Fix the Refill Policy.
Starbucks, fix the refill policy. I sort of swore to myself I’d never write about it again but it seems to be one of the more confused areas of Starbucks….
Teavana – University Village Store.
I dropped by the Teavana Tea store in University Village (Seattle) on Sunday, February 16th. (Teavana is owned and operated by Starbucks.) I was the first customer in the door…
New Starbucks Stores in Western Washington!
I thought I’d invite my readers to visit new Starbucks locations! One is in Tacoma, one in Lynnwood and the third is in North Bend. All of these cities are…
Starbucks Tribute Blend Returns on March 4, 2014.
Starbucks Tribute Blend returns to stores everywhere on March 4, 2014! It’s a coffee blend highlighting the best of multiple regions of coffee and the best of Starbucks coffee blending….
NEW: A Collectible Starbucks Card – the White MyStarbucksRewards Card
On February 15, 2014, Starbucks will offer a new Starbucks card, designed to be exclusive and collectible, and show off the fun of MyStarbucksRewards with a fun MSR star pattern…
Taxim Hill Hotel Starbucks (Istanbul).
Recently, a reader in Istanbul emailed me with some great photos of the lobby area of a Starbucks. It is connected to the Taxim Hotel and the address is Siraselviler…
Starbucks and Veterans: My Response.
Every once in a while, the news is filled with stories that purport that Starbucks has an antagonistic relationship with the military and/or service veterans. These stories inflame emotions and…
NEW: Starbucks Bright Sky Blend Coffee
Starbucks has introduced a new Blonde Roast coffee into their lineup: It is called Bright Sky Blend. I found it at a Target store, and of course had to pick…
Seattle Seahawks Parade Day: February 5, 2014 – A look at a packed Starbucks!
Yesterday was the Seattle Seahawks Parade Day in downtown Seattle. Hundreds of thousands of people poured into downtown Seattle. It was an incredible sight! The parade route ran along Fourth…
The Starbucks Black Apron: What is a Coffee Master?
A few days ago, I posted this photo of barista Kelton on my blog’s Facebook page: (Please “like” that page. Thanks!) Kelton only recently certified as a Starbucks Coffee Master,…
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