Starbucks to offer free refills and bring back condiment bars

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Starbucks will begin serving free re-fills for all ‘for here’ drink orders in reusable ceramic mugs and glasses.

In addition, anyone who chooses the sustainable in-cafe option will also be able to enjoy free refills of brewed hot coffee, iced coffee, and tea during the same visit.

According to Starbucks’ website, the company’s goal is to have its non-reusable cups be “100% compostable, recyclable, or reusable; sourced from 50% recycled materials; and made using 50% less virgin fossil fuel derived sources by 2030.”

Starbucks is also bringing back its condiment bars after they were taken away during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, and baristas will return to hand-writing customers’ names on their cups using Sharpies.

You can customize your drink with creamer, milk and other sweeteners without having to ask the barista for help.

Both changes are part of Starbucks’ plans to reboot the coffee house vibe that’s diminished in recent years.