Teavana News: New Concept Store in Chicago, Mother’s Day Card, Oprah Chai.
Teavana (fully owned and operated by Starbucks) has lots of fun things going on right now. I thought I’d mention three things that stand out: Teavana Mother’s Day Card A…
Why Would I Ever Read a Customer Website about Starbucks?
When I tell Starbucks partners that I have a blog about Starbucks, I always get a huge range of reactions. Some people say, “I don’t read blogs.” I’ve learned to…
Coffee Tastings This Week: Zambia, Peru Chonti, and Deschutes Inversion IPA.
I went to two coffee events this week that I want to tell you about. The first was a coffee seminar at the East Olive Way Starbucks. As a reminder,…
“Do You Want a Frappuccino?” (From the mailbag).
It’s time for another episode of From the Mailbag. This is where I feature the pictures and content that you email me. It’s been way too long since I’ve done…
Starbucks Global Month of Service: Washington Middle School & William Booth Center Projects
Every April, Starbucks coordinates lots of volunteering projects in communities all across the United States, and internationally as well. Anyone can join in. Last year, I signed up for a…
Commentary: Starbucks Then and Now.
Commentary: Starbucks Then and Now. Once in a while, I’ll hear people say that they want a simpler Starbucks experience. I think back to what I remember of Starbucks in…
NEW: Introducing Starbucks Brezza Blend
Starbucks Brezza Blend is here. This is an all new summer coffee offering. Brezza Blend is available now on StarbucksStore.com and will be available at your neighborhood Starbucks stores starting…
To know where you’re going, you have to know where you came from.
Later this week, I’ll be doing some volunteering as part the Starbucks Global Month of Service. I found myself in need of a new green Starbucks “community service” t-shirt and…
Frappuccino Happy Hour: May 1st – May 10th 2014
Starbucks Frappuccino Happy Hour returns: May 1st – May 10th 2014. Customers can get a half-priced Frappuccino when visiting a company-operated Starbucks from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. You can…
The Starbucks Passport to Africa
In 2003, Starbucks produced a special coffee passport for partners: it was possible to enter in a contest to win a trip to Africa. A reader recently sent me these…
StarbucksStore Exclusive: Torrefazione Coffee and a New Cafe is Coming. (Open Thread)
Feel free to talk about anything Starbucks related in this thread. At StarbucksStore.com, it caught my eye that they’re now selling Torrefazione Italia Coffee! They were a small Seattle business…
Starbucks Global Month of Service.
Every April (since 2011), Starbucks has encouraged and facilitated community service participation for both partners and customers. Of course, there are Starbucks partners who volunteer their time year-round, but each…
