Starbucks' Controversial Ice Cube Update

Starbucks is introducing new machines that make nugget ice to select stores this year. The new ice cubes have received a positive response from customers during testing, but some are concerned that the smaller and more dense ice cubes will melt faster than the regular, ruining the taste of the drinks. However, Starbucks confirmed that the nuggets do not melt faster and the volume of ice per beverage will not change. The new machines use less water to make the ice, contributing to Starbucks' sustainability goal to cut their water footprint in half by 2030.