"Is This a Piece of Clothing?" ๐คฏ 2025 Starbucks Frequency 'MSGM Blanket' Sky Blue Actual Product Review! (ft. Espresso Trick, Size, Washing Guide)
Folks! Folks! ๐ฒ Finally, 'that season' is back!
"Oh dear... it's time to be a Starbucks slave again this year..." ๐คฃ Yes! The **'2025 Starbucks Winter e-Frequency'** started on October 30th (Thu)! ☕️✨
Do you remember last year's (2024) 'portable lamp' craze? I'm still using mine very well. (haha)
What kind of 'radiant' merchandise will turn our wallets into empty wallets this year... ๐คฏ
"Blanket or humidifier or planner?"
After much deliberation... I completed my first round with the **'MSGM Collaboration Blanket (Sky Blue)'** ๐! (Yes... I rushed it yesterday (10/31) with the espresso trick... ๐คฃ)
What's the **actual quality** like, what's the **washing method**? Plus, a review of the 'wearable' blanket that makes you think, "Isn't this clothing?"! I'll meticulously cover everything, perfectly! ๐
After emptying our wallets with the 'Where's Wally' collaboration MD... without a moment's rest, the **'Winter e-Frequency'** has begun! ๐ญ
This year, in addition to the annual planner, a flood of merchandise in collaboration with the Italian fashion brand **'MSGM'** has been released!
- MSGM Blanket (Green / ๐Sky Blue): Cozy and stylish blanket
- MSGM Humidifier (Pink / Green): Portable humidifier in vibrant colors
- Planner 3 types (Light Green, Burgundy, Sky Blue): Planner that doubles as a diary
- Calendar 1 type: 2025 desk calendar
- (After completing 17 drinks + 5 additional drinks) ➡️ Socks, Pouch set
"Should I put the humidifier in the office...", "Should I give the blanket to the kids..."
After much thought... my choice was, of course, the **'Sky Blue Blanket'**! (I bought it for the kids... but why do I love it so much myself? ๐คฃ)
1. "Can't Do DT?" ๐ฅ Review of Completing 17 Drinks with the 'Espresso Trick'! ☕️
"Might as well finish it on the first day!" ๐ Those who are 'experts' in collecting Starbucks frequencies know a secret trick. It's called the **'Espresso Trick'**! I also quickly completed 17 drinks using this method.
- Completing 3 Mission Drinks:
- The 2025 Winter Frequency mission drinks include 'Pink Pop Chamomile Relaxer', 'Coco Matcha', 'Toffee Nut Latte', and 'Winter Scotch Vanilla Latte'.
- I skipped the 'Pink Pop Chamomile Relaxer' and 'Coco Matcha' due to their high sugar content, and instead ordered my favorite **'Toffee Nut Latte' (1 cup) + 'Winter Scotch Vanilla Latte' (2 cups)** to complete my 3 mission drinks with sweet coffee!
- Completing 14 Regular Drinks:
- For the remaining 14 drinks, I ordered **'14 Espresso shots' without question! ☕️x14** (The cheapest way to collect frequencies!)
[ ๐จ 'Espresso Trick' Pro Tips & Precautions! ]
- 1. DT (Drive-Thru) Order? ๐ (May vary by store!)
- (My mistake ๐ญ) I tried to order 14 espresso shots at once via DT... but the partner informed me that **"due to safety concerns"**, it was **difficult to order many hot drinks at once via DT**! ๐ฑ
- Eventually... I got out of the car with my two kids and visited the store. ใ ใ (However! When I politely asked, they helped me pick up 14 shots via DT!)
- → **(Caution!)** Service may vary by store. Please note that it is generally difficult to receive a large quantity of hot drinks via DT due to safety reasons!
- 2. Personal Cup (Tumbler) is a Must! ๐ฒ (Protect the environment and get benefits!)
- Receiving 14 espresso shots in disposable cups... would be a literal trash bomb!
- Bring your own tumbler (I use a Trenta-sized one!) and ask the partner to pour them all in at once!
- (Key!) ➡️ You can choose between a tumbler discount (400 KRW per cup) or **'Eco Star' accumulation (1 star per cup)**! I chose to accumulate 'Eco Stars' for 14 cups! ๐ (This is a better deal!)
- 3. 50% Discount Card Trick! ๐ณ (Maximum Efficiency!)
- Actively use any Starbucks discount cards, telecommunication provider discounts, or gifticons you have!
