Starbucks’ most disappointing drink yet
Yesterday, Starbucks added the brand-new Apple Crisp Macchiato to their fall menu.
Personally, I am not a fan of their seasonal drinks, but as a self-proclaimed coffee connoisseur, I was intrigued.
I am not one to stray away from my usual Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew, but as a fall fanatic, the Apple Crisp Macchiato was calling my name and there was no way I was not going to answer.
Upon reading positive reviews from other individuals, I expected this drink to be mouthwatering and flavorful. Instead, I was met with complete and utter disappointment.
Starbucks achieved its goal of putting fall in a beverage as you can actually taste it, but it is not the good kind and it is also not something I would want to drink again.
This liquid refreshment was not what I imagined it to be.
When I took the first sip, I was met with an overpowering amount of cinnamon and an underwhelming amount of apple flavor.
Don’t let the subtleness of the apple syrup fool you, it leaves a strong and unpleasant aftertaste. Putting the other ingredients aside, the coffee itself was unnecessarily milky. It almost felt as if I was only drinking milk and sugar. Truthfully, I am not a fan of the Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) either, but if I could only choose one of the two to drink for the rest of my life, I would go with the PSL without a doubt.
Notably, even after you have mixed the drink, bits of the apple syrup, caramel drizzle and cinnamon sink to the bottom so when you are taking your last sip, everything that was left over comes back up at once, I struggled to finish it.
Overall, I give this drink a 4/10. It is no surprise to note that it could be improved.
If Starbucks could refrain from adding too much of the sweet ingredients, I would give it another chance.
Although this drink was just released, it will only be on the menu for a limited time, so try it before it goes back to the vault.
You can buy these drinks at both Kingsville locations, the Student Union Building (SUB) and off Highway 77.