Starbucks Ramadan Cups
On July 27, 2011, Starbucks Indonesia launched a seasonal Ramadan cup with a beautiful batik-style design. My understanding is that this is about the fourth year in a row that…
Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee returns to Starbucks
Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee returned to Starbucks on July 12, 2011. This Reserve Coffee offering has flavors of citrus and chocolate, and is considered to be an exquisite offering. I…
Raspberry Pomegranate Refreshers by Starbucks = Delicious.
It’s time for another look at Starbucks Refreshers. Next up: Raspberry Pomegranate flavor. Let me say, that without a shadow of a doubt, I am a complete fan of Refreshers. …
What’s Pink and Lime and Frappuccino-ish at Starbucks? It’s the Pink Lime Frozt.
Starbucks is testing a new Frappuccino beverage. It’s called the “Pink Lime Frozt” and is available in a limited number of cities. I went to a store in California just…
Starbucks Breakfast Blend Via Ready Brew (launches in the Fall in the US)
Today (July 25, 2011) I tried Breakfast Blend Via Ready Brew for the first time. This is the newest entry in the current lineup of Via Ready Brew offerings, which…
Featured Clover Starbucks – Renton Village
I’m slowly trying to write as many store reviews as possible about Starbucks locations with Clover brewers. Next up, the Renton Village Starbucks, which is located just south of Seattle. …
Commentary on the Starbucks Experience, customers, label makers and such things…
I’ve spent a few days thinking about another blogger’s article entitled “Why Starbucks Lost a Customer,” written by Jamison Combs. The crime in that article is not the content but…
Two somethings pretty and small.
I got this beautiful 8-ounce tumbler in the mail. It made my day. This traditional Indonesian pattern Starbucks tumbler is current merchandise in the Starbucks Indonesia market. I love that…
Leadership changes at Starbucks
I saw in the news today the announcement that Darcy Willson-Rymer is leaving the position of managing director of Starbucks UK and Ireland. Moving into his position is Kris Engskov. …
Starbucks promotional t-shirts always tell a story
Starbucks promotional t-shirts always have a story to tell. I love seeing all the old promo t-shirts and the new ones, too; I feel like there are history lessons in…
The treat receipt has returned to Starbucks. Are you taking advantage of it?
Starting July 18, 2011, the treat receipt has returned to Starbucks. For those who don’t know, this is a promotion where you purchase any item before 2:00 p.m., then hang…
Automatic Pour Over Machine at Starbucks
Roy Street Coffee and Tea (operated by Starbucks) uses an automatic Pour Over device. It is created by the same folks who invented the Clover coffee brewer. This is the…
