Starbucks is debuting a new summer beverage inspired by an Italian ice cream-espresso treat. On Thursday, Starbucks is adding Affogato-style Frappuccinos to the menu in the US and Canada. The beverages are created by pouring a shot of espresso on top of a Frappuccino, adding a jolt of caffeine and melty flavor to the drink. Starbucks is featuring three Affogato-style Frappuccinos — vanilla bean, caramel, and mocha — on the menu, but customers can add a shot of espresso to any Frappuccino. A tall beverage will cost from $4.25 to $4.75. The new Frappuccino variant is based on affogato, an Italian dessert in which a scoop of ice cream is drowned in a shot of espresso. While this is...
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