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Why coffee needs an extra shot of Taylor Swift

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In November 2021, Starbucks teased a brewing collaboration with pop music icon Taylor Swift ahead of the singer’s re-release of her ‘Red’ album. After dropping several hints, Starbucks officially announced that her favourite order (a caramel non-fat latte) would be available on its menu as ‘Taylor’s Latte’, and songs from her album would be played […]

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