At the beginning of January 2011, I asked you to send me a photo of your favorite Starbucks mug and tell me why it is your favorite. Here was the blog article asking for your pics:
Your favorite Starbucks mug – 30 easy $5 Starbucks gift cards
This is what you sent me: your mug photos and a short story or couple of sentences to go with the photo. Thank you everyone! (Click on the pics to make them larger.)
(1) New York City Mug – Submitted by @CoffeeVanilla in Florida.
“I happen to think that this mug is one of my loveliest Starbucks mugs and is special to me since I’ve only been to NY once. Also, I won this mug in a Daily Shot Of Coffee contest and that makes it all the more special.”
(2) – Set of 3 Seattle mugs – Submitted by @GaStarbucksGirl in Georgia.
“These are without a doubt my favorites from a very large collection, and this style ‘City Mug’ is my favorite of all the City Mug designs. I collected these City Mugs in 2002. The large one holds about two gallons, and I believe it was used for display purposes in the Atlanta Starbucks stores at that time. The medium one holds 18 oz., and the small one is from the Christmas ornament City Mug collection.”
(3) – Original 1912 Pike Place clear mug – Submitted by Jay in Detroit.
“My parents brought this back from the Pike Place Market store in Seattle. I visited the same store six years ago on my high school senior trip. Feels like it brings our Starbucks experience full circle.”
(4) – New York City Mug – Submitted by JLove, a partner in Utah.
“This fabulous mug represents love, generosity, thoughtfulness and a dream. Because of the generosity and support of family and friends, my two teenage kids were fortunate enough to go on a trip to New York last Spring. Knowing that I LOVE Starbucks and would someday LOVE to go to New York City, they bought this mug for me.”
(5) – Münster City Mug – Submitted by DJ Salsa Dave
“I love Münster because Münster is the most livable city in the world!”
(6) – White mug with Starbucks logo – Submitted by Lisa in Wenatchee.
“This is a mug my mother in law gave me. It’s my favorite because she is my favorite person to get Starbucks with! We are very close and love to get Starbucks together. It is a few years old.”
(7) – White Mug – Submitted by Amy in Boston.
“My husband who is not a coffee drinker, know how much I love it so one day I was at work and had a bad day, I came home and he suprised me with this mug and a $25.00 gc and it really made my day. I keep it at work because while I’m at work and am having a bad day, I know I have someone that means a lot to me. In addition, having anything coffee related makes me a happier person ;).”
(8) – 2002 mug with rubberized handle and bottom – Submitted by YoDa in North Carolina.
YoDa says, “I purchased this mug when Starbucks first came to our town in 2002 (bottom of mug says Starbucks Barista 2001). I love this mug because the handle and the bottom are, for lack of a better word, “rubberized.” Because the mug is rubberized it makes little or no noise when setting it down, like a porcelain mug does. Therefore, I use it early in the morning when the family is still asleep and I am enjoying my first coffee of the day.”
(9) – Tumbler that changes designs with hot liquids – Submitted by @Lyracole.
She says, “I believe this was bought at the Starbucks at 113th and 124th in north Kirkland. Justin bought it for me because he thought it was amazing and he knew I’d like its special properties. It is made with an interesting clay formulation that hold the flavors of what is put in it. I think it is meant to be used with tea, but coffee and cocoa are also recommended. And, the outside graphic changes with the addition of hot liquid.”
(10) – Clear glass mug – Submitted by Taylor the Texan Latte Boy.
He says, “this is my favorite of my Starbucks mugs as it is simple, versatile, and elegant. I believe this glass “mouth blown” Bodum mugs came out in 2009, and some stores still have them! Because it is double-walled, the first time I drank coffee from it I burned my tongue. I have since learned my lesson and I love taking it to work since it is so light weight and I can see the separation of my drinks (milk/foam beverage/ whipped cream)!”
(11) – My journey begins today mug – Submitted by Darkkatpouncing in Redmond, WA.
