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Say Hello to the Patty Pan Latte at Starbucks.
Beginning April 1, 2016, there’s a new beverage at Starbucks. It’s the Patty Pan Latte. Inspired by the Pumpkin Spice Latte, and further testing of seasonal drinks such as the Pumpkin Flat White and...
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Fun with mango and caramelized honey: 10 drink ideas.
Right now at Starbucks, there are two seasonal flavors that you maybe haven’t tried yet: Caramelized Honey and Mango. Both were launched on March 22, 2016, as spring seasonal flavors. The mango syrup...
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A benefit for Seattle nonprofits: Starbucks Choir on May 1st.
Seattle has thousands of people living on the streets. A “One Night Count” of homelessness in Seattle tallied about 3,700 sleeping outside and another roughly 3,200 using emergency shelter services....
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Featured Frappuccino: The Caramel Cocoa Cluster 4/5 – 4/11
The fan-favorite Frappuccino, the Caramel Cocoa Cluster is back! Find it at your local Starbucks April 5th through April 11th, in both US and Canadian Starbucks locations. The Caramel Cocoa Cluster...
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Fill Your Cup with Rewards
The new Starbucks Rewards program is almost here, starting on April 12th. I can’t wait. I will definitely be earning more stars than before. A Colorado reader used the Submit a Pic form and sent in...
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The ECCC (Emerald CIty Comicon) Inspired Frappuccinos.
This weekend is Comicon in Seattle. It’s a weekend event at the Washington State Convention Center focused around comic book characters. Each year, the Starbucks stores near the Convention Center...
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10 Things you need to know about Starbucks.
Some Starbucks fans might want to know more about the company, policies, coffee, and beverages. These 10 factoids cover a lot of ground about Starbucks, but after you’re done reading this, hopefully...
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Instant Gold! Today Starts New Starbucks Rewards!
Today is the beginning of the all-new Starbucks rewards program! I’m so excited! I already like this program much better – I buy Teavana tea; I stop by the Roastery; I buy whole bean coffee; and I buy...
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The Starbucks Refill Policy Update.
Just a few days ago, our friends at the Seattle Starbucks headquarters updated and re-wrote the Starbucks refill policy. Isn’t hasn’t changed hugely, but seems to be more clear that the original...
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Coffee Pairings with Chuao Chocolates: For serious coffee masters!
Several weeks ago, I was contacted by Chuao Chocolatier. As you may know, you can find Chuao chocolates inside Starbucks stores. Chuao inquired if I wanted to sample some complimentary chocolates. Who...
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Try this: The Iced Japanese Macchiato.
Right now at Roy Street Coffee and Tea, you’ll find the seasonal drink the Iced Japanese Macchiato. This is a must try. I loved it. It’s cold, coffee-forward, and not too sweet. It’s a wonderful,...
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Colombia La Union coffee (Roastery subscription coffee)
If you subscribed to the Roastery subscription coffee, your April coffee was the Colombia La Union, roasted of course, at the Roastery in Seattle. I will tell you that one thing I love about the...
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This Week: Gold Members Earn Double Stars (after 2 PM)
Great news! If you are a Gold level member of Starbucks Rewards, this week, you’re earning double stars after 2 PM! That’s the 18th through the 24th, earn 4 stars for every dollar spent, not 2 stars!!!...
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10 bonus Starbucks Rewards stars for the store survey!
Members of Starbucks Rewards may occasionally get an survey via email about a recent store visit. I always like doing these surveys! Don’t pass them up! It’s an opportunity to earn bonus stars by...
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Wow your mom with a beautiful sterling silver Starbucks card!
Mother’s Day is May 8th this year. Get your mom a beautiful Starbucks card: Starbucks has just the thing for you to wow your mom: It’s a sterling silver card, preloaded with $50 on it. You can order...
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The S’mores Frappuccino is back!!
Starting tomorrow, April 23, 2016, the S’mores Frappucccino makes its official return, everywhere in Starbucks stores in Canada and the United States! This was an incredibly popular Frappuccino last...
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Mexico Finca Nueva Esperanza
The Starbucks Reserve Mexico Finca Nueva Esperanza coffee was released as a Mexico-exclusive Reserve. A note for the Starbucks Reserve tasting card collectors out there, the card featured here is NOT...
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Starbucks emojis are here! The Starbucks Keyboard App for Android or iPhone.
You can now have fun with Starbucks emojis! There’s a new app, produced by Snaps Media, which installs Starbucks emojis on your phone. Go to the Google play store (or the iPhone store) and type in the...
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Must-have: Get your 2016 Starbucks Pride t-. (Win this great shirt)
Every year, for many years now, there’s a Starbucks Pride t-shirt. This year’s is a beautiful purple shirt with a rainbow of colors in a purple circle. I know lots of people will want this shirt. There...
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Star treatment: Frappuccino Happy Hour beginning April 28th.
Are you a member of Starbucks Rewards? For you, Frappuccino Happy Hour is starting tomorrow the 28th! It’s a little extra ‘star treatment‘ for those who are members of Starbucks Rewards. Frappuccino...
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