Starbucks charging $1 for "no water" Refresher drinks, angering brand loyalists
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Starbucks is famous for encouraging customers to create their own personalized concoctions. But at least one of those special requests will now cost you extra.
Starting Tuesday, the coffee chain will charge customers a dollar extra to get their Refresher beverages made without water, angering some brand loyalists. Starbucks said the charge is necessary because the juice drinks are more expensive to make when they're not diluted.
"There will be an additional cost of $1 for Starbucks Refreshers Beverages customized with no water, as this customization requires extra ingredients," the company said in a statement.
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