Barista reveals the worst Starbucks drink requests

"Venti Iced Black Tea, 18 pumps classic syrup."
Barista reveals the worst Starbucks drink requests
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We each have our own distinctive preferences when it comes to Starbucks drinks.

For instance, whatever drink I order has to be chocolate based. Though that may sound blasphemous to coffee purists, I don't think it's anything too out there. But some people have specific over-the-top requests when it comes to their Starbucks drinks, like 20 pumps of syrup. I'm not judging anyone, but that's kind of a lot.

Terence Wiggins, a Starbucks barista who recently put his two weeks notice in, shared a set of photos on his Twitter and Tumblr accounts of the craziest orders he's received since working at the coffeehouse chain.

People really love their sugar. Like LOVE sugar. Why even bother with coffee?

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Let's not even get started on the syrup flavor pumps. Is your drink anything else at this point if you have 10 pumps of raspberry syrup, 16 pumps of caramel syrup, or 20 pumps of pumpkin sauce?

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There are even some Starbucks customers who recognize how complicated their special orders are, so they just add "ask me" to their orders.

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Does no one order a nice coffee with milk and sugar anymore?

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