“I bought this mug for myself in the Fall (November?) of 2008 if I remember correctly. I was at a point where I was making positive changes in my life – this mug was fitting :)”
(12) – Grande tumbler – Submitted by Nicholas Cardot in Amboy, Illinois.
“About one month ago I walked into Starbucks for the first time and ordered a Vanilla Cappuccino. Although I have since decided that my favorite is the White Chocolate Mocha, I fell in love that day. Three days later, I purchased this mug and now I work to keep it filled with their amazing beverages, as much as possible. Plus, I get the Venti for the price of a small at the Starbucks that’s on post.”
(13) – Orange 2008 mug – Submitted by JetBlue711 in Eldorado Hills, California.
“This is my all time favorite! Orange is my favorite color and it was the first retail product I bought with my partner discount, it will always have a special place in my Starbucks memories. Plus it has no handle! My favorite mugs have no handle (or a large enough one) and my favorite tumblers have handles.”
(14) – My journey begins today mug – Submitted by Jenni in Folsom, California.
“I bought this mug in September 2008 from my old store at Madison and Dewey, in Fairoaks, California. I found this mug at a time in my life when I was truly setting out a new direction. I was a relatively new Starbucks partner at a new store in a new place, wondering what path I was about to discover. It’s been a few years now, but this mug still stands for me as an icon of that period of change and growth and every time I see it, I am reminded that my journey always begins *today*.”
(15) – Alaska Mug – Submitted by Wildflower Eyes in Arizona.
“This is one of my most recent Starbucks mugs, it was given to me as a gift from a friend who took a trip to Alaska. She had to go into the local Starbucks 2 or 3 times to keep checking to see if they had gotten any in stock yet. It has inspired me to take an Alaskan cruise that leaves out of Seattle so I can combine both places I have wanted to see in one trip!”
(16) – A well worn red tumbler – Submitted by Suzanne in New Jersey.
She says, “This is one tough tumbler that has done it’s share of tumbling. It has been dropped, kicked, rolled down the stairs, fried in the summer sun, frozen in the snow and put in the dishwasher 500 times, yet somehow it still keeps my coffee hot! It’s latest feat of acrobatics was being dropped through my open sun roof, full of raspberry mocha, yet somehow not letting a drop leak from it’s spout. I might be old, it might not be all that attractive, but it has never let me down. Date of purchase: 2007.”
(17) – Big white mug – Submitted by Dee in New Jersey.
“My favorite Starbucks mug is this big, white one. I actually began drinking Starbucks in 2005 but I purchased this in 2002 because I had gone in with my mom and thought it would be great for hot chocolate snow days. I love the simplicity of it and the way it fits comfortably in my hands. It may not be fancy but it is sturdy and durable and has lasted a really long time without any chips. It’s my first official mug (let alone my first Starbucks purchase) so I would consider it my favorite one.”
(18) – Starbucks mug paired with Via – Submitted by Adam B. in Washington State.
Adam says, “this is my favorite Starbucks mug, as it is 12 oz making it easy to eyeball 8 oz for Via. Plus it’s nice looking. :)”
(19) – Mug with brass 1971 – Submitted by @Oceanwest.
“Just picked this one up a few weeks ago just before Thanksgiving and my birthday. I like that fact that it says “Estd 1971 – kind of like me! And the brass gives it that Steampunk feel ;)”
(20) – Tea cups – Submitted by Johanne in Port Orchard, Washington.
Johanna says, “these are nesting tea cups purchased in 2010 by my mother for me. I love these tea cups for their different sizes and patterns. I also think they are cool for drinking latte or tea, whichever I feel like at the moment.”
(21) – Rusty-orangish color mug – Submitted by Linda in Arizona.
Linda says, “this is one of two sister mugs I gave my daughters last Christmas. This is my ‘loaner’ mug.”
(22) – Pike Place diner style mug – Submitted by Dottie in California.
She says, “this is definitely my favorite Starbucks mug and I have quite a few. I drink from it every day whether or not I am drinking Starbucks coffee. I have had it for years. It is the old Siren and I love it.”
