The Vivanno! Starbuck latest~ thoughts... - Page 2

pollinilove · Jul 17th, 2008, 03:55 PM

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well we do not have a jamba juice but i love jamba juice and i would go there all the time when i lived in san diego

quote=Vinyl;7147740]For most of the Starbucks around here, Jamba Juice is usually right next-door. So I sort of wondered if it was a bad business move, but I guess the two aren't usually next-door on the mainland U.S.?[/quote]

JSH812 · Jul 17th, 2008, 06:26 PM

I had one today and it was too creamy... no bueno...

i<3bags · Jul 18th, 2008, 10:17 AM

I had the Mango Orange Banana this morning, it was good. Tasted just like a smoothie, but for $4, I can make my own. I was just taste testing! They should come out with a strawberry one or a coconut one though.

KatsBags · Jul 18th, 2008, 11:05 AM

I tried one yesterday...banana chocolate with an espresso shot. It was OK. I'm not a big coffee drinker but if I want something like that, I usually go to a little coffee shop nearby. Their drink is called a "Funky Monkey". It's chocolate, bananas and coffee. It's "slushier" and more flavorful, IMO...also cheaper. I'll stick with that but will have the Vivanno again when I go to Starbucks with my friends.

louis loves fendi 818 · Jul 18th, 2008, 11:42 PM

I just had a Mango Banana Vivanno with match powder and it was AMAZING!!! Another combo to try is Banana Chocolate with a shot. Thank god for Holla Back Girl b/c its making all the intracompany emails with banana much easier to spell.

absolutpink · Jul 19th, 2008, 03:17 PM

I've had a couple of them and so far I LOVE them! Sooo tasty and a good alternative for when I want something but don't feel like coffee.

amanda · Jul 19th, 2008, 03:20 PM

I've tried both flavors and really like them both! They're very healthy because of the whey protein and fiber, and I like that they're not super super sweet (I don't like super sweet in the AM). They're definitely great for breakfast, and I can see myself picking one up at least once or twice a week.

emmalawyer · Jul 19th, 2008, 05:31 PM

My friend came by a couple of days ago and she had just bought one of these things. I didn't know there was a thread here on this or I would have asked her what flavor she had chosen. I had a taste and I really liked it. I try pretty hard not to like Starbucks, by the way and I don't like drinking my calories, but this drink was good. Chocolatey, but not excessively sweet with a nice, unprocessed smoothness to it. I did just look at the calorie value of a grande and for 250-270 liquid calories, I'll have to give this a pass... which is kind of a shame because I liked the taste :)

louis loves fendi 818 · Jul 20th, 2008, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by amanda

I've tried both flavors and really like them both! They're very healthy because of the whey protein and fiber, and I like that they're not super super sweet (I don't like super sweet in the AM). They're definitely great for breakfast, and I can see myself picking one up at least once or twice a week.

Glad you're liking them amanda! I have been having them a lot too! They are a great snack/breakfast and I think they are really nice and filling. I think I'll be drinking them for breakfast (and actually have breakfast for a change).

calicaliente · Jul 20th, 2008, 02:42 AM

Has anyone tried the new Sorbetto drink they came out with? I read about it a few days ago in the OC Register~ supposedly it's made with frozen yogurt or something like that...I think it's more like the tangy yogurt you can get a pinkberry but in a drink.

I dunno if this drink has rolled out to all the Starbucks yet though.

Bride2B · Jul 20th, 2008, 05:41 PM

I just had the Banana Chocolate with an added shot of espresso! TDF!

LouisLady · Jul 20th, 2008, 05:52 PM

ah cool! i opened up my aunts fridge & saw VIVANNO cup. had no i dea it was something new!

louis loves fendi 818 · Jul 21st, 2008, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by calicaliente

Has anyone tried the new Sorbetto drink they came out with? I read about it a few days ago in the OC Register~ supposedly it's made with frozen yogurt or something like that...I think it's more like the tangy yogurt you can get a pinkberry but in a drink.

I dunno if this drink has rolled out to all the Starbucks yet though.

You're right. Sorbetto is only being test marketed in a few OC stores. It will be rolled out to select starbucks nationwide if it does well. (only stores with enough space and high enough traffic to warrent the HUGE machine). My store most def won't be getting it thank GOD! It takes a hour to clean every night! They are also test marketing a new frappucinno prep method in texas. Any PFers tried it? Thoughts?

Pinkcaviar · Jul 21st, 2008, 02:45 AM

The Vivanno sounds yummy! I heard that the chocolate tastes a wee bit like a protein bar, btu I'll have to give it a try before judging!

And the Sorbetto drinks sounds fabulous! Hope they sell well!
I don't drink coffee, which defeats the whole starbuck experience, but I love their growing alternatives too add to my Ice Tea Lemonade and Green Tea Frappuccino.

moogle · Jul 21st, 2008, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by lvuittonaddict

i tried it today, and i did NOT like it.

not very good. id much rather just have my green tea frap

Green Tea Fraps are the best!!!!!!!

