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No, ancient Maya did not drink coffee; Maya beverages centered on cacao-based chocolate.

No—Starbucks hasn’t retired peppermint syrup; the seasonal Peppermint Mocha returns each holiday, and many stores carry the syrup year-round.

No, the Gingerbread Latte wasn’t ended worldwide; in the U.S. it left the core holiday menu in 2019 while many countries still sell it.

No, people in ancient Rome didn’t have coffee; the bean reached Europe in the 16th century.

Yes, Starbucks ended the Verismo line; official pods stopped December 31, 2020, with Starbucks now selling capsules for Nespresso systems.

No, Starbucks still offers liquid cane sugar in many markets; availability varies by store and iced teas often use it.

You can remove caffeine from coffee beans using water, CO₂, or food-grade solvents; at home, aim for lower-caffeine brews rather than true decaf.

No, Starbucks hasn’t ended guava everywhere; U.S. stores largely phased out guava mixes, so availability now varies by market and season.

No, Starbucks didn’t discontinue the Chestnut Praline Latte; this holiday drink returns seasonally, usually starting in November.