy this drink. I love a good iced tea, and Starbucks Peach inclusion is delicious. I am happy to say it turned out to be as refreshing as I imagined. I’d recommend this to anyone looking for a fun summer drink.

The next drink I tried was @itsashleykramer ‘s: a Cold Brew with Dark Cocoa Almond Milk Foam.

This drink was a pretty recent addition to the Starbucks menu. I was definitely curious about it before, so I am glad I got the push to order it. The first thing I noticed was the gorgeous layers of the drink. After sipping, I was able to confirm that its taste lived up to its presentation. If you enjoy a cold brew with just a touch of sweetener this drink is for you.

On another Starbucks run, I decided to order @katesmovingmountains ‘ regular. She gets a Mango Dragonfruit Refresher with Lemonade and no ice. Also, she likes to add on a Marshmallow Dream Bar.

This was another new-to-me order. I really enjoyed the refresher; it had a kick of tartness, but just enough sweetness too. The Marshmallow Dream Bar was such a treat! It felt so light and cloud-like. I’d recommend this order combo to anyone craving a snack on the go.

Last but certainly not least, I received some follower suggestions of drinks that I have already ordered and loved too! For your enjoyment, here they are:

–Iced Green Tea Matcha Latte from @yaymeli.m

–Iced Carmel Macchiato with Soy Milk from @asantemarie

–Pink Drink from @anthonycattani

–Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew with Extra Vanilla from @katie.graace

–Iced Black Tea Lemonade from @catelynpicco

I hope this can inspire all of us to expand our personal Starbucks’ menus. I know mine has a few new additions. Thank you to everyone who participated in my poll and shared their favorites!

What is your favorite Starbucks order? Which follower drink would you try? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments or on Instagram. Let’s chat!

If you are looking for an excuse treat yourself to a latte and a scone, here it is! The Tour de Coffee is a self-guided cafe crawl that was originally created by Erin aka @girlmeetsnewyorkcity on Instagram. To participate, you have to visit three cafes and order a drink/snack at each stop. The catch? No bathroom breaks are allowed.

I thought this sounded like a fun challenge to try out with my friend Ashley. We each had about 20 bucks and Apple Maps, so we were ready to go.

To take you along for the ride, I documented our journey vlog-style. I hope you enjoy our caffeinated adventure; maybe it’ll even inspire you to plan your own tour.

Where would you go on your Tour de Coffee? Dunkin’ or Starbucks? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments or on Instagram. Let’s chat!