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Starbucks is adding $6 green smoothies to menu

Lacey1 — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 22:28:10 GMT

http://news.starbucks.com/news/evolution-fresh-gets-behind-the-coffee-bar-with-pure-handcrafted-smoothies

Get a Vitamix and buy organic veggies/fruit-make them yourself.

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Shaunac — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 22:30:38 GMT

No, I think I'd rather spend $6 bucks on a smoothie here and there than to spend $450-$600 on a mixer, go out and buy all the stuff, then have to make it at home myself.

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morganjen — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 22:35:12 GMT

I live a little too far away from a Starbucks that would actually carry this. It would be nice to try.

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Lucky Charm — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 22:45:07 GMT

On 3/31/2015 lacey1 said:
http://news.starbucks.com/news/evolution-fresh-gets-behind-the-coffee-bar-with-pure-handcrafted-smoothies

Get a Vitamix and buy organic veggies/fruit-make them yourself.

I agree about using organic veggies and fruit.

To use conventional would not be beneficial to your health.

IMHO.

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vac — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 23:23:55 GMT

On 3/31/2015 Shaunac said:
No, I think I'd rather spend $6 bucks on a smoothie here and there than to spend $450-$600 on a mixer, go out and buy all the stuff, then have to make it at home myself.

ITA

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jewelrymaven22 — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 23:47:14 GMT

I'd probably use the mixer three times! LOL- better to go to Starbucks!

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Tigriss — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 00:49:49 GMT

On 3/31/2015 Shaunac said:
No, I think I'd rather spend $6 bucks on a smoothie here and there than to spend $450-$600 on a mixer, go out and buy all the stuff, then have to make it at home myself.

OK, get a $100 Nutribullet and make them yourself. You recuperate your money after 16.6667 smoothies. You also get to pick your veggies/fruits. I can't have certain fruits because of a fructose problem, so I only use certain fruits and the typical veggies. I love my Nutribullet, but when I went to making larger batches I got the Ninja Ultima Dual Stage blender when I did consider the Vitamix but just couldn't justify the price. QVC had the Ninja Ultima on clearance for $159 on flex pay, so I could try it and see if it worked. It did, so I use it for my larger batches, but still use the Nutribullet for my smaller, one cup ones.

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jaxs mom — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 01:07:17 GMT

Eh, we make them at home and they don't cost 6 bucks each. Love my Vitamix

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Alsee — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 01:18:22 GMT

I'd prefer to make my own too. I know exactly what is in it, with no added sugar. Love my Vitamix too!! Worth every penny.

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scatcat — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 01:23:14 GMT

Great! I am tired of spending $4 for a cup of Starbucks lemonade half full of ice.

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Carmie — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 01:47:18 GMT

Green smoothies....Yuck!

I'd rather just eat my fruits and veggies...that's what teeth are made for.

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Tigriss — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 02:14:06 GMT

So that is what teeth are for.....LOL! These days of juicing and smoothies people may have forgotten. Though I will say that I don't my teeth for my coffee and so many of of practically live off the stuff!

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piperbay — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 03:16:47 GMT

I also have the Ninja from the Q and I think it does a fine job making the smoothies. The smoothie in the morning has helped me cut down the cravings for sweets.

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Alsee — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 04:06:37 GMT

On 3/31/2015 Carmie said:
Green smoothies....Yuck!

I'd rather just eat my fruits and veggies...that's what teeth are made for.

Actually they are so good when fixed properly and ice cold. I like them in the a.m. After getting the kids up and out, I don't have time to sit and eat breakfast so a good green drink really helps. It just blends itself while I'm getting ready and are very filling.

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DiamondGirly — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 11:33:42 GMT

My daughter had one of their green drinks today - they had a $2 trial of them that ended 3/31. I tasted her drink, and almost all I could taste was cucumber. I told her I'd ask if they could cut back on the cucumber in mine, if I ordered that one. She said that it all comes pre-mixed, so you can't order special. I'm wondering (I guess I should go to the site and read) what it is they pre-make ahead of time...and how soon they make it.

I hope people start getting healthy, and it really could be convenient for a green drink here and there...but I couldn't make it a daily purchase at Starbucks to get healthy! I'd go broke...ha!

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Group 5 minus 1 — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 12:43:59 GMT

Why anyone would want a smoothie is beyond me if it is red, green or purple.

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Lacey1 — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 12:57:39 GMT

On 4/1/2015 ncascade said:
Why anyone would want a smoothie is beyond me if it is red, green or purple.

The organic smoothies that I make at home are green, blue, purple, orange-depending on which veggies/fruits are predominant. What color should they be?

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PINKdogWOOD — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 13:01:59 GMT

Kale is so inexpensive at the store. I'd be making my own at home in my own blender - and I don't/won't need a $500 vitamix to do it in either!!!!! I can put whatever fruits and well yeah, other veggies in it too if I so desire!!!!!

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sunshine45 — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 13:16:38 GMT

On 3/31/2015 Shaunac said:
No, I think I'd rather spend $6 bucks on a smoothie here and there than to spend $450-$600 on a mixer, go out and buy all the stuff, then have to make it at home myself.

same here.....it is not something i would want to have every day anyways!

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phoenixbrd — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 13:45:33 GMT

Good marketing; smoothies are popular...it will do in a pinch when you are looking for a healthier alternative. For me, I usually stay away from commericial smoothies because I prefer organic produce and if I use a protein powder it is organic and really good quality like Vega or Garden of Life and use organic coconut milk/almond milk or better yet make my own. ..just not cost effective for most restaurants. I realize I am in the minority and I think the product will sell really well. Smoothies are a healthier choice, offers more options, and will appeal to many people.