Annual September 9th roundup. Thank you.
Since the beginning of this website, every September 9th, I take a moment to thank my readers and take a look at the year gone by. This blog launched brand…
Starbucks fall food: Dark Chocolate and Caramelized Banana Oatmeal and more.
Starbucks introduced some interesting food items in their fall lineup. Their classic oatmeal gets a big shakeup by now offering it with a banana compote and a nut and chocolate…
Give me waffles at Starbucks!
Starbucks is testing “Sweet Belgian Waffles”. It’s actually part of a brunch offering test at Starbucks called “Weekend Brunch”. These are delicious. They are the perfect combination of sweet, crunchy,…
The Pumpkin Spice Latte has arrived; The Chile Mocha is right around the corner.
Starting today, Starbucks customers can order the Pumpkin Spice Latte. Just in time, the weather in Seattle has turned fall like. (Yes, I realize that there are still hot areas…
Farmer pride in the Star R.
I live fairly close to the Starbucks Reserve Roastery and Tasting Room. I drop by often. One thing I enjoy seeing is the burlap sacks which hold the green coffee,…
Your Name on your Starbucks Cup.
What’s your name on the side of your Starbucks cup? I hadn’t thought much about it until I saw this collage: StarbucksMelody-reader Amanda used the Submit a Pic or…
Cold Brew Ethiopia Gedab made with the Sowden Softbrew.
I decided to try making Ethiopia Gedab cold brew coffee with a Sowden Softbrew brewer. You might recall, Starbucks very recently sold these in stores. (Related: Immersion brewing with Sowden…
Blended Pina Colada Cold Brew Coffee
Right now at Roy Street Coffee and Tea, you can order a Pina Colada Cold Brew. It’s a blended, summer seasonal item made with a house-made pina colada syrup. The…
Theo Chocolate Tasting. Try these coffee pairing ideas.
My friend Jocelyn, also known as TheModernBarista.com, recently explored pairing Theo Chocolate with Starbucks coffee. The results are spectacular. Try these yourself. Here’s her Theo Chocolate with Starbucks coffee pairing…
Starbucks New Almond Milk Ingredients
I have had a number of people ask me about the ingredients of the new Starbucks Almond Milk. Earlier this month, Starbucks announced that Almond Milk will be offered in…
Bottled Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino Lands in Early September. (Melody gets an early taste)
Starbucks has announced that the bottled Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino will soon be available at grocery stores, and other such retailers where you might find bottled Frappuccinos. Last year, the bottled…
Is it time for Starbucks to change up the mocha? Reserve Iced Dark Chocolate?
In Chicago, Starbucks is testing the, “Starbucks Reserve Iced Dark Chocolate Mocha.” This isn’t the normal dark chocolate mocha sauce normally found in stores, rather it is a dark cocoa…