(23) – Bejing Mug – Submitted by Allison in Bergen County, New Jersey.
Allison says, “This is my favorite Starbucks mug because it reminds me of my amazing trip to China this past summer. After arriving in Beijing, my roommate and I were able to successfully navigate our way through a section of Beijing to get to Starbucks each day, and made friends with the baristas there who had our favorite coffee ready every morning for us! Now every time that I drink out of this mug, I think of that trip and the wonderful people that I met there.”
(24) – Paris Mug – Submitted by Robert in San Antonio.
“They’re my favorite Starbucks mugs because I got them in the Starbucks location located inside the Louvre Museum in Paris, just a few months ago (October, 2010). It was my first time in the Louvre, and as an artist, myself, the only thing that made it better/a more enjoyable experience was that I was able to sit down in the middle of it to sip some wonderfully unique (French) coffee – my other great indulgence!”
(25) – Christmas Mug – Submitted by DeniseR.
“Although I use this mug only one month of the year (December), I LOVE this cup. This is a “tall” from 2005, and the talls seem to be seldom around anymore. It’s Christmas; it’s red, I love ‘string of lights’ as is on the cup, so it is perfect.”
(26) – Big white mug – Submitted by Chris from Houston.
Chris says, “here’s my favorite coffee cup. It was given to me by one of my good friends, and my friends mean everything to me, so it makes it extra special. Plus it’s big and holds lots of coffee. Besides that it has red on it and red is my favorite color”
(27) – Big brown mug – Submitted by Cam in Texas.
Cam says, “this cup is a classic because its perfect and sturdy! I use if for coffee AND soup. It just makes me happy.”
(28) – Prague Mug – Submitted by Lorene in Windsor, California.
She says, “I am a travel agent, and last summer (2010), I sent a client on a riverboat cruise down the legendary Danube. She knew how much I love Prague and the Astronomical Clock, and a huge Starbucks fan. When she returned to the states, she surprised me with a thank you gift. My very own mug from Prague. How cool is that?”
(29) – Coffee Master Mug – Submitted by Jeff C. in Washington State.
Jeff didn’t write out three to five sentences on why his mug is special, but obviously it is a cool mug! It is a coffee master mug!
(30) – Solid white small mug – Submitted by ChicagoDave.
Dave says, “the reasons I like these mugs so much is because they are eight ounces, my favorite Starbucks size (short); they are double-walled which keeps my drink nice and warm; and the size and the warmth remind me to enjoy/ savor every moment.”
(31) – Malaysia Starbucks Mug – Submitted by Matthew in Washington State.
“I got these two tasting cups/mugs as a gift from the Starbucks Malaysia team on a trip to Kuala Lumpor to talk all things digital with managers from the Asia-Pacific region. The cups remind me of the wonderful people I met on the trip.”
(32) – Yukon Mug – Submitted by Tobias Fornell.
Tobias says, “Being in the military, I recieved this mug last year as a farewell gift from our chapel leadership team just before moving on to the next duty station. Since it was given to me, I have taken my morning cup of Starbucks coffee in it nearly every day. I love its smooth elegance even within its simplicity, and also that it represents one of my favourite Starbucks blends (hard to pick a single favourite blend). I know it isn’t one of those exciting, super-rare, inaugural Pike Place mugs that people would probably rather read about for this contest, but it’s mine, it has meaning to me and I enjoy using it. Semper Fi.”
(33) – Edinburgh Mug – Submitted by Geoff in Portland, Oregon.
“I got this mug on a visit to Scotland. Edinburgh was easily my favorite city and the picture of the castle reminds me of looking up from the park below to see the “one-o’clock gun” being fired from the castle every time I drink my morning cappuccino. Starbucks has some excellent city mugs, but some years have been better than others. This and the architect series are my favorites.”
