FAST FOOD NEWS: Starbucks Teavana Lightly Sweet Chai Tea Latte and Shaken Iced White Tea

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Teavana Lightly Sweet Chai Tea Latte

Starbucks is kicking spring off with two new Teavana Tea beverages — Lightly Sweet Chai Tea Latte and Shaken Iced White Tea.

The new chai tea is a less-sweet take on Teavana’s Classic Chai Tea Latte. It’s black tea infused with cinnamon, clove, and other spices that’s mixed with milk, liquid cane sugar, and ice. It’s also available hot.

A 16-ounce Lightly Sweet Chai Tea Latte Iced with 2% milk has 190 calories, 4 grams of fat, 2.5 grams of saturated fat, 15 milligrams of cholesterol, 100 milligrams of sodium, 31 grams of carbohydrates, 30 grams of sugar, and 7 grams of protein.

Teavana Shaken Iced White Tea

Teavana’s Shaken Iced White Tea is, according to Starbucks, “soft and delicate with a clean, bright finish.” Okay. Like all Teavana Shaken Iced Teas, they can be unsweetened or sweetened.

A sweetened 16-ounce serving has 45 calories, 0 grams of fat, 10 milligrams of sodium, 11 grams of carbohydrates, 11 grams of sugar, 0 grams of protein, and 20-25 milligrams of caffeine.

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

(Images via Starbucks)

SPOTTED ON SHELVES: Hostess Donettes Cinnamon Crumb Cake Mini Donuts

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Hostess Donettes Cinnamon Crumb Cake Mini Donuts

This would be great with a cup of coffee as you wonder if you should quit your job today. I mean, there’s no chance for advancement when the person in your way is the C.E.O.’s niece, who does a really good job. (Spotted by Scott K at Market District.)

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REVIEW: Hostess Ding Dongs Frozen Dairy Dessert Sandwiches

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Hostess Ding Dongs Frozen Dairy Dessert Sandwiches

In preparation for my wedding in May, I’ve been on a self-proclaimed dessert detox. There are some exceptions of course… like writing reviews for the lovely readers of the Impulsive Buy. Because it’s all in the name of research!

So imagine my excitement when I unwrapped one of the Hostess Ding Dongs Frozen Dairy Dessert Sandwiches. Oh glory, my first sweet in about two weeks! I was hungry, ready and so pumped, and I’m pleased to report that I was not disappointed.

Each sandwich is individually packaged, and on first glance, it’s about the size and thickness of a hockey puck. It does, in fact, look the ice cream version of a regular Ding Dong.

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Now, if you’re looking for a neat and tidy eating experience, this is not for you. I cut open the Ding Dong, and the chocolate outer layer did not hold together well. Nor did the chocolate stay together as I ate each half. But I was impressed with how well the ice cream stayed solid and did not melt.

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Cutting apart the Ding Dong revealed two things: 1) A glorious, pretty thick chocolate coating and 2) A crunchy, cookie-esque layer between the chocolate coating and ice cream that I was not expecting and It. Was. Epic. Best way to describe the Ding Dong is having the crunch of a Thin Mint with the taste of a Klondike Bar.

There really isn’t anything special to report about the vanilla frozen dairy dessert. The chocolate was so prevalent that it was hard to taste it on its own. The frozen dairy dessert was good, just nothing to write home about. I loved all the chocolate – it was rich and melted in my mouth.

The other thing I appreciated was the portion size and nutritional information. At under 200 calories a serving, this is a perfect dessert for when you want something quick and not too heavy. Basically, it truly is the frozen version of a beloved Hostess snack cake.

(Nutrition Facts – 1 sandwich – 180 calories, 80 calories from fat, 9 grams of fat, 6 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, less than 5 milligrams of cholesterol, 75 milligrams of sodium, 22 grams of carbohydrates, less than 1 gram of fiber, 12 grams of sugar, 2 grams of protein.)

Purchased Price: $3.49
Size: 5-pack
Purchased at: Giant Eagle
Rating: 8 out of 10
Pros: Cookie crunch and plenty of chocolate to please my sweet tooth.
Cons: Kind of messy to eat. Kind of messy to eat. Normal frozen dairy dessert.

REMINDER: 79-Cent Small Sonic Ice Cream Slushes Today

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79 Cent Small Ice Cream Slushes at Sonic

All-day today, Sonic is offering small Sonic Ice Cream Slushes for just 79 cents. So instead of orange juice or coffee, you could wash down your Sonic breakfast with an Ice Cream Slush.

Sonic’s Ice Cream Slushes combine two sweet frozen treats — Sonic’s slushes and ice cream. It’s available in the following flavors: grape, blue coconut, orange, cherry, blue raspberry, and strawberry.

A small Orange Ice Cream Slush has 410 calories, 20 grams of fat, 15 grams of saturated fat, 55 milligrams of cholesterol, 160 milligrams of sodium, 56 grams of carbohydrates, 55 grams of sugar, and 5 grams of protein.

The 79-Cent Ice Cream Slushes deal is available at participating locations for today only (Wednesday, March 22). Limit 5. Tax not included and this offer cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts.

SPOTTED ON SHELVES (BEVERAGE EDITION) – 3/22/2017

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

Minute Maid Spicy Watermelon Lemonade and Peach with Ginger

Minute Maid Spicy Watermelon Lemonade and Peach with Ginger

Minute Maid Lemonade with Mint

Minute Maid Lemonade with Mint

Refreshing AND tingly. (Spotted by Melody at Meijer.)

Minute Maid Light Watermelon Blueberry and Fruit Punch

Minute Maid Light Watermelon Blueberry and Fruit Punch

(Spotted by Melody at Meijer.)

Tropicana Peach Lemonade and Strawberry Peach

Tropicana Strawberry Peach

Tropicana Pineapple Mango

Tropicana Pineapple Mango

(Spotted by Melody at Meijer and Blaire at Safeway.)

Clear American Strawberries Cream

Clear American Strawberries & Cream

Clear American Limited Edition Blackberry Lemonade

Clear American Limited Edition Blackberry Lemonade

Oh, Clear American! You’re clearly not thinking American enough. Where’s the funnel cake and cotton candy flavored sparking water? (Spotted by @JunkFoodDog at Walmart.)

Gold Peak Slightly Sweet Tea

Gold Peak Slightly Sweet Tea

I can’t wait to add sugar to this. (Spotted by Gary A at Weis Markets.)

V8 Energy Kiwi Melon

V8 Energy Kiwi Melon

You know what? We haven’t seen a carrot and celery energy drink yet. Make that happen, V8? (Spotted by Sylvia at Vons.)

Coca Cola and Diet Coke Mini Fridge Packs

Coca-Cola and Diet Coke Mini Fridge Packs

Sprite and Dr Pepper Mini Fridge Packs

Sprite and Dr Pepper Mini Fridge Packs

I don’t know if these box designs are new, but they are adorable. (Spotted by Robbie at H-E-B.)

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.

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