Exclusive to the Starbucks Roastery: Gravitas Blend
There’s a new exclusive whole bean coffee blend at the Starbucks Reserve Roastery and Tasting Room. Launched on May 7, 2015, it’s Gravitas Blend. The previous exclusive blend, Pantheon, is…
#ThrowbackThursday #TBT Happy 5th Anniversary to the Frappuccino Happy Hour. @Frappuccino
Five years ago today, Starbucks offered their very first Frappuccino Happy Hour. The all-new promotion coincided exactly with then-all new However-You-Want-It Frappuccino. Starbucks wanted to encourage customers to try new…
How to Complain.
Let’s pretend you order a drink at Starbucks and it’s not what you expected. Sometimes your experience leaves you hoping for something better. You argued at the register over a…
Have you tried the new savory Foldovers? New! Pepperoni at Starbucks!
On April 28, 2015, Starbucks introduced three Foldovers into their lineup. (Starbucks is calling them a “Foldover” as all one word run together). They’re suggested as a breakfast item, but…
Frappuccino of the Week: The Churro Frappuccino
The churro is a beloved favorite snack for many Californians. A barista (and coffee master) in Orange, California has come up with her version of a “Churro Frappuccino.” Warning: This…
A Look at Custom Blends: Spotlight on Bozeman Blend.
Once in a while, you’ll see Starbucks stores selling their own custom whole bean coffee blends. Over the years, I’ve heard of “Tahoe Blend,” “Bluegrass Blend,” as well as “Redwood…
Smoked Salmon at Starbucks?
There’s smoked salmon at Starbucks! It is recommended for your bagel with cream cheese, as I understand it. Of course, you can buy the salmon separately, if you like. The…
The Starbucks Reserve Roastery and Tasting Room Boarded Up.
On Facebook, I posted a photo of the Starbucks Roastery boarded up. A number of people were confused by the photo. It was because of May Day in Seattle. If…
Frappuccino Happy Hour: An Extra Hour of Happy – Lite and Yummy!
Frappuccino Happy Hour is here! May 1st through the 10th, you’ll be able to buy half-price Frappuccinos at Starbucks from 3 PM to 5 PM. If you are a member…
In testing: The Starbucks Cream Puff
Right now, if you’re in the central Texas area, you might find an unusual treat on the menu: the Starbucks Cream Puff. It’s a traditional sweet dough, made by La…
An amazing Ethiopian coffee seminar: Renton Village Starbucks.
The Renton Village Starbucks hosted an amazing traditional Ethiopia coffee tasting this past Sunday, the 26th. Two partners, Salem and Mesi worked together to host the event. Salem is a…
Frappuccino of the Week: This one tastes like a Frosty!
Every Monday, I bring you a new Frappuccino of the Week. This week, the reader-submitted Frappuccino comes from Maegan in Michigan, who is both a coffee master and a Starbucks…
