Let’s face it; we all love our Starbuck's coffee. Even those who opt for Redbull during finals week over dark roast love their white chocolate mochas. Starbuck's, our favorite little green mermaid (if that's what that woman even is), we love to love you. Well, coffee and non-coffee lovers, your favorite addiction just got better. Say hello to the Starbuck's Gold Card membership. What is that? You thought you were already elite, with your little white cup, clothed in its cozy little cardboard sleeve? Think again.

I see that look on your face. You’re panicking. How could there be such a status that your Starbuck's knowledge did not reach? Don’t worry, I am here to help. Together, we can finally acquire the highest level of esteem.

Here's how to become a Starbuck's gold card member.

1. Download the Starbuck's app. I’m not a tech guru, but I am 99.9 percent sure you can get this app for Apple and Android products, so no fretting. The application is called “Starbuck's.” You’re welcome.

2. Load up your card. You were waiting for the catch, here it is. You need to put money on your app card. One reason this kinda stinks is because now you are more aware of the amount of money you spend on coffee so, depending on who you are, I guess this could be a good or a bad thing. Second reason this kinda stinks is because, if you are like me, you are broke. Don’t worry, there is hope for us. The Starbuck's gift card that Santa left in your stocking can be loaded on to the app, so you can use that. You load money by clicking the “reload” button under the “My Cards” tab.

3. Spend money. Like any membership, you need to spend money. On your app under the “My Cards” tab is where your moola is. Click to pay and scan that barcode at the cash register. Voilà!

4. Obtain your green level status. There are two levels with the Starbuck's membership card: green and gold. The green level is obtained when you reach five stars within a year. The gold level (gold card member) is reached when you have 30 stars within a year.

5. The trick. No need to thank me now, but you really should thank me (maybe with some coffee) because this is solid advice. So listen up. You get a star every time you make a purchase at Starbuck's. When I first started using the app I assumed the more money I spent, the more stars I would receive. Wrong. My first purchase of a cookie (two-ish dollars) and my second purchase of two coffees and two cookies for my friend – which was about $10 – were both only one star each. So my advice is that next time you take someone to coffee, make the purchases separately to boost your star count.

That is it. It is as simple and easy as that. Once you reach 30 stars, you receive an abundance of rewards and a super cool gold card with your name on it. Examples of some of the gold member rewards are free treats on your birthday,  free refills anytime (great for studying!) and frequent free food and drink rewards. How exciting!

I am ecstatic that you are ecstatic, my friend. Now go out there and get yourself a yummy cup of Joe.