How to Get 90-Plus Free Cups of Coffee at Starbucks Each Year by Spending Under $10 a Week

With this method, you could earn nearly $300 worth of free Starbucks coffee a year.

If you're a Starbucks regular, you may be looking for ways to spend less without giving up on your takeout coffee habit. One way you can earn free cups of coffee is by becoming a Starbucks Rewards member. If you're strategic, you can earn free coffee faster. Find out how to get over 90 free cups of coffee at Starbucks each year by spending under $10 a week.

For some, morning coffee is a must. If you're a Starbucks coffee drinker, ensure you take advantage of the free loyalty program, Starbucks Rewards. You can earn free drinks and other freebies by being a loyal customer.

Of course, being a member doesn't guarantee that you'll earn free coffee. You'll need to spend money regularly to earn rewards stars if you plan to redeem your rewards for free coffee. But you can be strategic and maximize the rewards that you get.

I'll show you how to earn 90-plus free cups of coffee a year by spending under $10 a week. You can keep more money in your bank account without giving up your favorite coffee.

Pay with a gift card to earn more Starbucks Rewards stars quickly

So, you're already a Starbucks Rewards member? Great!

How you pay for your cup of coffee matters. As a rewards member, you earn one star for every $1 spent when you pay with cash, a credit card, or a debit card.

But the better choice is to pay with a Starbucks gift card. You can refill Starbucks gift cards quickly in the Starbucks mobile app. When you pay for your order with a Starbucks gift card, you'll earn two stars for every $1 spent.

That's an easy way to double your rewards.

How to earn Starbucks Rewards stars quickly

The next thing you'll want to start doing is bringing a clean, reusable cup with you when you go to Starbucks.

Most stores allow customers to get their drinks in reusable cups. When you do this, you'll get a $0.10 discount, and you'll also earn 25 bonus stars. You can earn 25 bonus stars once per day when you bring your own clean, reusable cup.

That makes for a simple way to earn stars fast, and you'll help the planet, too!

How to get 90-plus free cups of coffee every year

Now that you know how to earn rewards quickly, I'll show you how you can earn 90-plus cups of free coffee at Starbucks each year.

The prices of a cup of hot coffee vary by location. But for this article, let's consider the cost of one cup of hot coffee to be $3.10.

If I order three days a week, and I use a Starbucks gift card to pay for my purchase and also bring my own cup each time, I'll pay $9.00 each week.

(The $0.10 discount saves me $0.30 a week!)

When I visit my local store three times per week, I'll earn 31 stars each trip, or 93 stars weekly.

That's $468 a year spent on coffee and 4,836 stars earned. I can redeem my stars for one cup of brewed coffee for 50 stars. That means I can do that 96 times a year.

I'd usually pay $297.60 for 96 cups of coffee, so this method provides a lot of value.

Keep in mind, the Starbucks Rewards system has multiple redemption options. This method works best for people who drink regular brewed coffee.

You'd need 150 stars to redeem for a free handcrafted beverage, like a latte. If you prefer fancy drinks, you'll need to spend more weekly and you'll earn fewer free drinks throughout the year.

Don't miss out on free Starbucks coffee

You don't have to break your budget to enjoy takeout coffee.

If you're like me and have an overflowing cupboard full of reusable cups that never get enough use, this is your sign to switch up your Starbucks routine to earn hundreds of dollars worth of free coffee each year.

Are you looking for other ways to save money? Check out our personal finance resources.