Guide

Research suggests lemon and honey may modestly support lower blood pressure as part of a broader management plan, but they are not a replacement for medication or lifestyle changes..

Starbucks Sugar Cookie Syrup likely contains about 5 grams of sugar per pump, based on the 20-calorie standard for hot syrups.

A small 6.5 fl oz can of Starbucks Doubleshot Espresso contains 120 mg of caffeine, roughly 80% of the caffeine in a standard in-store double shot.

To make coffee from espresso, pull a double shot and dilute it with hot water. Two common methods are the Americano and the Long Black.

Blend washed, stemmed acerola or Jamaican cherries with water, strain through a mesh sieve, and sweeten with sugar or honey to taste.

To make a weight-loss-friendly calamansi juice, squeeze 3–5 fresh fruits into a glass of water and skip the sweetener — the unsweetened drink adds.

Make black plum juice by blending fresh or deseeded pulp with chilled water, jaggery or sugar, a pinch of black salt, and lemon juice.

To make a Starbucks Pecan Crunch Oatmilk Latte at home, brew 1–2 shots of espresso and stir in 2–3 tablespoons of pecan syrup before pouring.

Whisk 1 to 2 teaspoons of matcha powder with 2 ounces of 160–175°F water until smooth, then pour it over ice and 6–8 ounces of milk.

Blend chilled coffee, milk, and vanilla ice cream until thick and frothy for a milkshake.