A must try drink before it’s gone
Last year, Starbucks came out with new flavors, along with it was their new Pistachio flavored Latte and Frappuccino.
I’ll admit, hearing about a pistachio flavored something that isn’t literal pistachios or pistachio ice cream seems kind of skeptical, but as an avid coffee consumer, I felt it necessary to try it and express my opinion on it. A few sips of the Frappuccino later it was safe to say that I will be com- ing back for more.
I am not one to get different flavored drinks, but this time I’m glad I did. If you need to try something new, this drink is the one for you. The Pistachio Frappuccino is the perfect mixture of sweet and salty, the pistachio flavor is noticeable, but it is not strong enough to ruin the drink.
For those who have a sweet tooth, this drink will satisfy your needs, and for those who are not fond of sweet drinks like me, you will be content to find out that this drink is not as sweet as it sounds, it’s just right.
I’ll have to admit, this drink does have an odd aftertaste, but it is expected since pistachios generally have an earthy flavor to them. Nonetheless, you will be too preoccupied with how amazing the whipped cream and the brown-buttery topping tastes to worry about the aftertaste. Overall, I think the Pistachio Frappuccino is worth it and I would buy it again. I give it a solid 9/10.
I also had the opportunity to try the Pistachio Latte, which is essentially like the Frappuccino. This warm beverage contains espresso, steamed milk, and pistachio sauce. As someone who really likes lattes, I must confess that I was not as pleased with this drink as I was with the other. Don’t get me wrong, it’s good, but I don’t think espresso with pistachio sauce is a good combination.
I personally think the latte was sweeter and the aftertaste is stronger which is also another reason why I was not too happy about it. The whipped cream does help with the aftertaste, however.
If I were to get it again, I would request that they don’t add too much of the nutty pistachio sauce. Overall, this drink isn’t bad, but I’d order the Frappuccino instead the next time I go. I give this drink a 6.5/10.
Unfortunately, these drinks are only here for a limited time, so do yourself a favor and try these before Starbucks removes it from their menu. You can buy these drinks on both Kingsville locations, one being the Student Union Building (SUB) and on 1050 Santa Gertrudis Blvd.
