Get a cup of tall, brewed coffee on Starbucks

By Jennifer Meacham

Summary

Pinching pennies? Take the Starbucks VIA Taste Challenge in any Starbucks coffee shop from Oct. 2 to Oct. 5 and get a coupon for a free tall brewed coffee on your next visit.

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Story Published: Oct 4, 2009 at 12:57 PM PST

Story Updated: Oct 4, 2009 at 12:57 PM PST

Get a cup of tall, brewed coffee on Starbucks

Pinching pennies? Take the Starbucks VIA Taste Challenge in participating U.S. Starbucks coffee shops.

The taste challenge started Friday and goes through 10 p.m., Monday, Oct. 5. Tasters get a coupon for a free tall brewed coffee on your next visit.

Share your experience at StarbucksVIA.com, and also get a chance to win one of five iPod Touches and other "great prizes."
 

Also, see our report on the new VIA at "Will the Northwest warm up to Starbuck's instant brew?"

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