TODAY !Starbucks - Free Tall Starbucks Refreshers beverage July 13 - Noon till 3PM [Archive]

stephroll

Jul 10th, 2012, 09:07 AM

http://www.starbucks.ca/

On Friday, July 13 from 12-3 p.m. local time customers
can visit participating U.S. and Canada stores and enjoy
a free Tall(12 fl. oz.) handcrafted Starbucks
Refreshers™ beverage, courtesy of Starbucks while
supplies last.

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vlasko29

Jul 10th, 2012, 09:32 AM

thank you

quite surprised, I have their gold card, and do i get an invite?...no, I get spammed with news of krappy k kups ;-)

djemzine

Jul 10th, 2012, 09:55 AM

Thanks and thanked OP! They look delicious for sure and its new. Quiet interesting. The timings are a bit off no? Meaning its during work hours, except those who go out for lunch. Would have been nice if it were 2 to 5 instead.

Kate M

Jul 10th, 2012, 10:13 AM

Was just coming here to post this! Had the Lime Refresher this morning and it was tasty -- and caffeinated!

stephroll

Jul 10th, 2012, 10:19 AM

caffeinated ? :-0

How much are they normaly priced ?

Kate M

Jul 10th, 2012, 10:39 AM

caffeinated ? :-0

How much are they normaly priced ?

Yeah, I was surprised to hear that as well! They're made with green coffee extract although I suspect that the total caffeine per beverage is pretty low. They are priced about the same as a Tazo iced tea, so about $4 for the Venti.

djemzine

Jul 10th, 2012, 10:47 AM

Yeah, I was surprised to hear that as well! They're made with green coffee extract although I suspect that the total caffeine per beverage is pretty low. They are priced about the same as a Tazo iced tea, so about $4 for the Venti.

Hmm not bad. I thought Friday was the first day they're launching this? Seems as though its not. Saw it in the Globe and Mail as well. The Hibiscus one looks tempting. Maybe I'll use my free drink voucher that I got due to being a gold member. Anyone know if I can use that voucher on these drinks? Before Friday of course.

stephroll

Jul 10th, 2012, 11:04 AM

Fantaz

Jul 10th, 2012, 11:11 AM

Cool... I'll check it out. I enjoyed their free coffee morning recently. :)

ricedion

Jul 10th, 2012, 11:25 AM

djemzine

Jul 10th, 2012, 11:27 AM

Beats the free Slurpee tomorrow anytime lol

True.

so you implied that 2 to 5 is not normal work hours?!?!

I am not implying that. I am implying the fact that it could be convenient for people who work to swing by after their work hours. Some people get off at 3pm/4pm, depending and its easier for them. Just saying. Don't hate ;) :) :razz:

bargainista!

Jul 10th, 2012, 12:29 PM

Hmm not bad. I thought Friday was the first day they're launching this? Seems as though its not. Saw it in the Globe and Mail as well. The Hibiscus one looks tempting. Maybe I'll use my free drink voucher that I got due to being a gold member. Anyone know if I can use that voucher on these drinks? Before Friday of course.

You can use the voucher on ANY drink they make! You can even customize the drink as much as you want and make them add whatever you would like to it (ie. 4 extra espresso shots if you are so inclined!)

IDStorms

Jul 10th, 2012, 12:32 PM

Thanks!

I thought this was for USA only!!!

I'll have to stop in and try it out! :)

smoraes

Jul 10th, 2012, 01:02 PM

tall has 45mg of caffeine, grande has 60mg, venti 85 mg, trenta 110mg ( do they have trenta in canada yet )

smoothies

Jul 10th, 2012, 01:51 PM

Thanks!

Btw, do we need to use our regiester starbucks card to get a free drink?

bosoxfanx1

Jul 10th, 2012, 02:09 PM

Thanks!

Btw, do we need to use our regiester starbucks card to get a free drink?

