Starbucks Blending Powder 🥀

Blending powder is used in Starbucks’ blended drinks, particularly the newer Blended Energy Refreshers and Matcha Lemonade.

Here’s a breakdown of what it is and the recent concerns:

• Purpose: The powder helps create a smooth, smoothie-like consistency without needing milk, preventing separation as the drink melts.
• Recent Concerns: Some baristas have reported health issues like sore throats and breathing irritation, linking them to the powder’s silica-based ingredients becoming airborne during preparation.
• Examples of Drinks:
• Blended Energy Refreshers (e.g., Mango Dragonfruit, Guava Passionfruit)
• Blended Matcha Lemonade
• Note: Traditional Frappuccinos use coffee or vanilla bean powder, not the new blending powder.

If you want to try one, you can ask for a Blended Refresher. To learn more about the health concerns, you can search for “Starbucks blending powder safety” on TikTok.

The more you know.