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    In celebration of International Coffee Month this October, Starbucks Philippines honors the artistry of coffee with initiatives designed to elevate the customer experience – crafting a personalized coffee journey that’s uniquely theirs. 


    “As we celebrate International Coffee Month, we invite our customers to immerse themselves in an enhanced coffee experience—both in our stores and online,” says Noey Lopez, President of Starbucks Philippines.



    Introducing Starbucks Milano Duetto: A Celebration of Milanese Coffee Heritage 

    Crafted by master roasters at the esteemed Milano Roastery, Starbucks Milano Luna and Starbucks Milano Sole is a unique pairing of two contrasting cups that embody the duality of tradition and innovation. Inspired by the rich coffee culture, art, and design of Milan, these new offerings showcase the same blend interpreted through two distinct roasts: light and dark. 
     
    Starbucks Milano Sole features notes of creamy vanilla custard and sweet pomegranate, while Starbucks Milano Luna celebrates the heritage of Starbucks' coffee roasting, highlighting bold notes of dark chocolate truffle and roasted black walnut. 




    Starbucks Reserve™: A premium coffee experience

    Starbucks Reserve™ embodies the brand’s dedication to exceptional coffee. Each small-batch coffee from around the world is roasted with distinct care, transformed into an art form through innovative brewing techniques. 

    In the Philippines, 19 Starbucks Reserve stores offer exclusive beverages, such as Shakerato Bianco, Cold Brew Malt, and Classic Affogato, which reimagine classic coffee traditions. Starbucks Reserve features unique store designs that reflect local communities, making each visit a distinct coffee experience.


    2024 Regional Barista Championship and Coffee LIVE
     
    From L-R: Kent Dela Cruz, 2024 Starbucks Philippines Barista Champion, Jamie Silva, senior manager of Marketing, DCE & Loyalty, Starbucks Philippines, Adrian Santos, 2023 Starbucks Philippines Latte Art Champion

    From L-R: Kent Dela Cruz, 2024 Starbucks Philippines Barista Champion, Jamie Silva, senior manager of Marketing, DCE & Loyalty, Starbucks Philippines, Adrian Santos, 2023 Starbucks Philippines Latte Art Champion


    Now in its 8th year, the Asia Pacific Regional Barista Championships has been a platform for showcasing the unwavering passion and expertise in coffee of partners (baristas). The 2022 event, held in Hong Kong last June, drew 14 top contenders from across the region. This annual competition not only celebrates the exceptional talent of partners but also enables them to refine their craft and deliver an unparalleled Starbucks Experience to customers worldwide.

    Starbucks will host a Facebook & Instagram Live event that will take viewers on a virtual coffee tasting in two Starbucks Reserve™ stores, Starbucks Reserve™ Ayala Malls Central Bloc Cebu today, and Starbucks Reserve™ Arya Residences in Bonifacio Global City on October 10. The event features a coffee tasting with Kent Dela Cruz, Starbucks Philippines’ 2024 Regional Barista Championship Representative, and stunning latte art demonstrations by Adrian Santos, Starbucks Philippines’ 2023 Latte Art Champion.

    “By harnessing the power of coffee, we aim to bring people together and spark meaningful connections over every cup, elevating the coffee experience for all.”

    For more information on Starbucks Philippines’ initiatives, visit starbucks.ph/stories and follow Starbucks Philippines on their social media pages: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and TikTok.

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    M E R R Y    C O F F E E! 

    Prepare yourself as you'll start getting used to hearing this at Starbucks this Christmas season. It is their way of saying Merry Christmas to us, coffee lovers! Embracing the brand’s role during the holidays, Starbucks leads this year’s festivities with a theme that ignites the joy this season -- Merry Coffee. During the yuletide season, coffees are very special and it can add some cheers even to the most lonely one! It’s that hit of joy that ignites the season. Now, Let's Merry Coffee!!!


    Starbucks Philippines Christmas Planner Travel Organizer




    Why do we get excited with Starbucks during 
    Christmas Season?


    1. Because we get excited seeing those first red cups and sipping some hot chocolate or the returning fave, Peppermint Mocha.


    WishingStar_Dark Mocha_hot.png
    WishingStar Dark Mocha Hot


    Starbucks introduces new and enticing flavors that bring the tastes of the season directly to one’s hands. The newest holiday treat - the Wishing Star Dark Mocha, is a dream come true for chocolate lovers, this rich, dark chocolate mocha with an added bit of holiday cheer ensures that every sip is merry and bright. The Wishing Star Dark Mocha offers an extraordinary coffee experience that’s topped with a swirl of green tea whipped cream and wishing star-shaped crisps.