Nope, anyone just walk up and order one, it will be free.

cadillac12

Jul 10th, 2012, 02:27 PM

Between noon and 3pm on Friday, participating Starbucks locations offer a free tall Refreshers beverage. The drink has the Cool Lime and Very Berry Hibiscus flavours. The new drink is composed of green coffee extract from unroasted arabica beans and fruit.

http://tolifestyle.com/post/26916895595/free-tall-new-drink-at-starbucks-on-friday

Saukrates

Jul 10th, 2012, 02:28 PM

Already posted AND posted in the wrong forum :facepalm:

ToniCipriani

Jul 10th, 2012, 02:28 PM

http://f.redflagdeals.com/showthread.php?t=1200443

KenA

Jul 10th, 2012, 02:32 PM

wrong forum

djemzine

Jul 10th, 2012, 02:44 PM

You can use the voucher on ANY drink they make! You can even customize the drink as much as you want and make them add whatever you would like to it (ie. 4 extra espresso shots if you are so inclined!)

Much obliged :)

Just went and got the Very Hibiscus flavour (tall size) and its pretty refreshing indeed. Right amount of sugar too. Hopefully there's no bug extract ;)

xxxrsxxx

Jul 10th, 2012, 04:34 PM

woot! can't wait to try this...will need to sneak out of the office

zatnaf

Jul 10th, 2012, 04:49 PM

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(taken at Ryerson Digital Media Zone)

djemzine

Jul 10th, 2012, 05:22 PM

Taken at my home:

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/578682_10100183649412805_489716315_n.jpg

stephroll

Jul 10th, 2012, 05:34 PM

You guys are making me thirsty

Revblonde

Jul 10th, 2012, 05:57 PM

U.S. only? Link takes you to the English U.S. website! http://www.starbucks.com/refreshers/en-us

stephroll

Jul 10th, 2012, 06:02 PM

U.S. only? Link takes you to the English U.S. website! http://www.starbucks.com/refreshers/en-us

On Friday, July 13 from 12-3 p.m. local time customers
can visit participating U.S. and Canada stores and enjoy
a free Tall(12 fl. oz.) handcrafted Starbucks
Refreshers™ beverage, courtesy of Starbucks while
supplies last.

theweave

Jul 10th, 2012, 06:15 PM

I admit that I hate Starbucks... but Free is still FREE!!!!! Starbucks here I come!!!! Thanks for sharing!

djemzine

Jul 10th, 2012, 06:21 PM

You guys are making me thirsty

Sorry boss.

stephroll

Jul 10th, 2012, 07:34 PM

They're building a Starbucks in mont-tremblant , but won't be ready till next fall lol .Thank god am in Ottawa friday !

djemzine

Jul 10th, 2012, 10:05 PM

They're building a Starbucks in mont-tremblant , but won't be ready till next fall lol .Thank god am in Ottawa friday !

Nice location, especially for the winter season. Ah Ottawa, how I miss it at times. Twas a second home to me.

Milfman

Jul 11th, 2012, 12:08 PM

Looks like they removed the noon till 3pm restriction. Free all day?

Friday July 13, enjoy a tall Starbucks Refreshers Beverage, on us at participating stores. No purchase necessary. Limit 1 per customer.

http://www.starbucks.ca/menu/beverage-list/refreshers

djemzine

Jul 11th, 2012, 02:43 PM

Looks like they removed the noon till 3pm restriction. Free all day?

http://www.starbucks.ca/menu/beverage-list/refreshers

Could be. Would be nice if they got rid of the time restriction. I guess they read my comment on this thread? Heh. Jokes of course.

YLSF

Jul 11th, 2012, 03:21 PM

don't think they removed the time restriction, they just didn't mention it on that page. On the starbucks.ca website still says 12 to 3pm on the main page graphic.
http://www.starbucks.ca/

dealgenerator

Jul 12th, 2012, 01:29 PM

Got this in my email - Link is below to the campaign - Appears to be Canada wide.

http://www.starbucks.ca/menu/beverage-list/refreshers?utm_source=summer2-newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=hero&utm_campaign=refreshers-ca-fr

tnguyenviet

Jul 12th, 2012, 01:32 PM

Thanks OP for the reminder! There is another thread already posted at http://forums.redflagdeals.com/starbucks-free-tall-starbucks-refreshers-beverage-july-13-noon-till-3pm-1200443/?highlight=Starbucks+Refresher though!

bomberman447

Jul 12th, 2012, 01:43 PM

Good deal. This refreshed my memory of having one at the phoenix airport last summer. I had the lime one and thought it was very good. A nice change from the shaken iced tea or say passion tea lemonade. Glad to finally see them here

alanbrenton

Jul 12th, 2012, 01:48 PM

CarolineMonti

Jul 12th, 2012, 02:32 PM

Thanks, OP!!! Makes my Friday!!