Jul 18th, 2008, 11:05 AM	#19
KatsBags Have a Nice Day~Jon Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Amid Mountains of Handbags Posts: 1,576	I tried one yesterday...banana chocolate with an espresso shot. It was OK. I'm not a big coffee drinker but if I want something like that, I usually go to a little coffee shop nearby. Their drink is called a "Funky Monkey". It's chocolate, bananas and coffee. It's "slushier" and more flavorful, IMO...also cheaper. I'll stick with that but will have the Vivanno again when I go to Starbucks with my friends. __________________

Jul 18th, 2008, 11:42 PM	#20
louis loves fendi 818 ~Avantay Garday~! Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Posts: 5,062	I just had a Mango Banana Vivanno with match powder and it was AMAZING!!! Another combo to try is Banana Chocolate with a shot. Thank god for Holla Back Girl b/c its making all the intracompany emails with banana much easier to spell. __________________ Quickly developing an unhealthy obsession with Hermès ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ and Latté Art 由三个方法我们也许学会智慧: 首先, 由反射, 是最高尚的

Jul 19th, 2008, 03:20 PM	#22
amanda I Bleed Georgia Red Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 8,951	I've tried both flavors and really like them both! They're very healthy because of the whey protein and fiber, and I like that they're not super super sweet (I don't like super sweet in the AM). They're definitely great for breakfast, and I can see myself picking one up at least once or twice a week. __________________ PROUD TO BE A UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA BULLDOG! Read my blog: http://graduationday.wordpress.com

Jul 19th, 2008, 05:31 PM	#23
emmalawyer BLITHERING FOOL Joined: Oct 2006 Location: with the teething twins! Posts: 788	My friend came by a couple of days ago and she had just bought one of these things. I didn't know there was a thread here on this or I would have asked her what flavor she had chosen. I had a taste and I really liked it. I try pretty hard not to like Starbucks, by the way and I don't like drinking my calories, but this drink was good. Chocolatey, but not excessively sweet with a nice, unprocessed smoothness to it. I did just look at the calorie value of a grande and for 250-270 liquid calories, I'll have to give this a pass... which is kind of a shame because I liked the taste :) __________________ signature too large “Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.” --Dr. Seuss ( lil Bitsy's favorite bedtime reading)

Jul 17th, 2008, 03:55 PM	#16
pollinilove Member Joined: Mar 2007 Location: nc 30 min from va border Posts: 1,038	[ well we do not have a jamba juice but i love jamba juice and i would go there all the time when i lived in san diego quote=Vinyl;7147740]For most of the Starbucks around here, Jamba Juice is usually right next-door. So I sort of wondered if it was a bad business move, but I guess the two aren't usually next-door on the mainland U.S.?[/quote]

Jul 17th, 2008, 06:26 PM	#17
JSH812 Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 675	I had one today and it was too creamy... no bueno...

Jul 18th, 2008, 10:17 AM	#18
i<3bags Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 939	I had the Mango Orange Banana this morning, it was good. Tasted just like a smoothie, but for $4, I can make my own. I was just taste testing! They should come out with a strawberry one or a coconut one though.

Jul 19th, 2008, 03:17 PM	#21
absolutpink ~Absolut Pink~ Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 132	I've had a couple of them and so far I LOVE them! Sooo tasty and a good alternative for when I want something but don't feel like coffee.

Jul 20th, 2008, 02:42 AM	#25
calicaliente Member Joined: Nov 2006 Location: OC Posts: 288	Has anyone tried the new Sorbetto drink they came out with? I read about it a few days ago in the OC Register~ supposedly it's made with frozen yogurt or something like that...I think it's more like the tangy yogurt you can get a pinkberry but in a drink. I dunno if this drink has rolled out to all the Starbucks yet though.

Jul 20th, 2008, 05:41 PM	#26
Bride2B Member Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 240	I just had the Banana Chocolate with an added shot of espresso! TDF!

Jul 20th, 2008, 05:52 PM	#27
LouisLady in love w/lamb! Joined: May 2006 Location: Orange County,CA Posts: 5,509	ah cool! i opened up my aunts fridge & saw VIVANNO cup. had no i dea it was something new!

Jul 21st, 2008, 02:45 AM	#29
Pinkcaviar Pinkcaviar Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Canada, eh? Posts: 1,896	The Vivanno sounds yummy! I heard that the chocolate tastes a wee bit like a protein bar, btu I'll have to give it a try before judging! And the Sorbetto drinks sounds fabulous! Hope they sell well! I don't drink coffee, which defeats the whole starbuck experience, but I love their growing alternatives too add to my Ice Tea Lemonade and Green Tea Frappuccino.