You know, you could save so much money if you would just quit buying that expensive coffee.

And if they dont say it?

They probably thought it.

Three Starbucks cups sit in a row.

Maybe you’re free to have your coffee and save money, too with some handy Starbucks hacks.

Besides, going to Starbucks isnt just about the coffee or a million other variations of coffee.

You brew coffee at home, you dont walk into Target and you refuse to order avocado toast.

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(Can you sense my millennial sarcasm there?)

So, here are 13 clever Starbucks hacks to help you save money and keep it in your life.

Pay on a preloaded digital Starbucks Card on the app and gettwo starsper $1 spent.

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(You get extra perks from partners, too, such asDelta SkyMileswhen you link your accounts.)

The app also frequently has offers that provide extra points.

If nothing else, you do get to enjoy a free drink on your birthday with Starbucks Rewards.

Check your credit card rewards to see if Starbucks is one of those options.

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Split One Drink Into Two

This Starbucks hack involves a steady hand.

Try ordering a Venti latte and divide it into two Tall cups when grabbing a drink with a friend.

Youre basically getting two Tall coffees for around $2.72 each instead of $4.45 each.

Dont know anyone who wants to go to Starbucks with you?

Bring your own insulated cup for a second hot coffee later.

Try a drip coffee with syrup and add your own milk and sweetener.

you’re free to make your drink even cheaper by asking for whipped cream instead of syrup.

Any drink is sweeter and more fun with a dollop of whipped cream, which is free.

Try this same Starbucks hack with a Venti cup.

Light on the Ice, kindly

Ask for light ice with your iced coffee.

Want your drink to be cold without the ice?

Bring a chilled tumbler with you as your own reusable cup.

it’s possible for you to even order two shots of espresso over ice.

This Starbucks hack typically saves you $1 to $1.50.

Those dimes add up!

You also earn 25 extra stars in the rewards app forbringing a reusable cup.

Dont Buy Bottled Water

Heres a tip that saves money at Starbucks and everywhere else, for that matter.

Order a cup of waterinstead of buying bottled.

Some stores may charge for the cup.

oz) and cups to go.

A Treat Thats Always Free

Looking for a little something extra?

A tiny cup of whipped cream for your dog is a free canine concoction Starbucks calls a Puppuccino.

Be sure to ask for one inside or even in the drive-through.

Usually, you gotta buy a human drink to get the Puppuccino on the house.

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Veteran journalist Katherine Snow Smith is a former staff writer at The Penny Hoarder.

She covers ways to make money, save money and other topics.

Her work has appeared in the Tampa Bay Times, Charlotte Business Journal and Greenville (S.C.) News.

Former contributor Nick Loper contributed to this report.