Do the baristas really toss the cups to each other at Starbucks?
Once in a while, I get asked “Is the ‘Cup Tossing’ real at 1912 Pike Place Starbucks?” It is real. When a customer orders a beverage, the register barista marks…
Starbucks: Buy One Get One Free Promo
Starbucks is doing a “buy one, get one free” promotion November 12th – November 15th! Mark these dates on your calendar. Go to Starbucks between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM,…
#TBT The First Starbucks in Oregon.
The first Starbucks in Oregon opened up August 28, 1989! It’s been continuously operating at its location for 26 years! It’s the Pioneer Courthouse Starbucks in downtown Portland, at 720…
Teavana Joy for the Holidays!
Joy Tea is here for the holidays! Fans of Joy will love this new Joy, made by Teavana. I got a sneak peek of it earlier this year at a…
Red Cup Season is Here.
Every November 1st*, Starbucks cups turn red. This year, they are a solid red! No funny pointy nose characters, snow flakes, trees or other design. This year they are a…
Veteran’s Day 2015: Free tall coffee for veterans (and military spouses) at Starbucks
This Veteran’s Day (November 11, 2015), if you’re a military veteran, active duty military, or the current spouse of active duty, Starbucks will be giving you a free tall brewed…
7 Tips for Saving Money at Starbucks
How to save money at Starbucks! If you’re reading this website, it’s likely you go to Starbucks at least once in a while, if not a full-blown addiction to lattes….
#TBT Starbucks Coffee Delivered to Your Home.
For “throwback Thursday” it’s time to take a look at Starbucks coffee delivered to your home. In 2001, Starbucks produced a brochure with an offer of coffee mailed to your…
White Chocolate Peppermint Teavana Tea: It IS the season in your cup.
I have totally fallen in love with the Teavana White Chocolate Peppermint tea. I’ve been making it at home all the time. It’s chocolatey and minty but with no one…
The Starbucks “Frappula” Frappuccino: Would Dracula dare to sip?
Pretty soon you’ll be able to order the scariest Frappuccino ever. It’s the Frappula! Even Dracula is a little scared of it! This will be the Halloween promo Frappuccino at…
You’re Invited: Coffee Tastings at East Olive Way (Nikki presents Jamaica Blue Mountain)
If you ever find yourself in Seattle and you’re looking for a coffee seminar, you can find them every other Monday night at 6:00 PM at the East Olive Way…
From the Roastery to your doorstep.
The Starbucks Roastery subscription is a way that you order coffee, and it gets delivered to you, within a couple of days of roasting. If you happen to live near…
