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Starbucks changed its chai latte recipe and fans are calling headquarters to complain

The coffee chain switched to a honey-sweetened chai formula in March, prompting petitions, emails to executives, and calls to its corporate office

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Starbucks $SBUX changed its chai latte recipe earlier this year, and loyal customers have responded by calling headquarters, emailing executives, and signing petitions demanding the original formula back, according to the Wall Street Journal.

The reformulated drink retains its black tea foundation and spice blend — cinnamon, clove, cardamom, and ginger — but honey, at just two grams, has replaced the original's sweeter base. Starbucks said the redesigned recipe lets drinkers dial........

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