Why are there no Starbucks Frappuccinos?

This review answers the question most Starbucks customers are asking; why are there no Starbucks Frappuccinos? Read on!

The coronavirus pandemic affected many institutions and unfortunately, Starbucks was one of them. There are no Starbucks Frappuccinos in its different coffee shop locations because of disruptions to the global supply chain. Nothing tops the Starbucks menu like their Frappuccinos, and the shortage is a big blow to me. I have frequented Starbucks for years now, and this has always been my order. I was so disappointed when I heard of the ongoing shortage, and wrote this post to share the disappointing news with you. This article gives you a detailed breakdown of why there is a shortage of Starbucks Frappuccinos.

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Why does Starbucks have supply shortages?

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020 and then became a worldwide problem, many businesses, institutions, and even individuals were faced with great losses. Starbucks coffee house was not left behind. In 2021, there were many reports from their customers, and even their staff, about the lack of the base ingredients that constitute making the Starbucks Frappuccinos. By this time, the company had also been hit by shortages of other items including matcha powder, oat milk, and even cup stoppers.

Only the Starbucks joints that had been lucky to store the base ingredients of the Frappuccino managed to keep on preparing them for a short period before even they faced a shortage. The reason is that the international supply chains are experiencing bottlenecks, and hence Starbucks among other businesses failed to procure the required items for their businesses to run smoothly.

Many customers have been seen severally complaining on social media about how because of these shortages, even venti cups and straws are hard to come by at the coffee house. Starbucks has maintained though, that the shortage is temporary and soon, things will go back to normal.

What are the ingredients that Starbucks is running out of?

Starbucks mentioned that the shortage of items varied by location. The main reason for the shortage of Frappuccinos was that the coffee house was short of the base ingredients. These include both types of bases used for Frappuccinos. These were a coffee base for drinks with coffee and a cream base for those who did not have coffee. For this reason, customers are advised to order their drinks as skinny, without oat milk or cream, or even coffee. Though many customers wonder what the Frappuccino will be left with if we remove all its ingredients. The good news though is that this shortage is not a lifetime ordeal. Although there is no specific date for when the missing items will be put back on the menu, they will, someday.

FAQ Section

Is the supply chain shortage a global problem?

Yes. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there were disruptions to the global supply chain. Starbucks coffee house was among the many businesses that were affected. Starbucks revealed that some ingredients would lack in some shops and be present in others. The shortage is global since there are international supply bottlenecks across the globe over different items in the market. Starbucks is just suffering the consequences of COVID-19 like other big businesses.

Which Frappuccinos is Starbucks putting on hold due to the shortage?

Starbucks had mentioned 25 items and ingredients that it was putting on hold. Among the listed items were some coffee and crème Frappuccinos. Most Starbucks bottled Frappuccinos have also been discontinued until a later date. Apart from this, almost all refresher drinks have been removed from the menu.