    Toffee Latte Hot
    Toffee Latte Hot


    Enjoy comforting sips of the returning favorites Toffee Nut Crunch Latte and Peppermint Mocha. They can warm up their hearts with the buttery sweet notes of the Toffee Nut Crunch Latte, or delight in the minty and chocolatey combination of the Peppermint Mocha.

    Peppermint Mocha
    Peppermint Mocha


    All Starbucks Christmas beverages will be available in hot, iced, and blended variants.



    2. Because there's a joy of walking into the stores with a festive world of red and green. 

    Yes, RED and GREEN! Two official colors of Christmas and in Starbucks, coffee lovers tagged that color with the ever flavorful Starbucks Christmas Blend!

    Starbucks Philippines Christmas Planner Travel Organizer


    For those who wish to brew the best flavors of the season from the comfort of their homes, Starbucks brings back the Starbucks® Christmas Blend, Starbucks® Christmas Blend Espresso Roast, and Starbucks® Christmas Reserve™.

    Starbucks Christmas Blend
    Starbucks Christmas Blend

    For over 30 years, Starbucks has celebrated the holidays with the Christmas Blend. It offers distinct flavors of rare, spicy Sumatra beans, carefully aged to bring out deep notes of cedar balanced by a sweet, rich smoothness. Meanwhile, the Christmas Blend Espresso Roast offers a deeper, darker version of the Christmas Blend that is customized for espresso. This variant combines Latin American and Indonesian beans with rare aged Sumatra for a complex flavor profile with intense sweetness and herbal spiciness. The Starbucks Christmas Reserve, on the other hand, brims of an abundance of wonderful flavors of sweet mandarin, ginger and cedar spices so every sip taste like Christmas.


    3.  Because your favorite Barista smiles at you and asks you if you wish to get some cake to pair with your coffee.

    Greet the season with a hearty appetite by indulging in classic favorites that perfectly go with any Starbucks holiday beverage, like the Chocolate Crepe Cake with seventeen (17) layers of crêpe filled with Belgian chocolate cream, the Chocolate Chip Overload Cookie top full with dark and milk Belgian chocolate chunks and chips, the Belgian Chocolate Cake with its smooth and creamy mousse, and the White Chocolate Dream Cake with creamy speculoos filling topped with white chocolate cream icing.

    Chocolate Crepe Cake
    Chocolate Crepe Cake 

    Those looking for a savory, meatier pairing may opt for the Chicken Fajita Roll, a tortilla filled with mouth-watering Mexican-flavored chicken breast fillet, the Beef Pot Pie filled with warm and hearty beef stew, and the Roasted Chicken and Turkey on Puglia Bread with slow-cooked chicken and turkey meat stuffed with thick cranberry sauce honey cured bacon and apple pecan.

    Chocolate Crepe Cake
    Chocolate Crepe Cake 

    Starbucks also welcomes new offerings in its line-up of holiday treats. The Blue Velvet Lamington, one of the newest additions, is a blue-colored, moist and dense sponge cake coated with white chocolate buttercream and desiccated coconut. For Starbucks fans looking for sweet and luscious treats, one may opt for the Raisin Pistachio Chocolate Bar and indulge in smooth milk chocolate bursting with pistachio and raisins, or the Cookies and Cream Chocolate Bar with creamy white chocolate with crushed cookies and cream.

    White Chocolate Dream Cake
    White Chocolate Dream Cake


    4. Because of Starbucks Holiday Gift Card!

    Thoughtfulness is made easy with the Starbucks Holiday Gift Card collection. Starting November 2, Starbucks stores in the Philippines will celebrate the joys of the season by offering three-holiday cards perfect for gifting.

    Maligayang Pasko Starbucks Card (Paper)
    Maligayang Pasko Starbucks Card (Paper)


    Share the love this holiday season with the Maligayang Pasko Card -- Starbucks’ very first card made with paper. As part of the brand’s initiative to reduce plastic usage, Starbucks is committed to innovating on eco-friendly materials for the Starbucks Cards. Joyful seekers may also get the Snowman Card and the Holiday Tree Card, which illustrate lovely Christmas moments alive in this festive season. All Starbucks Holiday Gift Cards are available for an initial load activation of  P300. 


    Holiday Tree Starbucks Card
    Holiday Tree Starbucks Card

    Snowman Starbucks Card
    Snowman Starbucks Card


    5. Because of Starbucks 2020 Planners and Travel Organizers!

    Literally, #nofilters needed.

