People go to restaurants to enjoy a nice meal with a frothy drink. But the joy increases when our furry, four-legged companions also get a chance to savor a foamy delight along with us. Starbucks is a perfect place not only for people who love its beverages but also for owners whose pets love Starbucks puppuccino. Puppuccino is the premium tea food chain’s special item dedicated only for their four-pawed customers. It is completely caffeine-free and safe to consume.
Starbucks Puppuccino
What is Puppuccino and how is it prepared?
Puppuccino, one of the favorite drinks of Baristas, is plain whipped cream which is exclusively available for customers’ pets at Starbucks. Slightly sweetened, it is available in espresso or normal size cold beverage cups. People can also ask for plain whipped cream in a cup for their furry little friends. The name was derived by combining two different words, ie Puppy and Cappuccino. The term ‘Puppucino’ was used casually by Starbuck for its dog special treats. However, the company decided to go official and apply for the trademark of ‘Puppuccino’ in May 2021. It was also reported by some websites that the filed application has also proposed making pet bandanas. The idea of Puppucino was also adopted by other eateries with a different name.
Is puppuccino safe for pets?
Since Puppuccino is caffeine-free and is less sweet, it is safe for dogs. However, it may trouble the pups who have a weaker digestive tract. Dairy products are difficult for dogs to digest. In this case, it would be better to limit it only to a single cup for a pup.
Even though the sweet treat is loved by most dogs, it is always good to know the mood of your pet before offering it one. The best way to figure out the taste of your pet is to bring the Puppuccino cup close to it and wait for its response. The rest will be done by your furry friend.
Many dogs are intolerant to lactose. Hence, after a small treat of Puppuccino, it would be great to carefully observe your pet for any lactose intolerance symptoms like vomiting, gas, or diarrhea. It is also a good option to consult a veteran before providing such treats to your pets regularly.
Cost of puppuccino
Puppuccino is completely free of cost. Starbucks understands the relationship of its customers with their pets. That’s why to admire that relationship, it provides its customers with a complimentary treat of Puppuccino on any order. A Starbucks spokesperson said to a media website, ” Every customer can order extra whip on their order. It was observed that most of the time, the extra whip was ordered by them for their pets.” This observation might have led the restaurant chain to come up with an idea of a free dog treat for their customers. Even when the Puppuccino is sold for free, it is not a good idea to appear in a Starbucks restaurant and ask for Puppuccino without any order. In such cases, it would be great to leave a tip for the sole whip cream treat.
How to order puppuccino?
The special treat of Starbuck is not present in its menu. That’s why people can’t even order it online. But that doesn’t make it difficult to get one for your pet. At the time of enjoying beverages in the restaurant, inform about your pet at the counter and simply ask for a Puppuccino. Within no time, it will be available with your order. We can also ask for it while putting your order from the drive in the window. If using ‘Puppuccino’ for getting your dog treat from the counter seems too fancy, then one can simply ask for a cup of whipped cream
Gifting a friend
It is also a good idea to bring your dear ones, who are obsessed with their dogs, to a Starbucks restaurant. In such a case, a Starbucks Gift Card is all you need to cheer up your loved ones to visit the place with their pets.
Making a lactose-free drink for pets
As of now, most of the restaurants use lactose-rich whipping cream in their products. This will make it difficult to find a perfect treat for your lactose allergic dog. In thots case, it is better to prepare a treat at home. Instead of using milk cream, one can use canned coconut milk for preparing whipped cream. Without any significant change in taste, a delightful homemade treat will cheer up your pet.
FAQ
Q1. Are the Starbucks Puppuccino free?
Ans. Starbucks provides its customers with Puppuccino as a complimentary treat for their pets. Hence, the dog delight is completely free of cost.
Q2. Does Puppuccino have sugar?
Ans. The complementary delight for customers is a sweet whipped cream. Hence, it contains sugar in it. But there is no caffeine in it. This makes it safer for the dogs if consumed in a safe amount.
Q.3. Why is Puppuccino not there on the Starbucks menu?
Ans. One answer to this question would be the fact that this sweet frothy treat is not a trademark of Starbucks. However, the company has named Puppuccino as a part of its secret menu. This means it is not mentioned in any of the menus in the restaurant or the Starbucks’ application.
Q4. How to order Puppuccino online?
Ans. As Puppuccino is not mentioned in any of the menu lists of Starbucks, one can’t order it online. It is difficult to bring this sweet treat for your dog, without stepping out of the home. That’s why go out, locate the nearest Starbucks restaurant and go for it, for nothing is above your pet’s enjoyment.
Conclusion
With its plain simple recipe, Puppuccino has gained a lot of popularity among Starbucks visitors. As the restaurant chain is becoming more and more pet-friendly, people love to hang out with their furry friends. It is a complimentary gift for the customers who have come to the restaurant with their pet dogs. Hence, if you are on an outing with your beloved pet, then Starbucks could be the best place to enjoy savories together.