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Starbucks is a global coffee chain brand whose customized services have long been popular with customers. This adjustment is its pricing strategy in the Taiwan market.
Starbucks diagram. (AP file photo)
Starbucks Taiwan announced that starting from next Monday (October 12), it will adjust the charging methods for some customized services.
Starbucks' official website points out that the standard recipe of each drink has been repeatedly developed and flavor tested by the team to present the most appropriate flavor combination, while respecting customers' personal preferences and retaining customized options. However, starting from October 12, 2026, some customized projects will be adjusted to a payment mechanism:
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If you require to add milk or drinks after removing or using less ice, an additional charge of 15 yuan per cup will be charged; some drinks do not provide ice volume adjustment. Upgrading to specially selected espresso or adding an extra espresso will cost RMB 15 per serving; cane sugar, hazelnut, salted caramel, vanilla, caramel, mocha sauce, etc. are limited to one serving per cup and will cost RMB 15.
In addition, oat milk and almond nut milk are charged an additional 20 yuan; matcha liquid, fresh cream, cocoa chips, Fudge tea powder, mocha flavored sauce, caramel flavored sauce, honey red grapefruit sauce, Frappuccino coffee liquid, etc. are limited to one serving per cup and charged an additional 15 yuan; high-protein clouds are charged an additional 60 yuan.
Starbucks announced that it will adjust the charging method for customized services starting from the 12th. (Extracted from Starbucks)
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