KMKM

Jul 13th, 2012, 01:06 AM

So, how many Starbucks can you visit in 3 hours?

alanbrenton

Jul 13th, 2012, 01:26 AM

I'll bring the entire gang to our local starbucks tomorrow.

I hope they are not testing another colored bug and our treating all of us as guinea pigs: :)

http://www.torontolife.com/daily/daily-dish/culinary-curiosities/2012/04/05/starbucks-cochineal-frappucinos/

alanbrenton

Jul 13th, 2012, 01:46 AM

Does each person have to bring a copy of the promo or will it be for anyone coming into a starbucks store?

stephroll

Jul 13th, 2012, 06:51 AM

No promo needed .

wmahmud

Jul 13th, 2012, 08:37 AM

Seems to be all day now..I don't see mention of a time..and I can't see them denying over a drink that probably costs a few cents to make

GotDaFunk

Jul 13th, 2012, 09:10 AM

Seems to be all day now..I don't see mention of a time..and I can't see them denying over a drink that probably costs a few cents to make

Website still states noon - 3pm.

Psubs

Jul 13th, 2012, 09:29 AM

Website still states noon - 3pm.

Just saw it in the Metro this morning noon-3 pm. Yikes it's going to be busy!

alanbrenton

Jul 13th, 2012, 11:37 AM

Website still states noon - 3pm.

Hopefully the closest one or two starbucks are participating stores.

agentg88

Jul 13th, 2012, 11:55 AM

The lineup is out the door at Queen and John. RFD effect?

djemzine

Jul 13th, 2012, 12:11 PM

The lineup is out the door at Queen and John. RFD effect?

Yikes! Most likely! This is why I prefer living in suburban/rural areas :razz:

Less crowd, especially a Starbucks with a drive thru :P

alanbrenton

Jul 13th, 2012, 12:15 PM

Yikes! Most likely! This is why I prefer living in suburban/rural areas :razz:

Less crowd, especially a Starbucks with a drive thru :P

Do you think this will be available at a Starbucks Chapters/Longo's location? I too was forced out into the burbs and have a few guests who are feeling very thirsty :)

Doesn't hurt that I'm out of the office today either.

djemzine

Jul 13th, 2012, 12:34 PM

Do you think this will be available at a Starbucks Chapters/Longo's location? I too was forced out into the burbs and have a few guests who are feeling very thirsty :)

Doesn't hurt that I'm out of the office today either.

Longos may have the promo. Am at the Yonge and Towerhill location and long lineup to the door.

Saukrates

Jul 13th, 2012, 12:40 PM

Definitely not a "Tall". It's pretty damn small.

cutesnoopydoll

Jul 13th, 2012, 12:45 PM

So much ice in my tall cup. Not worth it.

djemzine

Jul 13th, 2012, 12:47 PM

Just got one - Cool Lime. Didn't like the Very Berry Hibiscus. I think these only come in one size or well that's what they had on the shelves and were making them behind the counter.

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xwar

Jul 13th, 2012, 01:12 PM

just had one. quick service at FCP.

1337rice

Jul 13th, 2012, 01:18 PM

True RFD-er spirit is to find a Starbucks with a drive-thru. Walk in for one, drive-thru for another one. :D
Cool Lime sucks btw...

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/5215/img0654e.jpg

alanbrenton

Jul 13th, 2012, 01:19 PM

True RFD-er spirit is to find a Starbucks with a drive-thru. Walk in for one, drive-thru for another one. :D

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/5215/img0654e.jpg

Enjoy David!

