Starbucks launches Costa Rica Hacienda Alsacia coffee, merchandise & visitor’s center.
As of March 7, 2018, the Starbucks-owned and operated coffee farm in Costa Rica, Hacienda Alsacia, now has an open visitor’s center! It’s a massive space to see and experience…
Starbucks Draft: Nitro-infused milk is fabulous.
Starbucks has been experimenting with an elevated draft experience for a long time. One fabulous innovation is milk via nitro draft. It sounds simple, yet it adds so much to…
The First Starbucks Reserve store: Roastery-inspired beverages and no Frappuccinos. The Strato makes its appearance.
About one year ago, Starbucks opened up their first Reserve Bar in downtown Seattle at 1305 1st Avenue. Here’s my story from one year ago and another site’s article with…
Do you know the story of “Il Giornale” Starbucks?
Once upon a time, Howard Schultz operated a small coffee business called Il Giornale. The very first Il Giornale store was located at the corner of 1st and Cherry, in…
Is Starbucks switching to digital menu boards? Goodbye paper!
A couple of Starbucks located in Tacoma, Washington now have huge digital menu boards! Today I visited two Starbucks stores both using them. One was in Tacoma and the other…
Starbucks Espresso Goes Blonde: Lighter roast espresso now available.
Starting on Tuesday January 9, 2018, at Starbucks you’ll find a new option for your espresso beverages. It’s Blonde Roast espresso. This is a lighter roast profile espresso. About one…
Beautiful new Reserve Bar Starbucks in Los Angeles.
Starbucks has been slowly expanding the number of Reserve Bars it has. These are the special Starbucks locations that offer Reserve coffees, unique merchandise, and elevated brewing methods. Reserve Starbucks…
What do you think of the idea of paper straws at Starbucks?
A reader used the “Submit a pic” form on this site and submitted this photo: Here’s what she says: “I’m in Santa Cruz. They’ve switched to these straws only and…
The Christmas Tree Frappuccino – December 7th – 11th
Starting Thursday December 7th, you can order a “Christmas Tree Frappuccino”! Enjoy this new drink recipe with your holiday shopping, handwriting Christmas cards, and in cold winter weather! It is…
Starbucks For Life is back!
Starting Tuesday, December 5, 2017, you can play “Starbucks for Life” once again! Collect game pieces to win prizes! Six lucky players (five in the United States and one in…
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