Starbucks Apologizes for Nearly Ruining the Holiday Season

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Aiden Kampman
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Starbucks Apologizes for Nearly Ruining the Holiday Season

Better latte than never.  Starbucks apologizes for nearly ruining the holiday season by removing one of their most loved beverages. The Eggnog Latte.

Following customer complaints, Starbucks has decided to bring back the eggnog latte this holiday season. The coffee chain had offered the drink since 1986, but was planning to shelf it this year to simplify its menu.“We made a mistake,” spokeswoman Linda Mills told USA Today. “We are very sorry.”The drink was back in stores in the Pacific Northwest area on Nov. 1, and should be back in all Starbucks locations by Nov. 17.In early November, Starbucks drew the wrath of customers — via phone calls and social media — who wondered why there was no eggnog latte on the menu.

I cannot even put into words the sorrow I have that @Starbucks has officially discontinued the Eggnog Latte. SORROW!! #bahumbugstarbucks

— Lisa Sabin-Wilson (@LisaSabinWilson) November 3, 2014

Dear @Starbucks, why is your Eggnog Latte only bringing holiday cheer to fans in the Pacific Northwest this year? Chicago is sad.

— Daddy’s Grounded (@DaddysGrounded) November 2, 2014

No eggnog latte this holiday @Starbucks? Pls pls pls bring it back! #notholidaywithouteggnog

— Kim Stiglitz (@stiggy1) November 1, 2014

The sentiments convinced Starbucks to reconsider.

We hear you. #EggnogLatte & #GingerbreadLatte are coming back! http://t.co/hiJsJkDzcD

— My Starbucks Idea (@MyStarbucksIdea) November 5, 2014

Good work, Internet. (Unless this is merely a clever marketing ploy, which is always a possibility).

Reps from Starbucks could not be reached for further comment.

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