We frugalistas know that the cheapest way to enjoy a cup of coffee is usually to brew it at home. But for those times when you need a nice, frugal outing, you’d like to work out of a coffee shop or you just need a coffee on the fly, here are some ways that you can save on drinks at Starbucks:

1. Refills for 50 Cents:

   Did you know that once you finish your cup of coffee from Starbucks, they’ll refill your cup with brewed coffee for just 50 cents? It doesn’t matter what size coffee you got in the first place. This is definitely good to know for those days when one cup just doesn’t cut it.

2. Bring Your Own Cup:

   If you bring your own travel mug to Starbucks, they’ll knock 10 cent off of the price of your drink. The savings isn’t huge, but it adds up if you spend a lot of time at Starbucks.

3. Take Advantage of Your Birthday Treat:

   If you register for free for the Starbucks reward program, you’ll be entitled to a free drink when your birthday rolls around. Can’t make it to Starbucks on your birthday? No problem! They’ll give you 30 days to redeem your freebie.

4. Order a “Short”:

   There’s an even smaller size that “tall” at Starbucks – it’s just not advertised. Order a “short” cappuccino for less than the price of a tall and get the same amount of espresso.

5. Get a Starbucks Card:

   If you go to Starbucks a lot, you should definitely own a card. You can register it for free online and you’ll be privy to all sorts of perks. For example, when you use your card 5 times, you’ll achieve “Green Level,” meaning that you’ll get to enjoy free refills in store and specialized email offers.

Find more Starbucks savings strategies over at SavvySugar.