Until last week.
Was at Gurney Plaza for some last minute necessity shopping when Mama mentioned she had a birthday voucher for 2 free drinks and 2 cakes at Starbucks. Not a fan, but... when it's free, WHY NOT, RIGHT??? Hahaha. #classicPenangitementality So off we went to Starbucks to grab a quick (and free) tea before moving on with our errands.
I ordered a Tiramisu. It looked like
my best bet out of all the cakes available.
It was disappointing. Dry and not very Tiramisu-ish. :-/
Ritz Cakes & Pastries still sells the best kind, if you ask me.
But that isn't why this CBTL fan is blogging about Starbucks. You see, I asked the barista for "an ice-blended drink with no coffee" and he suggested a coffee-free vanilla ice-blended. @_@ SAY WUD??? Isn't that a... a... a... PURE VANILLA???
And so it turns out, it totally was!
How come I never knew??? Ok, fine. In my defense, it wasn't even on the menu to begin with. (Why not??) But still! OMG, I've been missing out! (Not really, I always had CBTL's version of the same drink. =p)
I also extra love the fact that it's also generously topped with whipped cream like it is at CBTL. At least now I won't have to moan and groan whenever my friends call the shots and decide to meet at Starbucks. Haha. Pure Vanilla FTW! Woo hoo!
p/s: After thinking about it a little, I may just jump ship to Starbucks instead of CBTL after this cos I get 10% off there thanks to my HSBC credit card anyways. Why pay full price when you can pay 90%, right? Hmmm... Something to consider. Also, I have a Starbucks hot-drink tumbler, which will give me RM1 off the RSP if I decide to bring it (and The Husband) along. =p
p/s/s: I just won't order the Tiramisu ever again. Blergh.
12 comments :
Actually, you can opt for anyyyyyything you want. Coffee, without coffee, decaf, extra shot, extra syrup, extra drizzle, etc. It's right up there on the menu - in fine print. XD My Caramel Latte isn't on the menu, either, but it's basically Caffe Latte with caramel syrup. Sometimes I ask for a Chocolate Chip Cream Frapp without the chips, which is just an ordinary Chocolate Cream Frapp. ;)
As for cakes, I absolutely adore the Chocolate Tuxedo. You should give it a try, then let me know how you like it. :)
Oh, and CBTL has 20% discount for Citibank-ers. :)
ATTN: Lissa
– Oh issit?? I never knew! I'll definitely be making more trips to Starbucks from now on. Woo hoo!
I don't have Citibank CC. :-/
OOOH NOW I WANT TO ORDER THAT TOO!!!! the vanilla i mean.
ATTN: kellster
- You should you should! It's quite good. I really enjoyed it. =D
Then Starbucks would be a better choice. Play around with the flavours until you find the perfect blend.
Mine is Caramel Latte + extra caramel syrup... meaning 5 pumps of caramel syrup instead of the usual 3. I know. I like my coffee sweet. XD
ATTN: Lissa
– I like the drink I just had. The Pure Vanilla. It's yums!
We shall venture to Starbucks for their Pure Vanilla next time. As good as CBTL's?
ATTN: Zhen Ying
– Yeah! Tastes same same to me! Next time we can go to Starbucks at Straits Quay to sit and chat after pizza. Haha.
You're on babe!!!! Can't wait... :D
ATTN: Zhen Ying
– Oh, but if I'm still house-bound then, we'll have to tapau. HAHAHA.
Nevermind, tapau it will be. Will do anything just to hang out with pizza and an ice cold pure vanilla. HAHAHA
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