- I used my existing gifticons + my husband's **'Starbucks 50% discount card'** privilege!
- (I didn't calculate precisely, but...) I think I spent **less than 30,000 KRW** to complete all 17 drinks! ๐ฅณ (This is smart AppTech!)
- 4. Where do the espressos go? ๐ง (Enjoy Home Cafe!)
- Pour the collected espressos directly into an **'ice tray'** and straight into the **freezer**!
- I'll enjoy them fully by making 'cube lattes' or 'einspanners' with the frozen espresso cubes! (It's no secret I spilled some on the way to the freezer... ใ )
2. "Isn't This Clothing?" ๐ฒ 'MSGM Blanket' Sky Blue Actual Product & Wearing Review!
After completing 17 drinks, I immediately exchanged them for an 'e-coupon' on the Starbucks app! I reserved for same-day pickup and got it from a nearby store! (I reserved at 9:26 AM, and there were only 5 items left because it was such a popular item... wow!)
- Color: Wow... the **Sky Blue color** is so well done in person! ๐ (Personally, I think it's much prettier than the green color!) It's a lovely, cotton-candy-like color that looks like it'll get dirty quickly... but it's pretty, so it's forgiven!
- Size: **160cm x 80cm!** It's quite large, larger than expected!
- (Comparison Shot) ➡️ Even with my 'Galaxy Note 20' unfolded and placed on it, there's still plenty of space left!
- Material:
- (Outer Surface) ➡️ A soft, slightly rustling polyester material, like a puffer jacket!
- (Inner Surface) ➡️ **'Fleece' material!** ๐ (Wow... this is so soft and incredibly cozy against the skin! ๐ญ)
[ ๐คฏ This Blanket... You Can 'Wear' It! ]
"Wait... isn't this clothing?" ๐คฃ As seen in the model photoshoot, there's a **'hole to put your arms through'** in the middle of the blanket! (And even here, there are snap buttons to adjust the arm width! Great detail!)
- [First Wearing Shot!] ➡️ (I tried it on myself... lol)
- (Oops... wore it backwards... ๐คฃ) ➡️ At first, I thought the tag should go to the back of the neck, but it turned out I wore it backwards! LOL (No wonder it felt uncomfortable...)
- [Correct Wearing Shot!] ➡️ (Tried it on again properly!)
- There are **'snap buttons'** at the front, so you can completely wrap it around you! (It's definitely clothing, not just a blanket!)
- It even has a cute **'pink pocket'** ๐ for putting your hands in and keeping them warm! (So adorable...)
- (Honest Review): Wearing it out instead of a jacket would be a bit embarrassing, like advertising, "I'm a Starbucks Frequency enthusiast." ๐
- (Real Use Case): However, for use **in the office / while camping / as a 'sofa blanket' at home**, the quality is legendary! ๐ (Forget the humidifier or anything else, this blanket is perfect for me!)
3. ๐จ Washing/Storage 'Precautions' (This color will get dirty quickly...)
This beautiful 'cotton candy' sky blue blanket... to keep it clean for a long time, proper washing and storage methods are important!
- When using a washing machine: Use neutral detergent and wash separately in **lukewarm water at 30 degrees Celsius or below**!
- Bleaching: **Absolutely NO chlorine-based bleach! ❌** It can change the color or damage the material.
- Ironing: **Absolutely NO ironing! ❌** It's a heat-sensitive material, so ironing can ruin the blanket.
- Dry Cleaning: **Absolutely NO dry cleaning! ❌**
- Drying: Do not wring by hand. Reshape it well and **hang it to dry 'in the shade' naturally!**
- (Storage Strap): The rubber band (strap) provided with the blanket is convenient but... like last year's lamp strap, it's highly likely to be lost within a week... ๐คฃ Store it carefully!
"17 drinks' effort was well worth it!" ๐ฅณ
This was my review of receiving the first merchandise from the 2025 Starbucks Winter Frequency, the 'MSGM Blanket Sky Blue'!
Many reviews said the humidifier looked like a 'cheap toy' in person... ๐ But the 'blanket' is satisfying beyond expectations in terms of quality, size, design, and warmth! (Should I get another one... or get the sock set... I'm happily deliberating... ๐ญ)
Folks, which merchandise are you aiming for in this Starbucks Frequency? ๐ค Has anyone already completed it using the 'Espresso Trick'? Share your successful acquisitions in the comments! ๐
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