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FAST FOOD NEWS: Starbucks Violet Drink and Matcha Lemonade

Marvo / June 13, 2017 / Fast Food News / 1 Comment

Update: We reviewed the Matcha Lemonade! Click here to read our review.

Starbucks has partnered with Lady Gaga to offer the Cups of Kindness Collection that features four iced beverages hand-picked by Lady Gaga. Two of them, the Pink Drink and Ombré Pink Drink, are menu regulars. But there are also two new beverages — the Violet Drink and Matcha Lemonade.

The Violet Drink is a Very Berry Hibiscus Starbucks Refreshers Beverage mixed with coconutmilk, freeze-dried blackberries, and ice. The Matcha Lemonade combines finely ground Teavana matcha green tea and lemonade that’s shaken with ice.

Starbucks is donating 25 cents from each Cups of Kindness beverage sold through June 19 to the Born This Way Foundation. According to the coffee chain, funds raised will go toward programs that support youth wellness and empowerment by fostering kindness, improving mental health resources, and creating more positive environments.

A grande Violet Drink has 110 calories, 3 grams of fat, 2.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 0 milligrams of sodium, 22 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber, 19 grams of sugar, 0 grams of protein, and 45 milligrams of caffeine.

If you’ve tried either of the new drinks, let us know what you think of it in the comments.

(Image via Starbucks)

SPOTTED ON SHELVES (TRADER JOE’S EDITION) – 6/13/2017

Marvo / June 13, 2017 / Spotted on Shelves / 3 Comments

Here are some new Trader Joe’s products found on store shelves by your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of them, share your thoughts about them in the comments.

Trader Joe’s Ranch Seasoned Crispy Chickpeas

(Spotted by Sylvia at Trader Joe’s.)

Trader Joe’s Sweet Corn, Burrata & Basil Ravioli

(Spotted by Rachel C at Trader Joe’s.)

Trader Joe’s Organic Sprouted Tricolor Quinoa

(Spotted by Sylvia at Trader Joe’s.)

Trader Joe’s Onion Salt

(Spotted by Sylvia at Trader Joe’s.)

Thank you to all the photo contributors! If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email ([email protected]) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. Or reply to us (@theimpulsivebuy) on Twitter with the photo, where you spotted it, and the hashtag #spotted. If you do so, you might see your picture in our next Spotted on Shelves post.

Also, if you want to send in photos and are wondering if we’ve already covered something, don’t worry about it. Let us worry about it.

REMINDER: Free Taco Bell Doritos Locos Taco Today

Marvo / June 13, 2017 / Reminder / 2 Comments

The Golden State Warriors are once again NBA Champions! But for Cleveland Cavaliers fans, take some comfort in the fact that you’ll probably be in The Finals next year and the Warriors’ win in Game 3 will get you a free Taco Bell Doritos Locos Taco today (June 13).

To receive your free taco, you must be in line at any participating Taco Bell location between 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. local time (today only) and request a free taco. No purchase necessary. Limit one per person, while supplies last.

For complete rules, visit Taco Bell’s Steal a Game, Steal a Taco page.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Post Shredded Wheat Frosted Cinnamon Roll, S’mores Bites, and Mixed Berry Cereals

Marvo / June 13, 2017 / Spotted on Shelves / 2 Comments

Well, these give me reasons to FINALLY eat Post Shredded Wheat. (Spotted by Amanda Y at Walmart.)

If you’re out shopping and see an interesting new product on the shelf, snap a picture of it, and send us an email ([email protected]) with where you found it and “Spotted” in the subject line. Or reply to us (@theimpulsivebuy) on Twitter with the photo, where you spotted it, and the hashtag #spotted. If you’ve tried the product, share your thoughts about it in the comments.

Also, if you want to send in photos and are wondering if we’ve already covered something, don’t worry about it. Let us worry about it.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES – 6/13/2017

Marvo / June 13, 2017 / Spotted on Shelves / 3 Comments

Here are some interesting new and limited edition products found on store shelves by us and your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of the products, share your thoughts about them in the comments.