Starbucks, the well-known coffee company, has been chastised by Anupam Mittal, CEO of Shaadi.com, who describes it as a high-sugar dessert shop.
Starbucks, an American global coffeehouse operator, offers a wide range of delectable beverages around the world. However, many individuals criticized the brand because of the sugar level in its beverages.
Anupam Mittal, a Shark Tank India judge and the CEO of Shaadi.com, recently took to X (previously Twitter) to bash Starbucks. It was described as a “very high-sugar dessert store” by him.
“Aaj, you must understand that Starbucks is not a coffee chain.” “It’s a very high sugar dessert shop with laced caffeine… lethal combination,” he posted on the microblogging site.
His tweet has gotten a lot of attention in the comments area since it was posted. According to one user, “Likewise, McD is not a QSR chain; it is a real estate company with stores in every corner of expensive market in the US.”
“It’s an aesthetic work and date venue that also seeks caffeine-flavored sugar drinks,” said another user.
“Starbucks is also just a status symbol in India, unlike abroad where their prices are on par with other coffee shops,” a third user remarked. Also, I found their coffee to be somewhat burnt in flavor.”
“It would never have been such a profitable business if it had only been coffee.” People prefer sugar to coffee. For example, try removing all sugar from all foods and eating them. “Impossible for most,” remarked the fourth.
Meanwhile, Starbucks’ worth has dropped by around 11 billion dollars, accounting for 9.4 percent of the company’s overall value. This happened as experts reported decreasing sales and a lackluster response to Christmas season offerings.
The boycotts at the Seattle, Washington-based firm have deep origins, touching on delicate geopolitical themes after the company found itself in hot water following a tweet expressing solidarity with Palestinians from Starbucks Workers United, the union representing many of its baristas.
However, the corporation has denied any wrongdoing in the instances, but it confronts the challenge of maintaining its brand name in the midst of divided global concerns.
Starbucks’ High Sugar Content Is a Recurring Problem
This isn’t the first time Starbucks has come under fire for its sugary drinks.
In 2016, Action on Sugar in the United Kingdom discovered startlingly high sugar levels in Starbucks drinks, exceeding the American Heart Association’s recommended daily intake.
Starbucks’ extra-large Grape with Chai, Orange, and Cinnamon Hot Mulled Fruit featured a whopping 99 grams of sugar per cup, according to the charity.
