Ordering a drink from Starbucks can seem like a daunting task for many and these off-the-menu Starbucks drinks might make it feel even nore discouraging. Yet if people could ask the baristas to whip up their signature beverage like a bartender, perhaps the experience would be less stressful for newbies.
FoodBeast challenged a handful of baristas from local Starbucks stores in Santa Ana, California, to create off-the-menu Starbucks drinks in order to test their creativity. The results were interesting. One of the off-the-menu Starbucks drinks is called LA Smog, which is based off of a Green Tea Frappuccino with added mocha syrup and java chips. On the more experimental end is the Blueberry Breakfast Shake, which boasts a full blended blueberry muffin.
What's Driving This Trend
- Signature Barista Creations
- There is an opportunity for Starbucks to embrace the creative input of their baristas and offer a menu of signature drinks developed by their own employees.
- Personalized Drink Experiences
- Starbucks could introduce a feature that allows customers to ask baristas to customize their drinks with unique and innovative ingredients, providing a more personalized experience.
- Collaborative Menu Development
- By involving consumers in the menu development process, Starbucks could create a sense of ownership and excitement around new and unique drink creations.
Who This Affects Most
- Food and Beverage
- The food and beverage industry could explore the concept of incorporating individual barista creativity and customer input to develop unique and personalized drink offerings.
- Technology
- Technology companies could develop mobile apps or online platforms that allow customers to interact with baristas, suggest custom ingredients, and receive personalized drink recommendations.
- Hospitality
- The hospitality industry could adopt the idea of empowering employees to create and offer signature drinks, enhancing the overall guest experience and fostering innovation in beverage offerings.