    With two (2) color options to choose from, coffee lovers may opt to get their 2020 Planners either in Berry Pink or Frost Gray. The planner features a hardbound leather cover brimming with meticulously embossed details of the iconic Starbucks Siren. It also comes with a fashionable pouch made from premium soft suede material with a Siren logo zipper pull, so one can conveniently slip their planner inside the pouch.

    Starbucks Philippines Christmas Planner Travel Organizer


    Alternatively, people who are always on-the-go can vouch for the Starbucks Philippines 2020 Travel Organizer. It comes in two (2) different color variants, Neo Mint and Coffee. The Travel Organizer consists of several card slots, slots for your passport and mobile phone, a pen pocket, and a mini notebook encompassing of three-page formats — grid, dotted grid, and plain — which are all ideal for every kind of journaling.

    Starbucks Planners in Frost Gray and Berry Pink
    Starbucks Planners in Frost Gray and Berry Pink


    Allowing people to customize their holiday items while sipping their favorite handcrafted drink, both the Philippine exclusive Planners and Travel Organizers come with Starbucks stickers, bookmark, and tear-off Beverage Vouchers that customers can use throughout the year.

    Starbucks Philippines Christmas Planner Travel Organizer


    The promo begins on November 2, 2019, and ends on January 7, 2020. Within this period, customers may collect one sticker for every purchase of any Tall, Grande or Venti Starbucks handcrafted beverage. The Starbucks Philippines 2020 Planner and Organizer can be redeemed upon the completion of at least 18 stickers. Subject to availability, the redemption in stores will be from November 2, 2019, to March 7, 2020

    Starbucks Travel Organizers in Neo Mint and Coffee
    Starbucks Travel Organizers in Neo Mint and Coffee
    This Christmas, ignite your holiday spirits with a warm salutation. Let Starbucks give you a one-of-a-kind Christmas experience as they bring you a merry blend of flavors, styles, and connection that evoke a moment of pure, unadulterated holiday joy. Have a Merry Coffee! 
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    When I visited Seoul, Korea during Autumn (to Winter), Coffee is my best friend! I know, there's no Autumn or Winter here in the Philippines but when BER-months come, that means cold air is everyone. The best time for some drinks with friends and loved ones! It’s officially the perfect season for coffee-lovers as we transition into the coziest time of the year. With the chilly weather and with more customers seeking the comfort of a good cup of joe, this season marks the best time to explore and discover well-crafted coffee beverages from Starbucks!



    While Pinoys may not experience crisp autumns at home, Starbucks is bringing everyone the smooth and creamy flavors of fall with their brand new beverages, handcrafted with heart, to enjoy during this cool time of the year. Available for a limited time only starting September 10.



    A returning favorite is the Asian Dolce Latte, a drink which celebrates the classic Starbucks latte with a twist from the east. The Asian Dolce is made with rich shots of premium espresso. However, the added kick to the beverage is the specially-developed sweet dolce sauce which perfectly blends with creamy steamed milk, giving it a rich, velvety texture. For the final touch, the beverage is topped with Turkish coffee grounds.



    Giving customers a taste of flavors from all over the world, Starbucks is also taking inspiration from the iconic Irish Cream Coffee by incorporating delicious Irish Cream to two indulgent beverages.



    The Irish Cream Coffee Jelly Frappuccino® is an instant pick-me-up, crafted with signature Coffee Jelly Frappuccino® infused with Irish Cream, topped with a smooth and rich espresso whipped cream, and dusted with finely ground espresso powder. There’s also the Irish Cream Cold Brew, made with a custom blend of Starbucks Cold Brew Coffee, slow-steeped, then topped with a float of Irish Cream, creating a silky smooth coffee experience.

    Step into your favorite Starbucks and let each smooth sip of its handcrafted beverages give you the autumn feels!

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    We're not done with our much-needed break yet! Summer or not, we definitely need a treat. After a long day or busy work routine, we need to pause once in a while and maybe sip some enticing coffee? That's why this June, Starbucks is giving everyone that much-needed detour with refreshing and indulgent beverages that will help you sit still, slow down, and savor its rich flavors. The revitalizing new drinks will be available for a limited time only starting June 4.



     


    Permission To Pause With New Starbucks Frappuccino® blended beverages




    Bursting with break-power, Starbucks is transforming the usual coffee break into an indulgent escape with the Ultra Caramel Coffee Sphere Frappuccino®, an upgrade on the classic Coffee Frappuccino® but with a refreshing pop to it - small coffee spheres bursting with Starbucks Brazilian Coffee. The delectable blended beverage is topped with a dollop of whipped cream and even more coffee spheres.