(34) – Seattle City Mug – Submitted by @Beautea97
She says, “I purchased this mug on my first trip to SeaTea Airport in 2008. The trip was to visit our son, who had recently moved to Seattle from California. The mug carries a special meaning to me as our son’s new home and new life. He is currently proudly serving the Seattle community as a Seattle Police Officer.”
(35) – Porcelain to go mug – Submitted by @AmazonV in Philadelphia, PA.
Nicole says, “I cannot recall when I got this mug but it was around three years ago when I started going to Starbucks daily with my co-workers and wanted to stop wasting paper cups. I love this mug as it is just like a paper cup, but has a handle. Strangely enough I spill less tea walking the block back to work when I use this mug as opposed to a paper cup with a lid. The partners were always perplexed over how to write my drink on my mug, so I did it for them in ink! Every partner I have given the mug to has been amused and commented on it. The partners all know my drink now but still love my mug.”
(36) – Multi language mug – Submitted by Diele in Arizona.
“Though purchased recently in 2008(not as much history or nostalgia as some of my mugs and others), this mug is truly my favorite as it captures my love for not only languages, but coffee! I have dedicated the last ten years to studying languages and adamantly believe that coffee is the universal beverage that brings human beings from all countries, cultures, and religions together to slowly sip away the day’s worries and reminiscent of old adventures with old friends.”
(37) – Halloween mug – Submitted by @akarisame.
He says, “here is my favorite mug. I find it is the perfect size (grande) to perfect shape and handle placement. I like the spider on the inside, it is cheeky fun. 😉 It was purchased in 2007 for Halloween.”
(38) – My Westin Mug – Submitted by Sarah in Coventry, England.
“Such a tough choice as I have several fantastic mugs but this one has to be my ultimate favourite and I haven’t seen another one like it anywhere else. I picked this mug up on a trip to New York City in November 2006. I checked into the Westin Hotel and as I entered my room my face lit up, to my surprise they had a we proudly brew Starbucks sign and these mugs were there for us to use with several packets of Starbucks Coffee after a week of using this mug I got very attached to it so the nice people at the reception desk let me keep it! It now sits on my “retired Starbucks mugs” shelf ( as its irreplaceable I have stopped using it but its still my favourite).”
(39) – I Love You mug – Submitted by Lori.
She says, “this is my 12 oz “I love you” Sbux mug that I use daily. It is very special to me because my husband bought it for me while we were on our honeymoon.”
(40) – Green snowflake mug – Submitted by Liz in Broomfield, CO.
“I love this green snowflake mug from 2007. I bought it over the holidays in Coronado, CA in 2007. The green ones were rare while the red and blue could be found anywhere. I love to make my morning oatmeal in the cup.”
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This little mug contest was a learning lesson for me. I left the contest open for almost a full month, thinking it would take that long to get 30 emails with pics and stories. What actually happened was that 90% of everyone sent in their pic and story within the first two weeks of when I announced this contest. I had a long list of instructions. Those mostly were ignored. Such is life! I asked for addresses though I understand that many people are private and don’t want to send an address. Addresses were for gift cards. I ended up with 40 photos and stories. I will just send a gift card to every single person who sent me a mug photo and story – all 40 of you. Every single one is fantastic, and it is too hard to sort out just 30 of them. Many people did provide me with an address, but if you think I need your mailing address to mail a $5 gift card, please email me at Melody@StarbucksMelody.com.
I really appreciate all the great stories and photos. This is fabulous. Next time I’ll do a better job of being clear and I won’t hold open the submission period for a whole month. I think I might have annoyed a few people who expected to see a blog post sooner, so the wait seemed super long.
This was a lot of fun for me (despite my poorly thought out blog contest), and I hope all of you liked it too. Enjoy! Feel free to comment!
i believe this was bought at the starbucks at 113th and 124th in north kirkland (juanita). justin (@clockworkcrow) bought it for me because he thought it was amazing and he knew i'd like its special properties. it is made with an interesting clay formulation that holds the flavours of what is put in it. i think it is meant to be used with tea, but coffee and cocoa are also recommended. and, the outer graphic changes with the addition of hot liquid
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LOVE it! What a great post this turned out to be! So many different mugs, so many different stories to go with them. Thank you for giving us the chance to share. 🙂 Awesome idea, Melody!
