IceCoffee

Excerpt:

We opened a can of Starbucks Doubleshot Energy in Vanilla Iced Coffee form, eager to assess its place between our coffee habit and casual energy needs. The 15 fl oz size made it substantial, though we couldn’t help but notice the .99 cents-per-can price tag. Inside, the creamy vanilla notes swirled around coffee, smooth yet energizing. While we appreciated the cafes’ branding, it felt less indulgent than expected—too sweet to be pure coffee, too light to fully satisfy as energy alone. Yet, this was undeniably convenient, perfect for a post-meeting sip when coffee or an energy drink alone just wouldn’t cut it. With 12 in our pack, we wondered: was this a guilty pleasure splurge or a steal? Let’s find out.