    Ultra Caramel Coffee Sphere Frappuccino®
    Ultra Caramel Coffee Sphere Frappuccino®

       
    Customers with fruitier cravings will love the new Watermelon and Lychee Aloe Frappuccino®, a drink that looks and tastes like a slice of watermelon. The zesty blended beverage is made with watermelon juice blended with chia seeds, layers of floral lychee-infused whipped cream, and diced lychee aloe. With stunning layers of red, white, and green, this drink will satisfy both taste buds and your Instagram feed.

    Watermelon and Lychee Aloe Frappuccino®
    Watermelon and Lychee Aloe Frappuccino®


       

    Featured Starbucks Card and Merchandise



    Starbucks also captures our seafaring summertime daydreams with Anchors Aweigh. The nautical-themed collection depicts cute illustrations done in line drawing style with white, ultramarine and navy blue colors and red and silver accents.
       
    Nautical Whale Card
    Nautical Whale Card

    A perfect complement to the new summer merchandise is the Nautical Whale Card. This quirky card features a whale diving into the ocean with its tail sticking out against the sailor stripe design, available for only a minimum P1,000 activation.
       
    Everyone deserves a break every once in a while. Grant yourself the permission to pause from the daily grind and enjoy a short and sweet escape at Starbucks with their indulgent new summer offerings!

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    Let's beat the heat at Starbucks. Let's pack our summer essentials and head to any Starbucks branches for a Summer Getaway! No, I ain't talking about island hopping or beaching but taking a quick break with Starbucks Summer Indulgence. Starting this April 9, Starbucks is inviting customers to try their latest Beverages and featured Food - not to mention their summery Merchs and their cute Starbucks cards!




    SUMMER FRAP!

    Starting this April 9, Starbucks is inviting customers to come in to get away with a new set of beverages that taste like a short, sweet, sip of summer. Its new core drinks—the Triple Mocha Frappuccino®, the Dark Caramel Coffee Frappuccino®, and the Red Velvet Cake Cream Frappuccino®—are perfect for dessert lovers.

    Triple Mocha Frappuccino®
    Triple Mocha Frappuccino®

    The Triple Mocha Frappuccino® is loaded with Dark Mocha Sauce layered between cold-brew infused whipped cream, white chocolate, and dark caramel. Take away the Dark Mocha Sauce and add some rich and buttery Dark Caramel Sauce and the drink transforms into the delicious Dark Caramel Coffee Frappuccino®. Another drink added to the regular menu is the Red Velvet Cake Cream Frappuccino®, a confectionery-inspired blend of chocolate chips, mocha sauce, raspberry and vanilla syrup, topped with whipped cream.

    Dark Caramel Coffee Frappuccino®
    Dark Caramel Coffee Frappuccino®



    Mixed Berry Frappuccino® with Pomegranate Pearls
    Mixed Berry Frappuccino® with Pomegranate Pearls

    For those who want to feel the tropical vibes, Starbucks also offers a limited-time beverage just for the season of the sun – the Mixed Berry Frappuccino® with Pomegranate Pearls. The smooth and fruity beverage is made with mixed berry sauce blended with velvety milk, topped with cream to balance its tart berry flavor.

    Red Velvet Cake Cream Frappuccino
    Red Velvet Cake Cream Frappuccino



    TROPICAL TREAT COFFEE BEAN


    Apart from their handcrafted Frappuccinos®, Starbucks also offers a tropical treat in the form of fresh coffee beans with the new Starbucks® Kopelani Blend – a blend that brings the flavors of Hawaii into each cup. At the heart of this summer, creation is the Hawaiian Ka’u coffee, combined with East African and Latin American beans which enhances the nutty notes and caramelly sweetness, for which Ka’u coffee is known for.

    STARBUCKS CARDS AND MERCH


    Carry with you the perfect complement for the balmy weather - the Botanical card, a Starbucks Card which features island scenes and tropical plants, available for an initial activation amount of Php300. Another fun and cute design is the new Popsicle card, also available for initial activation of Php300.

    Botanical card
    Botanical card

    Popsicle card
    Popsicle card


    There will also be new Starbucks merchandise to help you feel summer-ready wherever you go. The ‘A Day in The Island’ collection transports customers straight to the beach with its gradient designs depicting island scenes from sunrise to sunset and tropical plants. With the sun brightly shining this time of year, the ‘Gold’ collection also perfectly captures the glow and shimmer of the season with its golden tumblers in new and classic shapes.