That is so cool! Great Mugs combined with interesting and personal stories…just awesome.
And I was surprised to find a German Mug from Münster among these…cool! 😀
Amazing!
These mugs lists are really wonderful.
Incidentally, my treasure is an MSI cup, and my favorite is (STARBUCKS)RED mug.
Yay! I’ve been waiting eagerly for this post! I love it, Melody! It’s like a musuem of mugs and the fact that most have a story behind it makes it all the more interesting. I also really like how a lot of the people took a photo of their mugs in a Starbucks-like setting 😀
Already looking forward to the next collection post!
My Mug is up there……great blog, really glad I took part in this 🙂
The mugs and stories behind each were so much fun to read! Each one was special in its own right. This was great, Melody!
I am somewhat envious of GAStarbucksGirl’s giant city mug, I would love to walk into my local Starbucks with that one morning. The reaction would be priceless!
But wait, isn’t there one mug missing? Melody, where is yours?
This was fabulous!
I love all of the personal stories that go with the mugs.
In my opinion, everyone should have a good mug. 🙂
Melody have to also add what an absolutely wonderful post! Loved seeing all the mugs and reading the stories. So many mug designs! And it is so nice to see the memories associated with each mug.
Great ‘contest’ Melody!…… (and it is kind of funny about the ‘following directions ‘ part;) You’re very very generous! Thanx for all of this.
It is fun to see the different mugs AND was horribly hard to choose ONE to send in. And, I agree with Suzanne C, where’s yours???? (you couldn’t possibly face this diffficult challenge of choosing ONE, could you???)
Here’s my idea for..sometime: more mugs NO CONTEST but categories: one time ‘tumblers’, (only), one time ‘city mugs’ only, ‘Sbux logo’
mugs only etc. , ‘VALENTINE’s only 🙂 I think that’d be fun to see……. and likely a ton of work for you!
as usual, THANX THANX THANX!!!
Denise R what a great question for Melody- Never realized until you and Suzanne mentioned it that Melody must add her favorite mug! I suppose Melody you have so many favorites!
Melody ~ this is awesome! I truly love stories. : )
Thank you so much for this opportunity to share & to read! I’m still wandering through and looking at all the great pics again.
I agree with Suzanne… Where is your favorite?
Yay! I had been waiting for this post. There are so many cool mugs…it was so hard for me to decide which one to post because there are a few with great stories. I agree with Denise, we should do another post (no contest) of our favorite tumblers or Starbucks cards, or mugs that adhere to a specific theme. It is so much fun to hear about why a certain mug is a favorite and get to see a photo of it!
I have to say my favorite post was the one by Sarah and her Westin mug. Sometimes the hardest thing about traveling is missing your comforts from home (good coffee!) I was really cool of them to let her keep the Starbucks mug…that was being legendary by association 🙂 I have stayed in a Westin before, actually that was first time I had the Africa Kitamu blend, but have never seen Starbucks mugs there before.
I wanted this blog post to be about you all and not me. And it so hard to pick a favorite. I realize it would have been no fun without the stories. These are great stories. I love, in particular, the mug submitted by YoDa in North Carolina. I have no idea who that is – He appears to be a lurker that came out for this blog post. And I love what he wrote. His few sentences are simply about thoughtfulness. He’s not going to wake up his family in the morning, and he’s found the right mug for that early hour. Thank you to every single person who sent me a mug and a story.
Speaking of sounds in the morning, when Jim makes coffee in the morning I can hear the grinder at a distance. He gets up way before me, and the noise of the grinder is part of the ritual alarm clock that gets me up. I’d sleep every day until noon if I could!
