Starbucks Roastery features 2 rare coffees in honor of the SCA expo this weekend.
Right now the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Seattle has 2 very limited whole bean coffees, exclusive to the Roastery, showcased in celebration of the Specialty Coffee Association in Seattle this…
It’s not too late to see your future in the Starbucks Crystal Ball Frappuccino
The new Crystal Ball Frappuccino is still available until through the 26th! (Or as long as supplies last.) It shows that Starbucks has one upped themselves in coming up with…
Los Angeles gets a beautiful new Reserve Bar! Sunset and Mohawk.
On Friday, March 16, 2018, Starbucks opened a gorgeous Reserve Bar in Los Angeles, on the corner of Sunset and Mohawk. Starbucks store 53657 2134 West Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles,…
Starbucks creates a cold brew that tastes like gin.
As of today, you can buy Gin Barrel-Aged Rwanda Cold Brew at the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Seattle. If gin is your jam, go try this: it’s packed with a…
Starbucks launches Costa Rica Hacienda Alsacia coffee, merchandise & visitor’s center.
As of March 7, 2018, the Starbucks-owned and operated coffee farm in Costa Rica, Hacienda Alsacia, now has an open visitor’s center! It’s a massive space to see and experience…
Starbucks Draft: Nitro-infused milk is fabulous.
Starbucks has been experimenting with an elevated draft experience for a long time. One fabulous innovation is milk via nitro draft. It sounds simple, yet it adds so much to…
The First Starbucks Reserve store: Roastery-inspired beverages and no Frappuccinos. The Strato makes its appearance.
About one year ago, Starbucks opened up their first Reserve Bar in downtown Seattle at 1305 1st Avenue. Here’s my story from one year ago and another site’s article with…
Do you know the story of “Il Giornale” Starbucks?
Once upon a time, Howard Schultz operated a small coffee business called Il Giornale. The very first Il Giornale store was located at the corner of 1st and Cherry, in…
Is Starbucks switching to digital menu boards? Goodbye paper!
A couple of Starbucks located in Tacoma, Washington now have huge digital menu boards! Today I visited two Starbucks stores both using them. One was in Tacoma and the other…
Starbucks Espresso Goes Blonde: Lighter roast espresso now available.
Starting on Tuesday January 9, 2018, at Starbucks you’ll find a new option for your espresso beverages. It’s Blonde Roast espresso. This is a lighter roast profile espresso. About one…
Beautiful new Reserve Bar Starbucks in Los Angeles.
Starbucks has been slowly expanding the number of Reserve Bars it has. These are the special Starbucks locations that offer Reserve coffees, unique merchandise, and elevated brewing methods. Reserve Starbucks…
What do you think of the idea of paper straws at Starbucks?
A reader used the “Submit a pic” form on this site and submitted this photo: Here’s what she says: “I’m in Santa Cruz. They’ve switched to these straws only and…