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Starbucks is facing backlash from fans after introducing new “secret menu” drinks tied to “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” with critics going for a revamped chai latte.
The coffee chain on Monday announced four new drinks inspired by the 2006 film sequel, featuring character customization.
Drinks include a series of character-inspired treats, including one called Miranda’s Signature Order, a non-foam, extra-shot, super-hot Caffè Latte with non-fat milk, and Andy’s Cappuccino, made with oat milk, caramel and cinnamon.
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The list also includes Nigel’s Go-to Doppio, an espresso con panna with mocha sauce, and Emily’s Fave Iced Chai, an iced chai latte with almond milk and sugar-free caramel.
Beverage options are available on the app ahead of the release of the movie “The Devil Wears Prada 2” – which opens in theaters on May 1.
The coffee chain’s themed beverage lineup includes custom orders inspired by characters from “The Devil Wears Prada 2.” (Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM)
“The drinks will be available for a limited time at participating Starbucks coffee locations around the world,” the company noted.
It was the iced chai that attracted Starbucks fans on Instagram. People flooded the brand’s comment forum, urging the company to bring back their old chai latte.
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“There is no way the current chai is anyone’s favorite,” wrote one user.
“Emily doesn’t drink this pathetic excuse for chai.”
“Please bring back the first chai,” wrote another.
Another said, “Emily doesn’t drink this sorry excuse for chai.”
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One chai fan wrote a lengthy comment, saying Starbucks “ruined” a long-standing birthday tradition by changing the recipe.
“My 50th birthday is next week, and I was hoping to enjoy my usual chai that I’ve been drinking for my birthday for almost 30 years at the same time as I’m enjoying this highly anticipated movie, but Starbucks had to ruin the chai by completely changing it,” he said.
The newly released iced chai drink has caused backlash from customers who say the updated recipe is inferior to the original (seen above). (Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)
“It’s sad. I drank one every few years and I drink a lot of chai people. They all hate it, by the way,” he added.
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Starbucks changed its chai recipe in March – introducing an improved chai latte designed to give customers more control over sweetness and flavor.
“The standard recipe adds that sweetness is back with the addition of classic syrup, but customers can now adjust the level of sweetness to their liking by adjusting the number of pumps,” the company said in a statement at the time.
Starbucks customers have expressed their frustration on social media, demanding the return of the brand’s original chai latte. (Stock)
“Or they can adjust the taste by changing the old syrup for a more flavorful one. Vanilla, for example, will dial down the bitter notes. The drink is also sweet without being sweet.”
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Fox News Digital has reached out to Starbucks for comment.
