New Jersey’s Afternoon Caffeine Fix Is Part Of A Bigger Starbucks Trend

Afternoon Coffee Rush In New Jersey

I'm someone who usually needs a little caffeine pick-me-up around 3 pm to get me through the rest of the afternoon. A small cup of coffee, or even just a Diet Coke, usually does the trick and gives me that extra boost I need.

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So I found it interesting when I heard that Starbucks is getting busier and busier even after the morning rush. Of course, we all know the popular coffee shop is packed early in the day, with everyone grabbing their coffee before work, but now there are also lines forming again between about 3 and 5 in the afternoon.

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Have you noticed?

It makes total sense! That's exactly when I start to feel like I need a little jolt of caffeine too. It's that afternoon slump you have to get through so you have the energy to finish your last few hours of work, get the kids to their after-school activities, practices, and games, plus cook dinner and get some work done around the house.

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Starbucks reports that they're seeing a bigger rush between 3 and 5 pm and that Refreshers are becoming one of their top-selling beverages. There are so many delicious flavors out for the summer, including the Tropical Butterfly Refresher for you to try.

A nice coffee in the morning and a Refresher in the afternoon sounds like a pretty good daily combination, but that's way too expensive to do every day! Maybe coffee at home in the morning and treat yourself to a Refresher in the afternoon!