Starbucks app users can save money on an iced vanilla latte with an extra shot by ordering a grande iced shaken espresso instead, and customizing it with vanilla syrup in place of the classic syrup. This hack not only adds an extra shot but also cuts the cost by 50 cents. Despite the price difference, there are subtle differences in taste due to the blonde espresso beans in a standard iced vanilla latte, which are lighter and slightly sweeter. Additionally, the shaken espresso has less sugar and fat compared to the standard iced vanilla latte. While the app allows adding up to 12 shots of syrup without an extra fee, too much can be overpowering and unhealthy, far exceeding recommended daily sugar intake.
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