I think one of my very favorite Starbucks-branded mugs was one given to me by the person listed as “Matthew” in this blog article. It is a rare mug with just a siren, and no words at all. It is the siren that looks like this –
http://www.deadprogrammer.com/photos/starbucks-siren-stirrer-logo.jpg
I have an all time favorite mug that is a non-Starbucks branded mug, a favorite for sentimental reasons, a gift from someone I love, but that is not what this post is about!
Gotta run!
I just realized there are some horrible typos and grammar problems in this blog post – This is what I get for literally writing it at midnight and clicking the ‘publish’ button at 2 am. I’m still working on fixing those problems.
Melody I appreciate you saying this thread is about us the readers and the mugs and stories that go with it, but it is so neat to hear what your favorite mug is. This blog can’t be without you so you should have an opportunity to comment about your personal choice.
I love how passionate people are about their mugs! It’s so great to see all of these. I need more Sbux mugs in my life! 🙂
I think this is my favorite post ever. You have really found a great way to pull in your community and allow everyone to share a part of their Starbucks experience.
It looks like it was a lot of work, but I hope that you enjoyed pulling it together. It’s so cool to see everyone’s favorite mugs and to read what the mug means to them. THANK YOU!
@Darkkatpouncing and @Jenni – I debated sending in a picture of my “Journey” mug. I bought two of those (wish I had bought the tumbler too) and use them regularly. I bought them during a turning point in my life and found the words meaningful (I still do). I smile every time I make a hot chocolate for my son using a Journey mug as our journey truly was beginning on the day I bought those mugs (he was with me at the store). We’ve come a long way and 2011 is going to be a big year for us. I hope your journey is treating you well.
Thanks again Melody!
@CD: How interesting that this mug caught so many of us at the perfect time. 🙂 I’m glad it has accompanied you on a journey that is going well for you. I have a feeling that 2011 is going to be an amazing year for me as well.
@CD – This is one of my favorite blog posts ever too. So worth every minute of the work!
@GaStarbucksGirl – I hope you come see this comment! I was just thinking that your super huge Seattle Starbucks mug that had been a display mug would now bring new meaning to the word “trenta”! LOL. Thank you for sending in your photo.
I love this post…By reading this post, I just explored mugs that I’ve never seen and ones that I forgot about. I especially love YoDa’s mug 🙂
this probably IS the best thread to date. It’s alot of ‘feel good’ words and sharing…. it’s just right, and I feel, we are a close-knit, kind, community…..welcoming, We are welcoming! (kinder, gentler nation;) Yay us! and thanx again to Melody.
Great competition Melody! Nice to see all the mugs, i have to say i REALLY LOVE the Coffee Master one. Would love that in my collection.. lol 🙂
What a wonderful, enjoyable post. Thank you for featuring my mug. I have more embellished ones from Starbucks but for some reason I just like my simple big, white mug! 🙂 I loved reading everyone’s favorite mug and the reason behind it. Thank you for taking the time to write this amazing post!! 🙂
I think that’s trenta + some 🙂 GREAT POST Melody!!! I LOVE seeing everybody’s favorites!
@amy in boston – Me too. And the funny thing was that I had forgot about the rubberized handles and bottoms to the mugs until I got his mug submission! I am glad you enjoyed it as much as I did.
@Dee – Well if I ever do this a second time, maybe you can send in a photo of your other Starbucks mugs? Thank you for your mug entry! A big simple white mug is good! 🙂
Thanks for including me in your post!! I love this article and think it is so great to see all the different mugs people chose!! Love your blog Mel!!
Some of these designs (aside from the city mugs) I do not think I haev ever seen before
This was such a fun post
Thank you to everyone who followed the directions, and Thank you Melody for posting them all 🙂
Melody,
Thanks so much for doing this contest – what a great idea! I really enjoying seeing all the different mugs and hearing the stories. What a great start to the week! Hmmm…It’s kind of making want to cup of Starbucks coffee right about now! 🙂
@AmazonV – Yes it was great to see so many mug designs. I probably do another blog post on mugs, just to show off some older more ornate mug designs that Starbucks has done in the past. If I didn’t say it before, I’m saying it now, Thank You for joining in!
