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- I was a Starbucks barista for a year, and I saw plenty of customers waste their money.
- You can usually get a better value on iced drinks by asking for light ice.
- Grande and venti lattes have the same amount of espresso, but the latter costs more.
I worked as a Starbucks barista for nearly a year, and I became extremely familiar with just how expensive the popular coffee chain is.
As a stingy spender, I made several mental notes on ways customers would unnecessarily waste their money during my shifts.
Here's what I wish people would stop paying extra for — plus ways to save a little cash.