In a move that’s sure to rattle the fragile equilibrium of daily routines, Starbucks has dared to alter its iced drink cups in select locations. The new compostable cups and lids, intended to reduce waste, have sent some customers into a tailspin. One distraught patron lamented on social media, “How am I supposed to see what drink I have?!! That’s half the fun!”
The horror of sipping a beverage from an opaque cup seems to have eclipsed the company’s environmental intentions. Concerns about condensation and the sheer audacity of change have dominated discussions, as if the apocalypse is nigh because a coffee cup now decomposes more readily.
Starbucks, likely bemused by the uproar, reminds customers that these changes are currently limited to select stores in 14 states, including California and Washington. For those whose worlds have been upended, the company graciously suggests bringing a “clean, personal reusable cup” or opting to enjoy their beverage in a glass or ceramic mug in-store.
