A Starbucks barista has sparked debate after sharing a video of a custom drink order containing over 500 grams of sugar. The employee, Julianna, filmed herself preparing the beverage behind the counter and posted it on TikTok, where it has garnered more than 22.5 million views.
The drink consisted of 12 pumps of white mocha sauce and one shot of espresso, mixed together. Extra caramel sauce was swirled around the inside of the cup before adding milk and ice, then topped with cold foam and a generous drizzle of caramel. Julianna captioned the video: 'YUMMYYYYY 500+ grams of sugar to start the day'.
Viewers were quick to criticise the order, with many questioning whether it could be considered coffee. One commenter said: 'Even a tiramisu has more coffee than this. That’s not a coffee.' Another observed: 'So they basically wanted flavoured milk'. Some joked about the calorie content, noting 'a casual 7 million calories before breakfast'.
However, others defended the customer, with one user sharing a story of a woman who used such drinks to stay sober from drugs. 'I’ll never judge someone based on what their drink preference is. I’d rather a sugary drink once a day be their vice, than them ending up dead somewhere,' they wrote.
