The Starbucks Ristretto Bianco – A beautiful latte (Starbucks Europe and more)
Starbucks has launched the Ristretto Bianco beverage in much of Europe, some Asian countries, and in a few other countries. One of my twitter followers mentioned that this beverage was…
The Tazo Tea Store by Starbucks – An early glimpse
The first Tazo Tea store (operated by Starbucks) has its signage up! The store is located in Seattle’s University Village shopping area, and is in a location that used to…
Featured Clover Starbucks: 16th & Blake (Denver) (Photo policy discussion)
On the 29th of September, early in the morning, I left the Starbucks at 16th and California, heading to the REI Starbucks. I realized that on my way, I’d pass…
The newest Starbucks Reserve coffee – Ka’u from Hawaii. (Coming soon: Oct., 15, 2012)
Tonight was a sneak preview coffee tasting for the new Starbucks Reserve coffee Ka’u. It launches in Clover Starbucks stores everywhere on October 15th. At the Olive Way Starbucks, Starbucks…
The love story: 16th & California Starbucks in downtown Denver
It was only a little after 6:00 a.m., and I walked down California Street, on my way to visit the REI Starbucks. It was chilly and dark. I wasn’t even…
Featured Clover Starbucks store: REI store, Denver, Colorado
The Clover Starbucks inside the REI store in Denver, Colorado is really a unique store! Those who’ve been following this blog know that I am on a journey to write…
Happy Leadership Conference to all the Starbucks partners in Houston.
Happy Leadership Conference to all the Starbucks partners in Houston! (Or to those dreaming of being there). Today starts the Starbucks Leadership Conference. The last big one (in the United…
The $1.00 reusable plastic Starbucks cup – Pays for itself in ten uses!
The $1.00 reusable Starbucks cup is here: I promised myself that I’d slow down on blog posts, but this really caught my eye! Starbucks is now selling (as of October…
Featured Clover Starbucks: Highlands Ranch, Colorado (Drive-Thru store)
I dropped by the Highlands Ranch, Colorado Clover drive-thru Starbucks this past Saturday, the 29th. For a long time, I’ve been very curious about the idea of a Clover in…
Tiazzi and Frappuccino: For the Many Intermissions of Summer (Starbucks marketing circa 1999)
I found this Tiazzi Starbucks signage on eBay, and gladly snatched it up. I previously wrote at length about the history of Tiazzi blended beverages and Starbucks, so I won’t…
Starbucks Partner Chad Moore: Store manager of 1912 Pike Place.
Chad Moore is the current manager of the 1912 Pike Place Starbucks. I have known him for about three years – ever since he took over that store in April…
Starbucks Christmas Blend in a Blonde Roast
Just today, I noticed that people are starting to tweet about Starbucks Christmas Blend in a Blonde Roast profile. And then, in my email, this photo of the new Blonde…