{"id":23526,"date":"2017-07-13T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-07-13T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/?p=23526"},"modified":"2021-01-10T21:11:02","modified_gmt":"2021-01-11T07:11:02","slug":"review-starbucks-berry-prickly-pear-and-mango-pineapple-frappuccino-cremes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2017\/07\/13\/review-starbucks-berry-prickly-pear-and-mango-pineapple-frappuccino-cremes\/","title":{"rendered":"REVIEW: Starbucks Berry Prickly Pear and Mango Pineapple Frappuccino Cremes"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Starbucks<\/p>\n

Starbucks created THE fall drink with its Pumpkin Spice Latte.<\/p>\n

And it might\u2019ve created the drinks of summer with its new Berry Prickly Pear Frappuccino Blended Cr\u00e8me (berries and prickly pear with side notes of hibiscus and passion fruit) and Mango Pineapple Frappuccino Blended Cr\u00e8me (mango, caramelized pineapple, and a hint of lime).<\/p>\n

Visually, both scream SUMMER with the pretty magenta and yellow color schemes. Even though magenta\/yellow\/white looks better than magenta\/yellow\/brown, I was a little bit wary of the cr\u00e8me base because the said coffee-less line is generally more like an icy milkshake. <\/p>\n

The base was icy as expected but worked better than I imagined because it was fruit-forward. It\u2019s supposed to be blended with milk, ice, and mango syrup, but I picked up a subtle coconut flavor instead. As for the pur\u00e9es, the mango overpowered the pineapple and the berry prickly pear mainly tasted like prickly pear. For those who are wondering, prickly pear has a very subtle sweetness – it tastes like a wax\/rose apple<\/a> or a less-pronounced watermelon. I was relieved that neither of the pur\u00e9es tasted artificial. <\/p>\n

\"Starbucks<\/p>\n

However, I must warn that form does not follow function for these drinks. The layered pur\u00e9e is only good for the \u2018gram! I made the mistake of not mixing it enough. I swirled my straw a few times, but still sucked up a hidden pocket of pur\u00e9e. It was very unpleasant texturally as the viscosity reminded me of Children\u2019s Motrin Syrup. I think real mango or strawberry bits would help. Be sure to take your \u2018gram first and then stir vigorously!<\/p>\n

\"Starbucks<\/p>\n

As I continued sipping, the mango pineapple began to stand out as my frontrunner. I kept thinking it would taste fantastic with rum. It was like a virgin pi\u00f1a colada minus the artificial sweetness that usually accompanies it. The familiarity of mango, pineapple, and coconut also gave the flavor a leg up over the berry prickly pear which had an unpleasant note that reminded me of cough medicine.<\/p>\n

Both drinks included lime, and like having it in a cocktail, it helped break up some of the sweetness and add brightness. However, the lime flavor floated in and out. I guess you could brand that as having a flavor adventure with each sip being slightly different than the last, but I prefer consistency. <\/p>\n

Also, I\u2019d say that I have a pretty discerning palate but I didn\u2019t pick up on any of the caramelized pineapple in the mango pineapple or hibiscus in the berry prickly pear.<\/p>\n

I was able drink both of these in the same sitting without feeling a sugar high and neither tasted artificially or disgustingly sweet. They still delivered on Starbucks quality as I could tell they used real fruit as opposed to sno-cone high fructose corn syrup.<\/p>\n

Much like the PSL returning this fall, I can see these drinks being brought back next summer. <\/p>\n

(Nutrition Facts – Tall – Berry Prickly Pear<\/b> – 180 calories, 30 calories from fat, 3 grams of fat, 2 grams of saturated fat, 10 milligrams of cholesterol, 150 milligrams of sodium, 36 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of fiber, 34 grams total sugars, 3 grams of protein. Mango Pineapple<\/b> – 180 Calories, 30 calories from fat, 3 grams of fat, 2 grams of saturated fat, 10 milligrams of cholesterol, 170 milligrams of sodium, 35 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of fiber, 34 grams total sugars, 3 grams of protein.<\/small><\/p>\n

Purchased Price:<\/b> $4.45
\nSize:<\/b> Tall
\nPurchased at:<\/b> Starbucks
\nRating:<\/b> 6 out of 10 (Berry Prickly Pear)
\nRating:<\/b> 9 out of 10 (Mango Pineapple)
\nPros:<\/b> I don\u2019t feel a sugar high drinking these unlike other Frappuccinos. Mango Pineapple is a better pi\u00f1a colada. High quality \u2013 none of that sno-cone high fructose corn syrup!
\nCons:<\/b> MAKE SURE YOU STIR. Viscosity of pur\u00e9e reminds me of Children\u2019s Motrin – real fruit bits might help. Inconsistent sour notes. Where\u2019s the caramelized pineapple and hibiscus?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Starbucks created THE fall drink with its Pumpkin Spice Latte. And it might\u2019ve created the drinks of summer with its new Berry Prickly Pear Frappuccino Blended Cr\u00e8me (berries and prickly pear with side notes of hibiscus and passion fruit) and Mango Pineapple Frappuccino Blended Cr\u00e8me (mango, caramelized pineapple, and a hint of lime). 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