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Treat your best buddy to a free drink during the Starbucks Meet for Macchiatos event running Aug. 3-7.

Stop in at participating shops nationwide from 2 to 5 p.m. to get a free grande hot or iced Macchiato with purchase of another.

Did you know Macchiato means “marked” in Italian? The Starbucks blog breaks down popular menu options and explains the idea behind marking a beverage with a design.

Popular options to try include the Iced Carmel Macchiato, made with vanilla syrup and ice. It’s marked twice with espresso and caramel sauce in a crosshatch, double-circle design, according to Starbucks.

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