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- Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz was initially opposed to introducing the Frappuccino.
- Schultz worried that customers wouldn't get the 'essence of Starbucks' from the drink.
- Today, the Frappuccino is one of the most iconic beverages at Starbucks.
The Frappuccino has become one of Starbucks' most famous beverages. But early on, it had a notable critic: then-CEO Howard Schultz.