@Lori – Glad I started your week right! Your mug was great! Hey, if you want that gift card please send me an email to Melody@StarbucksMelody.com.
Melody, I love your blog and really loved this post. I am really glad you liked my “rubberized” mug. I actually have four of them – two white and two black.
P.S. – My favorite was the 2 gallon Seattle mug.
Meldoy I guess it is no surprise to you about the passion that people have for SB, but it is so amazing how deep the passion is and where people are and where they get their mugs from.
One thing that’s really unique about this post is that it is sort of like a “reverse post.” It’s as if you collected the comments first (people’s mugs and statements about the mugs) and then wrote the post. But because of the community you have here, the dialog didn’t end there. It’s really enjoyable to read everyone’s comments about the different statements/comments and mugs.
Thanks again for doing this Melody – it is my favorite of so many wonderful posts..
Lori, I have that mug and love it! I bought a set for both my husband and me to share hot chocolate together on a cold day(not often in Arizona!).
@Lyracole, I want to buy that one. Do you think it is really durable for the price you pay? I really want one for when I drink awake.
Tobias, Semper Fi. Thank you for your service.
Melody, thank you for this! It was really fun going through my cabinets filled with mugs(Easter, Halloween, etc.). I found I have more tumblers than mugs which I tried to exclude them for this since I would still be trying to decide between the Coffee in numerous languages or my Hanukkah tumbler. It was even more enjoyable to read about everyone’s favorite mugs and reminiscent at all the ones I recognized(setting out for set up, etc.).
really enjoyed reading about all of these. I wish there was a write-up on Jeff’s coffee master mug, it’s my favourite on here (besides mine of course haha) and it’s the only one without a story behind it. but great blog post.
Thank you, Diele, we always appreciate hearing those words. 🙂
@Jeff or anyone – is that a “new” coffee master mug? I remember the old ones (and the old shot glasses) that were shiny black with white lettering (and I think green leaves). Jeff’s is much nicer.
@Tobias – yes, thank you!
Again great post and great community! I am happy to be a part of it! Another of my favorite mugs is a clear glass one (with handle) and it just has Starbucks written across it in really pretty white script. I don’t use it often because I fine it weird to drink a cup of coffee out of a clear glass mug, but it’s really nice! 🙂
RE: The Coffee Master mug — It was given to me in October 2008 after I became a Coffee Master. I believe it was a limited-run item only available in the Partner store at the SSC. Glad everyone likes it. 🙂
Jeff that is a great story! Your mug made everyone envious! The partner store really has sold some amazing things over the years.
I happen to really like the “Big White Mug” (17). I just adore really simple white mugs. 🙂 I see my mug listed there, too. 🙂
@CD ha! yes – I like that a revserse post with the comments on top 🙂
Thanks for the shout out in the blog post Melody! And CoffeeVanilla, I’m really glad you liked the coffee mug.
I’ve wanted to start my own collection of mugs from places I visit (including Starbucks), but so far I haven’t done it. I really don’t need to buy any more mugs – they’re already taking over my counters and cabinets.
I think I had the same red tumbler as Suzanne #16. I somehow lost it. Probably set it down inside a Target or something. I’m famous for doing that. Anyway, it was red and sparkly at one point. I loved the sassy feminine lines. If Starbucks ever re-releases it, i’ll buy it again!
@Pam, my tumbler was red and sparkly at one point in time but worn down to the bare metal now. The red and sparkly was what made me buy it! Sorry that you lost yours.
Melody, this post was a big hit! I have found myself coming back to it and looking at each mug individually for the second, third or fourth time.
Great post! Love looking at all the mugs and reading the stories behind them.
I SO meant to submit my photo. I didn’t see the mug I chose pictured here! I ended up not having the mug at my apartment with me, so I never did get a good photo. One of these days I may email a photo to you anyway. In case you ever want to use it. 🙂
Loved looking through all these! I’m making a trip to New York City in March and I am so excited to buy a NYC city mug! 😀
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