India, Feb. 24 -- Starbucks is removing over a dozen drinks as part of a major menu shakeup. On March 4, the company will remove 13 drinks that are purchased less often in a bid to focus on more popular items. The selection of beverages that will leave soon includes both hot and cold drinks.

By the end of the fiscal year in September, Starbucks will eliminate about 30% of its menu. "As part of our plan to get back to Starbucks, we're simplifying our menu to focus on fewer, more popular items, executed with excellence," the company told Today.

"This will make way for innovation, help reduce wait times, improve quality and consistency, and align with our core identity as a coffee company," the coffee chain added. While some customer favou...