Coffee is culinary was the inspiration for this annual tradition. Much like the Chef that creates a dish that is balanced and layered, the quality team at Starbucks took the same approach to Thanksgiving Blend. The blending process started with coffees from 10 different origins. All of those coffees possessed qualities we thought would compliment and inspire a new blend that was worthy of this epic meal. Some had high acidity, some great body and others great complexity. We spent an afternoon putting together about 10 separate blends all with very unique flavors and reasons for being worthy of being the starting point for Thanksgiving Blend. Over the next several weeks we refined and narrowed … more »

Hi there, it’s Sarah from the Merchandise team. I am thrilled to announce that, just in time for the holiday season, our most popular merchandise item is back! That’s right, we’re bringing both the grande (16 fl. oz.) and 20 fl. oz. sizes of the cold cups to you at participating stores and online. BPA-free, with a festive candy cane straw, our reusable holiday cold cups are the perfect gift for the green-minded Starbucks enthusiast. We hope that our customers in even the snowiest of places will still want to enjoy an iced beverage in this sleekly-designed tumbler this winter. As before, the double-wall design will help to keep your hands dry and your beverage chilled. We’ve … more »

Hi everyone- I’m pleased to return to the Ideas in Action blog to invite YOU to join Starbucks and MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” for Brewing Together Day of Service this Saturday, November 21st. Visit www.handsonnetwork.org/brewingtogether to find a volunteer event in your local community. This service event is the next step in Starbucks Coffee Company’s partnership with “Morning Joe,” announced earlier this year. Both companies are coming together to encourage community service across the country. As part of raising awareness for volunteerism, “Morning Joe” will highlight volunteer efforts and information on-air during the weeks leading up to November … more »

Hi everyone, it's Tara again, the product manager of holiday espresso. Starting Tuesday, November 17, in Starbucks stores across the United States, will feature what's sure to be a new holiday beverage tradition : the new Caramel Brulée Latte. It’s a combination of creamy, rich caramel sauce (new and different from anything we’ve offered before), fresh Starbucks espresso, and steamed milk. It is topped with whipped cream and shimmery pieces of crunchy caramel topping. Inside the Starbucks laboratories, those of us working on developing this drink have come to know and love the topping so much that we refer to it as “the jewel. ” Check it out and you’ll … more »

Hey Lindsey here again! If you don't remember me from previous posts, I work on the marketing team and specifically support our relationship with (RED)™ - a key component of Starbucks™ Shared Planet™ and our ongoing commitment to the people and communities that grow our coffee. Today, I’m thrilled to announce a new and fabulous way for you to support (STARBUCKS) RED. When you spend $15 (before tax and excluding money loaded to Starbucks Cards) at a participating Starbucks store in the U.S. and Canada, we’ll give you a special gift: The Starbucks & (RED)™ Exclusive CD “All You Need Is Love.” This beautiful CD includes exclusive tracks from … more »

Hi all, my name is Chuck and I work on the Starbucks Card team. Earlier this summer we launched the Starbucks Card Mobile application, which lets you manage your Starbucks Card and even pay with your iPhone™ or iTouch™ at certain Starbucks stores in Seattle and the Bay area (click here to visit our store locator). This week, (today through Monday 11/16) we’re going to have Starbucks teams out on the streets – Find these teams and you’ll get a Starbucks Card! Just show them the Starbucks Card Mobile app on your iPhone™ or iTouch™, and you’ll receive a free $5 Starbucks Card to load directly onto your device (until we run out). Check out the street … more »

Just in time for the holidays, we've updated our iPhone (and iPod touch) App to include Starbucks new seasonal (and delicious) beverages and food. A new feature that I love is that you can now share what you’re drinking (and which store you’re drinking it in) with your friends on Facebook® and Twitter™. We’re already putting together the next App, so you can expect more new features soon. Also, I know you want myStarbucks on other platforms, and that is something I work on every day. Have a great weekend, and keep the mobile ideas coming!