This Starbucks is canning its own cold brew.
The First and Pike Starbucks in downtown Seattle is now offering its own unique canned cold brew coffee. That store offers Pike Place Special Reserve coffee, which is not the…
A look at merchandise at the Seattle Roastery: Lots of cool stuff. Keychains, mugs, puzzles and more.
I dropped by the Seattle Reserve Roastery recently and looked at what’s available for merchandise. There are so many fun items! I especially like the new puzzle. They have offered…
The Starbucks Reserve Christmas Blend 2019 – Available now at select stores and Roastery locations
One of my favorite Starbucks coffees returned to Starbucks on November 5, 2019. It is the Starbucks Reserve Christmas Blend, which is a blend of Hacienda Alsacia and aged Sumatra….
The town where Starbucks was born
I was cleaning up an old thumb drive and found this video. I am not totally sure who created it, though I think I have an idea. It’s from 11…
Better Espresso Machines Coming to Starbucks Stores
Starbucks has been testing a new espresso machine for a long time: This new machine is the Mastrena II, and it is beginning to show up to in a large…
Starbucks to forever close experimental Roy Street store: Get there before 4/28/2019
If you live in Seattle, or anywhere near Seattle, or if you intend on visiting Seattle, you should visit Roy Street Coffee and Tea before it closes. It is a…
Your Seattle Starbucks Checklist: Must-Visit Starbucks
Do you want to see the most unique and interesting Starbucks stores and Starbucks operations in Seattle? Have you ever been to Roy Street coffee? Have you ever visited a…
Galapagos coffee returns to Starbucks after an 8 year break. Happy Veteran’s Day.
Today is Sunday, November 11, 2018. I stopped by the Roastery today, and noticed a new coffee has arrived: Galapagos La Tortuga is now at the Roastery. This coffee offering…
Why do you go to Starbucks less often? (If that’s true for you)
The news recently reported Starbucks has been experiencing stagnant sales and that there would be corporate layoffs. Why is that? Is the brand too ubiquitous? Are people just bored with…
You can now buy a Siren statue: $6,000
The Reserve Roastery in Seattle is definitely offering a unique merchandise item: In celebration of the new Roastery in Milan, Starbucks is offering a rare Siren sculpture for $6,000. There…
Peace, Love, Coffee Reusable Cup now at Starbucks (And a lesson on your 10 cents off discount).
A fun new reusable, plastic personal hot cup is now at Starbucks. It’s a $2.00 hot cup that is black and says Peace Love Coffee. Very cool looking! You might…
Pumpkin Spice Latte Season has begun!
Yesterday, August 28, 2018, Starbucks released once again the fan favorite Pumpkin Spice Latte. It’s a long-standing tradition, signalling the start of fall. The Pumpkin Spice Latte has been around…