Wheeeee! It’s finally here! Starbucks has brought its bottled, ready-to-drink Bottled Frappuccino to all its stores in the Philippines.
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Tea lovers, get ready for Starbucks Teavana!
I am a coffee drinker in the morning but in the afternoon, when I want a hot drink and my body cannot tolerate caffeine after 12 noon, I go for very light tea. So, what a delight it was to be invited to a Starbucks event that was NOT about coffee but all about TEA!!!
Starting September 14, 2016, all Starbucks stores will be carrying the Teavana line of teas in hot and cold variants!
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Starbucks’ 2016 Summer Offerings are Here!
It’s summer and what a hot, hot summer it is! That’s why as I’m writing this, I am sitting comfortably in one of the armchairs at a Starbucks outlet, drinking one of the summer offerings of Starbucks – the Summer Berry Panna Cotta Frappuccino. Yay! I loved this the first time it came out and now I’m sooooo glad it’s back. But there’s not just one, but two, summer beverages.
The Roasted Marshmallow S’mores Frappuccino is one that will easily evoke images of summer outings with family and friends at the beach. It is made of roasted marshmallows, sandwiched with chocolate between graham crackers. The Summer Berry Panna Cotta, on the other hand, combines Panna Cotta with different types of berries to create a layered frappuccino beverage topped with whipped cream and a tart berry drizzle.
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The Starbucks Art of Macchiato + new Starbucks cards
Macchiato (pronounced mah-kee-ah-to) comes from an Italian word meaning “marked” or “stained” (Wikipedia). Wikipedia continues by saying it usually describes two distinctive drinks:
* Caffe machiato – espresso with a little milk
* Latte machiato – steamed milk with a little expresso
Starbucks is bringing macchiato drinks into their menu from February 23 to April 18, 2016 and it looks they will be offering both the caffe and latte variants in 3 beverages: 2 hot, 1 cold.
HOT MACCHIATO BEVERAGES
The Chocolate Hazelnut Macchiato has layer upon layer of chocolate and hazelnut flavors are combined with the espresso Starbucks is known for.
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Starbucks’ Autumn Dash of Adventure brings new beverages, food items and an awesome Starbucks Card
Autumn is a time of change as leaves start falling in preparation for winter and eventual rebirth in spring. This is also the time when Starbucks comes out with its autumn offerings and hold your breath because here are their adventurous offerings for beverages, food items and a really awesome Starbucks Card that you should collect.
The Starbucks Anniversary Collection
The very first Starbucks opened in 1971, 44 years ago. In celebration of its anniversary, Starbucks launched several items as an anniversary celebration.
Below is the Starbucks Anniversary Blend created in 1996 to commemorate Starbucks’ 25th anniversary. Paired nicely with it is the bronze and silver Starbucks tumbler.
‘Tis the Sip ‘N Go Season at Starbucks with new beverages and a promo!
This summer is just one of the hottest I’ve ever experienced. Good thing there are a few things that go well with the hot summer and that includes two of the latest frappes from Starbucks.
They’re introducing the Strawberry Cheesecake Frappuccino and the Caramel Triple Coffee Jelly Frappuccino till July 27, 2015.
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Starbucks opens 2015 with a bang — espresso beverages, food items, Starbucks cards, and promos
Starbucks is indeed beginning the new year with a loud bang as they have so many new things in the offing for all of us.
Read all the way to the end because they have ongoing and upcoming promos that you won’t want to miss.
WHOLE BEAN COFFEE VARIANTS (Jan. 9-Feb. 23, 2015)
Two new whole bean coffee variants are being offered for the period indicated.
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| South of the Clouds, PhP 495 |
South of the Clouds comes in the nick of time and appropriate for the upcoming Chinese New Year. It’s a blend that includes coffee from China’s Yunnan province in the Baoshan region. I have this variant and can’t wait to have the barista grind this just in time to ring in the Chinese New Year.
Enjoy Starbucks Latte Mmm-oments (with a raffle!)
Before anything else, new seasonal lattes are here again! Hot or cold, these 2 lattes are sure to be enjoyable so I’m trying them next time I go to Starbucks.
French Vanilla Latte
The French Vanilla Latte is the first one I want to try because vanilla has always been a favorite flavor of mine. Just imagine the Espresso Roast complemented by steamed milk and creamy French Vanilla sauce with mild custard notes. The beverage is topped with whipped cream, vanilla bean specks and dark chocolate curls.
Dark Caramel Latte
The Dark Caramel Latte is espresso, steamed milk, and creamy dark caramel sauce topped with whipped cream and a custardy caramel flan drizzle.
And there’s more! How would you like a chance to win 30 days of Starbucks Mmm-oments?
How to join: Just purchase a pack of Starbucks VIA® Latte with your registered Starbucks Card and earn a chance to win a one month treat of your favorite handcrafted beverage. You have 3 flavor options:
Mechanics:
- The Starbucks VIA® Latte Raffle Promo will run from October 15 to 31, 2014.
- To join the promo, customers must purchase any 4-pack Starbucks VIA® Latte using a registered Starbucks Card within the promo period.
- Every valid purchase of a 4-pack Starbucks VIA® Latte will automatically earn one (1) raffle entry.
- There is no limit to the number of raffle entries a customer can earn.
- There will be ten (10) winners in the raffle draw. Each winner will receive thirty (30) Tall beverage coupons applicable on any handcrafted beverage.
- Customers can only win once in the raffle draw.
- The raffle draw will be done electronically through a random generator program. The raffle draw will be held on November 3, 2014 in the Rustan Coffee Corporation’s Head Office in Makati City at 5pm.
