I absolutely LOOOOVE the Green Tea Latte!!! Muy delicioso, I usually get that OR the chai tea latte when I go to starbucks. You should try it, I think you would enjoy (-:

I buy Starbuck's sugar-free vanilla syrup by the bottle and make my own latte with light Silk soy milk or Silk Almond milk is really great! It is cheaper, and I don't live near a Starbuck's so it's a no-brainer!  My recent new purchase is the Keurig milk frother and I LOVE it...much better than my machine.

Okay, maybe I'm not getting it but why would someone drink decaf?  Is it to replace the flavor or habit of caf, or.....well I can't really think of anything else!  If you only drink 1 cup a month, why wouldn't you just have caf?  Is it really that bad for you that ONE cup is a problem a month?

I drink the green tea latte as well. Unsweetened for sure as the matcha powder is already sweetened a bit. I order my soy chai latte tall in a grande cup diluted with hot water so it's just right ;)

I LOVE the green tea latte (unsweetened) but I stopped treating myself to it because of all the calories.  You can check the nutritional facts on Starbucks web site - great tool!  http://www.starbucks.com/retail/nutrition_info.asp

Just a note from a Starbucks barista here!
Our chai concentrate is actually made with honey, so it is not vegan. However you could make a vegan chai latte at Starbucks by getting the chai teabag it self and adding steamed soy milk (essentially like the other tea lattes). Also, all of our tea lattes (green included) are sweetened with either vanilla or classic (read: simple) syrup. So if you'd rather avoid the added sugar, that's something to request they leave out!

The green tea latte at Starbucks is good, but very mellow and seems to need some sweetening, but I agree with Scott - avoid the pumps of syrup.  I get the Green Tea Frap at Starbucks without the syrup which just means it is their green tea/vanilla powder, milk and ice.  If you get a frap without syrup, you cannot taste the difference.  But I wasn't sure what was in their milk base and once I realized it was just green tea/vanilla powder, milk and ice, I make iced green tea lattes at work at ice blended green teas at home.  The green tea matcha powder needs sweetening though, it is terribly dull and near bitter alone, so I help it with a little vanilla protein powder.  I find the ones I make myself with the green tea matcha powder pack a little safe slight boost of caffeinatation, where as there is no caffeinated effect on either of the Starbucks lattes or frappacinos.....

i ADORE the soy green tea latte (you'll love it!)

But request "no syrup" because they will add all the unnecessary sugar. Matcha is the best !
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Mmmmmmmmm, thanks Alicia, such nice treats to think about!

Yeah, OJ is a VEEEERY rare treat for me - A. It doesn't agree with me, either and B. I'm off juices to keep my blood sugar well under control - they'd rather (and I'd rather) I have the real fruit - LOL!

I imagine the green tea one might seem much better to ya, Alicia - MUCH less perfumy-ness (and I know EXACTLY what you're talking about - totally agree.) 

And thanks for the heads up, Rachel - riiiiight, if you don't watch you don't always know what they're adding!

I am in LOVE with Starbucks Soy Tea Lattes!!! "I'll have a venti, soy, awake, tea latte" is what I always say!! lol  Wouldn't it be great if they had rice milk tea lattes?

A big shout out to Jessica for bringing up Bhakti Chai and Boulder, CO. I live in Boulder as well and Bhakti Chai is the best pre-made chai you can get! Also, packed in glass, not plastic.
http://www.bhaktichai.com/

Dearest Alicia - I noticed that you've written about giving your patronage to Starbucks. I realize it is sensitive to point this out, but for those who care about the environment and being kind to themselves and others, Starbucks is a choice I would seriously reconsider. They have been involved in too many irresponsible business practices to mention here, over decades. I would ask of everyone: in the name of kindness and sustainability, please deeply consider the strength of your buying power and deeply reconsider offering it up to businesses such as Starbucks.

Here is just one of many articles which can give you some background:
http://www.brightonhovegreens.org/h/n/NEWS/press_releases/ALL/647//

Love and Blessings and Kindness

The Green Tea latte is crap. They mix sugar with the matcha and they add melon syrup. When ordering it, ask for it unsweetened. It'll still be on the sweet side because of the soy milk they use and matcha but they'll get rid of the melon syrup.
Green Tea latte's are soooo easy to make and taste a million times better if you make them yourself. Plus, you save mula. I like to make them with unsweetened vanilla soy milk. If you have an espresso machine with a steamer you're all set! Just mix a few teaspoons of matcha with a few teaspoons of warm water and then add the steamed milk. Delish! I also make Mate Latte's this way, except I pack the espresso drip with loose mate.

I agree with Jahnavi. While I understand that Starbucks is convenient - in that there's one on every corner - it's because they've driven out a lot of the local coffee shops, especially in Portland (where I used to live) and in Austin (where I currently live). I try to support local coffee shops as much as possible and encourage others to do so as well!

Also-
What Jahnavi says, I'd just rather not give my support Starbucks. Thanks for linking the truth.
Cheers.

i just really love starbucks coffee, with soy milk and sugar in the raw =0)  i treat myself every now and then...