1337rice

Jul 13th, 2012, 01:35 PM

Don't eat the berries btw...even though they MIGHT look good, well...they're not.

toronto2007

Jul 13th, 2012, 02:09 PM

Went to a Starbucks inside a Chapters and got the cool lime...no line up just 2-3 people in front. Thanks OP!

kurono

Jul 13th, 2012, 02:12 PM

Went to the one outside BestBuy at Eaton Centre. Despite lining up right at door entrance to the mall, the line went pretty fast. I'd say I was there for roughly 5-6 minutes or so.

kelf

Jul 13th, 2012, 02:33 PM

thanks op. Went to a starbucks at Longo's. No lineup, but taste isn't that great.

They were mixing it in front of us. Some concentrated liquid + lot's of water. Add ice and a dried piece of lime.

alanbrenton

Jul 13th, 2012, 02:45 PM

thanks op. Went to a starbucks at Longo's. No lineup, but taste isn't that great.

They were mixing it in front of us. Some concentrated liquid + lot's of water. Add ice and a dried piece of lime.

Good. I had informed my wife about the deal. I just steeped some Oo Long Tea here at home. :)

wmahmud

Jul 13th, 2012, 02:52 PM

What a waste - water with flavour and some real fruit (lime or berries) to make it seem more exciting

I would not even pay $1 for this

Even the Italian Soda trumps this

djemzine

Jul 13th, 2012, 02:52 PM

Don't eat the berries btw...even though they MIGHT look good, well...they're not.

Ya the berries of the Hibiscus one isn't that great. I prefer the Cool lime version to the Very Hibiscus one for some reason.

Meh it was free so I made use of it.

lokyee

Jul 13th, 2012, 03:29 PM

Yay, drive thrus ftw! Took all of 30 secs to get my drinks. Must say, not too fond of the lime...

Fantaz

Jul 13th, 2012, 03:29 PM

Ya the berries of the Hibiscus one isn't that great. I prefer the Cool lime version to the Very Hibiscus one for some reason.

Meh it was free so I made use of it.

I prefer the Berry one actually... but not worth the 10 cents in gas (couldn't be bothered to walk over). Their free coffee promo recently was a lot better (taste/value wise). 60% ice.

Ogata

Jul 13th, 2012, 04:09 PM

Did you guys forget that this has green coffee extract?

who177

Jul 13th, 2012, 04:24 PM

You all know you can get drinks light ice right? for those complaining there's too much ice in your drinks

djemzine

Jul 13th, 2012, 04:42 PM

You all know you can get drinks light ice right? for those complaining there's too much ice in your drinks

For this promo, well at least my Starbucks location, they had the drinks pre made already on the front counter. So you really had no choice unless you ask them to make one again with less ice.

deadice

Jul 13th, 2012, 04:48 PM

It was nasty. Very watered down

IDStorms

Jul 13th, 2012, 04:49 PM

I was passing by one of their locations around 2pm and there was no one in the drive thru.

I ordered the berry one, and when I got to the window I told her I was on my way to pick up my wife, and she asked if I would like a second one.

I asked if I was allowed, since I thought it was one per customer, and she handed me a lime one right away.

In the end we tried both, but once there was enough room in the cups, I mixed both together, and they were even better.

Berry-Lime :)

Can't say that I would actually buy them though!

BooR4dL3y

Jul 13th, 2012, 04:54 PM

No line ups at my local. I tried both - ordered one flavour, but they made me the other, no one around, so I asked if I could have both.

Like others said, it's pretty much just a cup of ice. Neither were horrible, and yet neither were really tasty either. I guess on a hot day (like today in Vancouver) the icy coldness made it the most appealing part of the drink. I know I will not be "buying" any of these drinks in the future.

carmaster

Jul 13th, 2012, 04:58 PM

Went there at around 12:30 and the lineup was big. About 15 people in line. I got the berry and it was crap. This thing for $3.25 is a complete joke. It's ice, water, and some green tea extract crap. The $1 lemonade from Tims is better.

who177

Jul 13th, 2012, 05:37 PM

that's unfortunate, because we're not allowed to pre-make these ones in pitchers, every one has to be made to order. our store dealt with it by filling those two 4 gallon cambros in advance with cold filtered water so we don't have to be bottle necked at the cold water tap that pours ever so slowly. I guess people's drinks might be poor quality because they are trying to get these drinks out of the way and not measuring exact...