Melody reviews the new Starbucks Ristretto Bianco test espresso beverage
Starbucks is experimenting with a new espresso bar beverage called the “Ristretto Bianco.” I had heard gossip that it was being tested in Portland, Oregon, Lexington, Kentucky, and somewhere in…
Goodbye “push button” espresso at Starbucks: The Simonelli has arrived
It’s Monday November 29, 2010, and while I happily sat in a courtroom all day, one Starbucks in Seattle got something that no Starbucks (other than 1912 Pike Place) has…
NEW Starbucks Refreshers test beverages with unroasted green coffee: Strawberry Citrus and Orange Melon
Some of my readers might remember that at the end of September, I wrote about Starbucks testing “Refreshers” beverages in San Diego, California. These drinks use an extract of un-roasted…
Starbucks Sorbetto: The 2008 delicious test product that didn’t make it.(A piece of Starbucks history)
Starbucks‘ Sorbetto is long gone. It’s never coming back. It was briefly tested in a few stores north of Seattle. Then it moved to a widespread test in Los Angeles…
The mini test @Starbucks: A small food test of extraordinarily delicious looking treats (beginning 10/5/10)
A few districts of stores in Arizona and also on the East coast are the site of the latest Starbucks food test: It’s called the “mini” test. Small-sized food items…
Melody tries the Starbucks “Refreshers” test drinks in San Diego
Starbucks has been testing beverages called “Refreshers” in San Diego. It was a widely-publicized test, so I had been aware of it long before discussing it with others on social…
Starbucks tests tests tests: a ‘drip only’ line in Chicago and ‘classic’ black tea in Atlanta
Starbucks is testing a drip only express line in Chicago: A reader in Chicago contacted me because he had recently stumbled upon a Starbucks testing a “drip coffee” only line…
Tea that’s not afraid to mingle…at Starbucks
I’ll be honest, I struggled to write this blog post. My problem mostly is that I don’t have precise information about Tea That’s Not Afraid To Mingle at your local…
Starbucks Experiments with Digital Menuboards
I just stumbled upon a store with digital menu boards at a Starbucks. What an eye-grabber! It is 3 LCD panels, with one panel fixed with hot beverage menu. The…
Starbucks tests the “Trenta” size cup.
((Edit on 1-81-2011 – The Trenta is no longer in test phase. Yesterday, Starbucks announced its official launch. If you are new to this site, and found your way here…
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