The original Starbucks: 1912 Pike Place in the year 2020.
On October 10, 2020, I dropped by the first Starbucks at 1912 Pike Place. It had been quite a while since I visited and completely forgot how long you might…
Starbucks introduces a twist on the $1 reusable cup – Use the cup once, get your $1 back.
Starbucks is testing a new way to reduce your paper cup consumption. The Starbucks in University Village in Seattle has a special cup machine that allows a customer to return…
Reduce, reuse, repurpose Starbucks.
Carina Padua sent me this great photo. It is from her personal Facebook feed and she writes: “Succulents on Starbucks pudding cups I like them in our bathroom These succulents…
Seattle Reserve Roastery Reopens to the Public Today!
Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, the Seattle Reserve Roastery closed to the public on March 17, 2020. Today, May 18, 2020, is the first day it is open again….
Anniversary Blend returns for the 24th year – You can still buy whole bean coffee at Starbucks.
During this pandemic, you cannot go inside a Starbucks, but you can still use the drive-thru and you can still buy whole bean coffee. I discovered that Anniversary Blend returned…
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…