60-shot Starbucks coffee is the chain's most expensive drink ever
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We know that Starbucks customers can get a little obsessed with their drinks.
But one customer, identified only on the blog Consumerist as “Andrew” reportedly ordered a massive, 60-espresso-shot 128-ounce milkshake, which would have cost an astounding $54.75.
According to the photograph of a receipt Andrew sent Consumerist, extras included in the milkshake included a mocha drizzle, hazelnut drizzle, caramel drizzle and protein powder.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Good thing that Andrew is a Gold member of Starbucks’ loyalty program, which entitles him to one free drink after every twelve that he buys –so it was free.
Consumerist calls it a new record. Andrew told the website that he was aiming to beat the record set last year: a $47.30 drink with 40 shots.
Seattle Weekly quoted a Starbucks spokeswoman who was unaware of the drink but expressed concern.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"This type of beverage order is totally excessive and not something we encourage people to do," she says. "Nor is it safe."
Some estimated that the drink had a whopping 4.5 grams of caffeine and at least 2,000 calories. The Mayo Clinic advises that up to 400 mg of caffeine per day is safe for an adult.