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Starbucks hopes ‘Mini Frappuccino’ tempts calorie counters

By Sun-Times

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If a small Frappuccino seems like too much of an indulgence, Starbucks is now selling a more petite version of the sugary coffee drink.

The Seattle-based coffee chain says it will start selling a “Mini Frappuccino” starting Monday through July 6. The new size is just 10 ounces, compared with 12 ounces for the company’s “tall” or small size.

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