Here’s what people *really* think about Starbucks’s new tie-dye Frappuccino
Tie-dye has been splattered all over the spring/summer 2019 runways for luxury brands like Stella McCartney, Prada, and Proenza Schouler. Taylor Swift is officially obsessed with the print, and Kylie Jenner has been showing off tie-dye nails. Now Starbucks is hopping on the trend with its new summer sip, the Tie-Dye Frappuccino. The drink, which hit the menu July 10th, looks like fireworks in a cup, a melted rainbow, Lana Del Rey’s summertime sadness—guys, it’s bonkers. But let’s be honest with ourselves. We’re absolutely going to try it.
According to the Starbucks site, the Tie-Dye Frappuccino Crème Blended Beverage is a "deliciously fruity drink" that is "vibrant with red, blue and yellow tie-dye swirls, topped with vanilla whipped cream, and dusted with red, blue and yellow powder."
The new, tropical-flavored drink is only available for a limited time—Starbucks has said “a few days.” Just like the Unicorn Frapp before it, the Tie-Dye Frapp is bound to make us pucker up and give a major sugar high. Also like the Unicorn drink, it’s dividing the internet.
YESSSS! 🙌 #TieDye is here and it won’t last long. pic.twitter.com/QyqS3zmuZO
— Starbucks Coffee (@Starbucks) July 10, 2019
Some are loving the Instagram-friendly Frapp.
Fans of the divisive beverage are saying the flavor isn’t too sweet and it tastes like banana Laffy Taffy.
Tie dyed frappucino! I really like it. I only detected a hint of banana. It's more sour than anything. Like a Sour Patch Kid, but not THAT sour. Definitely not sweet. #StarbucksSummerSippin #TieDyeFrappuccino #Starbucks pic.twitter.com/xvsk6QQc7M
— Baby Thor Poppins 🇺🇦🌻 (@Marypoppins68) July 10, 2019
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A rainbow / tie dye Frappuccino?!? Starbucks is speaking my language!!!
Make something colorful and I’ll buy it… make something colorful AND delicious?? I’ll buy 10.
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— ☆ RB ☆ (@RBtheARTISAN) July 10, 2019
Hands down the best frappuccino I’ve ever had. #Starbucks #tie_dye_frappuccino pic.twitter.com/NIEzpLgEg6
— Younis Hussein (@Younis_Hussein_) July 10, 2019
Others, however, aren’t too happy with the flavor and are disappointed about the lack of “tie-dye.”
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@Starbucks what’s up with this drink , not impressed ): missing the tie dye ! 🙄🙄🙄 pic.twitter.com/9XBBTeDgux
— Annie (@Annie_2015) July 10, 2019
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The new #Starbucks Tie Dye Frappuccino tastes like bland banana candy, has more sugar than you're supposed to consume in a day in every size, has a chemical aftertaste, and takes 3x the labor and ingredients to make.
It's inconsistent and does not look like the marketing. pic.twitter.com/vg3pwLmyGH
— Starbucks Barista Uncensored (@BaristaUncensrd) July 10, 2019
No matter how you feel about the drink, never forget the barista that has to make the Tie-Dye Frappuccino for you.
Please…. please, please for the love of god please, be nice to your barista when this stupid tie-dye Frappuccino comes out. It’s going to be a pain to make, and it is not going to look exactly like it does in the ads.
— Lillirana (@LilliranaG) July 9, 2019
Please don’t order the tie-dye frappuccino it’s gross and I don’t wanna make it.
— Kierstyn Bennett (@BennettKierstyn) July 10, 2019
There’s really only one way to find out what side is correct: trying the Tie-Dye Frapp for ourselves. For science. This drink won’t be around forever, so act now if you want to join the Starbucks tie-dye movement.
