Starbucks customers are placing bigger orders than they ever have before

• Starbucks customers at US stores are spending more per order than ever before, execs said Tuesday.
• Customers are opting for pricier products, adding more customizations, and getting more cold drinks.
• The coffee giant previously said it has made "judicious price increases."

Starbucks customers at US stores are spending more per order than they ever have before, executives told investors during the coffee giant's earnings call on Tuesday.

CFO Rachel Ruggeri said that comparable sales in the US saw a 4% growth in average ticket size — the average amount a customer spends per order — in the quarter year-over-year.