literally ON LAUNCH DAY they’re already ruining it(i.redd.it)
submitted by diphenhydranautical
Ordinary-Theory-8289142 points1y ago
This does slap though tbh. I made it as a frappe with sweet cream and it tastes like dol whip if anyone knows what I’m talking about
Silver_Shards43 points1y ago
Don’t tell the Disney influencers… or do. It might be funny
nicolelynnejones30 points1y ago
we made one with the pineapple inclusions in it too + a scoop of vanilla bean and it indeed slapped
diphenhydranautical [OP]11 points1y ago
yeah when i tried the actual drink i made it with light peach juice and vb powder. i didn’t hate it!
nicolelynnejones25 points1y ago
we’ve been out of peach for almost a month 😰
diphenhydranautical [OP]5 points1y ago
i don’t even like peach or pineapple idk what i was expecting LOL but i liked it more than i thought i would. i went back for two or three sips lol
Buttafly_3602 points1y ago
Saaaame its going like 2 months at our store 🤦🏽♀
Responsible_Snow71092 points1y ago
Me too 🥺
Anon317806 points1y ago
*United Fruit has entered the chat.*
Broad-Flounder-49716 points1y ago
Excuse me…I need to try this immediately
brianiwabuchi3 points1y ago
So the consensus here is to add VSC, cream base &/or vanilla syrup/powder? Because that was pretty much the only thing that was able to cover/kill that weird ass chemical taste.
diphenhydranautical [OP]2 points1y ago
ooo i bet. but i don’t like pineapple ☹️
ihateyousoymatcha43 points1y ago
Sometimes I tell people there is no button for frap base so I can't ring it up. Only sometimes.
Adding a charge for blending drinks just made people realise they can get cheaper Frappuccinos honestly
PercyGabriel112926 points1y ago
From my understanding, if they want creme base or coffee base in it, we are supposed to ring it in as a coffee frap/syrup creme frap and add the other ingredients they want, right? That's the way I've always thought of these requests at least
a_park_9 points1y ago
While it's a more convenient way to capture the coffee/cream base into the ring, it's not a universal "supposed to" thing (meaning it's not a standard that's enforced at all stores). An inconvenient side effect is that if it's rung up as such, you now have to take into account the other stuff like whip cream and type of milk. If the whip detail is left out, many confused baristas will build their refresher with whip on top \[this one being an exception because VSCCF\].
The label in the image is probably the least confusing way to do it.
PercyGabriel11294 points1y ago
That's true! The only problem I can think of is that the system won't be let in on the fact that it will be using creme base (I think that there should be a creme base and a coffee base button for this exact reason). But the way it is rung up in OP's photo definitely is the easiest way with how the POS system is right now.
7beforeminutes51 points1y ago
Maybe use the frap roast and crème base buttons for now? Also where is this crème button? I’ve never been asked for this but I can feel it coming.
diphenhydranautical [OP]5 points1y ago
soy matcha isn’t that bad 😭 but yeah i get that. we either don’t type it and just make it that way or use ask me
brianiwabuchi33 points1y ago
Anyone think the drinks kinda gross? Tastes very chemical-ly. We were messing with the drink to what actually works & sweet cream is the only thing that kills that weird taste.
alyssughjo14 points1y ago
Yes!! The sweet cream made it into an actual menu worthy drink. Idk how people are ordering this thing with no water. I had 2 Trentas with no water today and was amazed
brianiwabuchi6 points1y ago
The new drink reminds me of the chemical aftertaste of Orange Mango BodyArmor. And as sugary as it is, Tang tastes 1000x better. Oh… Tang w/ vanilla sweet cream foam. Brb.
imathrowayslc2 points1y ago
>w drink reminds me of the chemical aftertaste of Orange Mango BodyArmor. And as sugary as it is, Tang tastes 1000x better. Oh… Tang w/ vanilla sweet cream foam. Brb.
I take them home as a trenta with no water no ice, but then I pour about a 1/2" into the bottom of a cup and fill the rest with water.
siestasierra21 points1y ago
its really good blended with strawberry purée but u didn’t hear it from me
diphenhydranautical [OP]6 points1y ago
i thought it might be good w strawberry!
BatWeary6 points1y ago
i’ve been wanting to try it this way!
katesperdaghost5 points1y ago
i tried it not blended with the puree earlier and had my coworkers try it and we all liked it!!
AmumuLoL20 points1y ago
Remember when the kiwi star fruit stained our pitchers? Our poor blenders will never be the same...
