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Sunday, August 27, 2006 12:00 AM

The Frappuccino generation

Starbucks says it doesn't market to kids. But its sugary coffee confections represent the new cool for teens. While nutritionists are gasping, the caffeinated kids are buzzing.
By Katharine Mieszkowski

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  • Tuesday, August 29, 2006 07:46 AM

    "kids" have always drunk coffee

    As a sleepy teenager in the 80's the first thing we all did before class was hit the coffee shop across from school. The only marketing they did was their proximity to school. Also remember that most kids get their caffiene start on Coke, Pepsi, and Mountain Dew. I'm not saying any of this is good, but it's not Starbuck's fault.

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