    THE SIREN'S ISLAND

    The Starbucks Siren called customers to revel in a fun and feel-good break at the Siren’s Island – an island-carnival event where they could throw their cares to the wind and have a good time, all while enjoying the latest Starbucks’ summer offerings.

    The Siren's Island
    The Siren's Island
    At the event, there was a grand Starbucks Ship welcoming deck - a wooden dock that marked the entryway to the sweetest destination. Fusing the elements of an island getaway and a summer pier carnival, the Siren’s Island brought the best of summer experiences in one spot.

    Different stations were inspired by the new Starbucks beverages just like the tall, Dark Caramel Mountain with its rich caramel lava. Fortunes were uncovered at the Triple Mocha Room which was designed in true carnival fashion. There were also plenty of games to play at the booths just like berry-picking at the Mixed Berries Forest and the classic ring toss game at the Red Velvet Magic Shack.

    (L-R) JoAnn Ramos, marketing manager, Jamie Silva, category manager, Keith Cole, head of marketing, category and QA of Starbucks Philippines with the Starbucks Bearista Bear and Host Justin Quirino
     
    No carnival would be complete without a merry-go-round and the Siren’s Island also had it with a twist, a Selfie-Go-Round, carousel-themed 360◦ photo booth where everyone got to goof off and share clownish moments with their friends. Dressed up as a carnival knick-knack store, there was also the Siren’s Souvenir Shop where guests got to grab Starbucks merchandise. The funfair was complete with a food cart that served up Starbucks drinks and snacks.

    The Siren’s Island is just the first of much more fun and carefree summer moments that customers can share with Starbucks. Starbucks’ doors are always open, calling everyone to come in to get away and sip a quick summer escape!















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    Spring is coming! And in Japan, it's the most anticipated season of the year as people all over the world are looking forward to the blooming of Cherry Blossoms which is a sign of new beginnings! The breath-taking sight of cherry trees tinted with the pale pink haze symbolizes beauty, life, and renewal. But of course, you can experience Cherry Blossoms at any Starbucks branches in the country starting March 12. With their Cherry Blossoms - inspired products, you will surely be hooked to Japan's beloved Sakura!



    CAPTURE FLAVORS IN BLOOM


    This year, Starbucks also embraces the changing of the seasons with new Springtime favorites inspired by Cherry Blossom. The Azuki Blossom Cream Frappuccino® is as dreamy as a Spring day in Japan with its velvety milk and sweet red bean base, topped with whipped cream, falling petals of white and pink rice blossom petals, and tart dried cranberry bits.



    GREEN TEA BLOSSOMS

    Starbucks also offers a green tea variation with the Matcha Azuki Blossom Cream Frappuccino® which blends the bright flavors of Matcha and sweet red bean. This cherry blossom treat is also sprinkled with pink and white rice petals and cranberry bits on top of whipped cream and red beans


    SPRING SEASON BLENDS

    For those who want to bring spring’s unique flavors into their cup of coffee at home, the Starbucks Spring Season Blend combines four distinct coffees from around the world to deliver a big syrupy body with dark cherry and cedary spice flavors.


    2019 SAKURA CARD


    Complete the collection with the 2019 Sakura Card, designed to show the delicateness of the Cherry Blossom’s pale pink petals. The card is available for an initial activation amount of Php300 per card.



    SAKURA-THEMED MERCH

    Aside from delightful cherry blossom beverages, stunning Sakura-themed merchandise is also ripe for the picking in Starbucks stores. With a dainty palette of pink, purple, and gold, the collection depicts two kinds of cherry blossoms, inspired by traditional hand drawings and oil paintings that capture its beauty.



    Some items from the collection include double-walled mugs with rubber lids in Blossom Pink and in Blossom Gray with Sakura motifs, tumblers like the clear Cold Cup designed with a sprinkling confetti blossom and complemented with a lid and straw, and even adorable Bearista Bear Keychains in pastel pink.



    JOIN THE CHERRY BLOSSOM CRAZE!

    Starting March 12, customers who purchase any of the two featured beverages can experience Cherry Blossom at Starbucks. Customers simply need to scan the QR code that can be found in each cup when they purchase either a Matcha Azuki Blossom Cream Frappuccino® or an Azuki Blossom Cream Frappuccino®. After scanning the QR code, they will need to locate the banner with the Cherry Blossom to trigger the AR experience. Upon scanning, customers can take their selfies under Cherry Trees of falling cherry blossoms. Join in on the Cherry Blossom craze and visit Starbucks to witness spring in full bloom! Visit the Starbucks Philippines Facebook Page for more details!

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