Buttafly_3601 points1y ago
And our Gray lids are stained too😅😅
takodiyaki12 points1y ago
tbh im a barista but the only way its… drinkable is when it’s modified. so i feel like this is completely acceptable for this drink😭
Responsible_Snow71093 points1y ago
Ur actually completely right on that 😆 lol this is the only drink that can acceptably be modified. That is literally the only way its tolerable lol
diphenhydranautical [OP]1 points1y ago
it’s just the blended and vsccf together 🙃
_germcon411 points1y ago
Tik Tok baristas ruin everything
Brgnbo9 points1y ago
Someone ordered 6 of these in drive thru today 🥴 along with 10 other refreshers
diphenhydranautical [OP]3 points1y ago
barf
heyumsorryitsme9 points1y ago
someone ordered a paradise drink with a shot if espresso today 🤢🤢🤢
diphenhydranautical [OP]6 points1y ago
WHY
heyumsorryitsme7 points1y ago
they wanted “more caffeine” .. like …. 🫣 WHAT
diphenhydranautical [OP]4 points1y ago
bruh order a latte then wtf
Honey_Ginger7 points1y ago
I'd like to try it with Rum, if not even alcohol can mask the soap taste, it's a no from me dawg
bobduncansdick11 points1y ago
i was planning on adding malibu to the paradise drink
Buttafly_3604 points1y ago
A lady came in with Patron in her reusable cup and ask for the paradise drink..I was like oh..OK..👀
Honey_Ginger3 points1y ago
Hahahaha aghhh this makes my day, that lady seems like a ✨vibe✨
Buttafly_3602 points1y ago
😭😭 str8 vibes😭😭
diphenhydranautical [OP]2 points1y ago
she knows what’s up 😭
Buttafly_3602 points1y ago
Nbs😅💯
alyssughjo6 points1y ago
This is the best and only way I’ll drink it. It took my coworkers and I about 30 minutes of experimenting with this dang drink before we found something remotely palatable, and it was as blended with syrups and whip lol. The base is truly disgusting
BatWeary5 points1y ago
we need a cream base button!!! even if we don’t charge, we need it for inventory 🙃 ig you could always do a syrup cream frap + add the refresher…but then it’s a lot of up charges that will make it way more expensive than it should be
diphenhydranautical [OP]2 points1y ago
i didn’t even think of syrup frap! that’s smart
IvoryAngel112075 points1y ago
i got two of these drinks right before we closed last night 🥲🥲
damaruh4 points1y ago
so far i’ve found the only way that it’s good is with coconut milk and strawberry açaí base. it’s not that good on its own >.<
diphenhydranautical [OP]1 points1y ago
i almost liked it with coconut milk, light peach juice, and vb powder. but i don’t like pineapple lol
lesbiantolstoy4 points1y ago
This is basically completely irrelevant to the thread, but I think that Starbucks HQ is out to get me. Back when I worked as a barista, I used to joke about the fact that I couldn’t have large swathes of the menu (I’m gluten free because I have Celiac Disease), but at least I could have most of the drinks. I was reminded of that when the chocolate malt powder was introduced a couple months ago, but I didn’t think anything of it.
I feel like I’m being fucking targeted now, though. Why? Because I’m one of the few people on the planet that’s also allergic to fucking *passionfruit*. I’m pretty sure I’m being mocked by someone.
mxs42354 points1y ago
Pretty sure there’s no passion fruit in it. First ingredient like all other refresher bases is white grape juice.
diphenhydranautical [OP]1 points1y ago
i thought it was the pineapple passionfruit refresher base
mxs42351 points1y ago
Oh it’s called pineapple passion fruit but to what degree it actually has any is up for debate
Buttafly_3601 points1y ago
I honestly don't taste pineapple at all, I taste more of the Passion fruit than anything 🤦🏽♀
madisonla4 points1y ago
…..that’s what it’s called? R u kidding.
7beforeminutes53 points1y ago
Our ASM did a sample this morning of a paradise drink with baya mango, defense up juice. It was tasty but it would be one hell of an expensive customer drink!
diphenhydranautical [OP]1 points1y ago
ooh! that sounds good! especially if you blend it
Lucius_Ds3 points1y ago
Plz 😭 they also add raspberry and strawberry purée im dead 💀
Old_Specific_12333 points1y ago
I had a pineapple refresher today that had mango base and strawberry base added, with 2 scoops of dragonfruit inclusions and 5 pineapple, and 13 total pumps of flavored syrup. they are already super customized 😅
Buttafly_3601 points1y ago
Mixing just the pineapple refresher base and strawberry refresher base taste like some sort of candy...with a strong after taste after u swallow it 💯💀
Jasreha2 points1y ago
I expected this when they said pineapple. Our baristas were immediately on the case trying to figure out the best way to make it as a mixer for pina coladas. 😂
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