- The winners will be notified through registered mail declaring him/her as a winner. Name of winners will be announced in the Starbucks Philippine Facebook fanpage at https://www.facebook.com/StarbucksPhilippines.
- All employees of Rustan Coffee Corporation and Rustan Group of Companies including their relatives up to second degree of consanguinity or affinity are disqualified from joining the promotion.
How winners claim prize:
Mega-Manila winners
Winners must visit Rustan Coffee Corporation (G/F Urban Bldg. 405 Sen.Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City) and look for Ms. Jamie Silva to claim their prize.
Provincial winners
Prizes of provincial winners will be sent through courier.
Important reminders for claiming
- To claim the prize, the winner must present a valid ID and the verification letter. Claiming period is within 60 days from receipt of registered notice.
- Unclaimed Tall beverage coupons after the claiming period will be forfeited.
- Redemption period of Tall beverage coupon is valid in all Starbucks stores nationwide from November 4, 2014 to December 31, 2015.
Per DTI-FTEB SPD Permit #3224, Series of 2014.
Starbucks Food and Beverages beginning July 29, 2014
Starting July 29, 2014, Starbucks is introducing a new set of food items, lunch sandwiches and beverages.
For starters, lets check out the lunch sandwiches.
Roasted Chicken Pesto and Shiitake Mushroom on Ciabatta Bread (PhP 165)
This warm sandwich is made of juicy chicken breast fillet tossed with pesto mayo sauce, Shiitake mushroom and melted Emmenthal and cheddar cheese in between Ciabatta bread.
Ratatouille on Cheese Semolina Bread (PhP 160)
Vegetarians, this is for you!
This warm, crusty multigrain bread is stuffed with cheese, spinach, tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, Shiitake, and portobello mushrooms, garlic and onions.
Tuna Melt on Dark Multi-Grain Bread (PhP 175)
My personal favorite! I would really recommend that you try this one. Inside the toasted dark wheat bread is healthy classic tuna dill salad (tuna is also called “brain food”), slices of hard-boiled egg, and creamy melted cheese.
Sausage and Peppers Caserole on Cornmeal Bread (PhP 170)
Sliced sausages and bell peppers cooked in tomato Italian sauce is topped with cheddar cheese and spread inside cornmeal bread.
Ham and Egg Salad on Challah Bread (PhP 175)
Inside this Challah bread topped with sesame seeds are juicy slices of ham, tomatoes and creamy, tangy egg salad. I love egg salad so next to the Tuna Melt, this is my sandwich of choice.
Grilled Ham and Three Cheese on Whole Wheat Bread (PhP 175)
A returning favorite, those who missed this will welcome back this grilled cheese sandwich containing 3 different kinds of cheeses: Emmenthal, Mozzarella and Cheddar Cheese) and juicy sliced ham. Italian herbed butter subtly seasons the whole wheat bread.
Now, let’s see the new dessert concoctions and food items…
Mango Coconut Sans Rival Cake (Slice – PhP 125; Whole – PhP 1,150)
The combination of sweet and smooth mango butter cream icing is combined with toasted coconut shards and three layers of crunchy and chewy meringue wafer.
Double Chocolate Salted Caramel Cookie (PhP 60)
A must try as far as I’m concerned, this dessert is made of chewy chocolate cookie liberally studded with roasted walnuts, chunks of dark and milk chocolate, gooey caramel squares and finished with a dash of sea salt. This is a perfect snack any time of the day.
Bacon Parmesan Stromboli (PhP 120)
This is a golden brown, crispy, flaky and buttery pastry crust filled with bacon, tomato, parmesan and mozzarella cheese and topped with chopped parsley.
Chicken Tex-Mex Wrap (PhP 170)
Enjoy a warm, soft tortilla filled with chicken breast fillet, roasted squash, corn, red beans, and finished with pimiento dressing and freshly chopped cilantro.
And of course, there are the new beverages (till September 15, 2014 only!)…
Tiramisu Frappuccino
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| Tall – PhP 180; Grande – PhP 190; Venti – PhP 200 |
This frappe features blended coffee flavored with Tiramisu sauce then topped with bits of biscuits, cheesecake-inspired whipped cream, Tiramisu sauce drizzle and a dusting of cocoa powder.
Banana Raspberry Frappuccino
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| Grande – PhP 170; Venti – PhP 180 |
This got me at “FRUITS!!!” The Banana Raspberry frappe Raspberry Blackcurrant juice with milk and a freshly peeled banana. Just the right beverage for one like me who chooses healthy.
It’s not too late to catch this season’s Starbucks beverages and desserts!
I just realized that I only have till November 1, 2013 to catch this season’s beverages!
BEVERAGES (till Nov. 1, 2013)
Ristretto Bianco
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| Ristretto Blanco (Tall-PhP 145; Grande-PhP 160; Venti-PhP 170) |
Ristretto Blanco is new in the espresso line-up. It’s a rich, smooth and velvety beverage. Ristretto shots are created by forcing less water through the coffee. This results in a fuller-bodied shot with a deep coffee flavor. Steamed whole milk creates the foam and it is poured in such a way that it ends with that white dot finish you see.
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| Salted Caramel Mocha (Tall-PhP 150; Grande-PhP 165; Venti-PhP 175) |
From salted caramel ice cream to salted caramel-flavored milk tea and now to Starbucks’ Salted Caramel Mocha, one enjoys this unique blend of sweet and salty. This concoction is made from a creamy mix of espresso with velvety steamed milk, blended with mocha sauce and toffee nut flavored syrup. It’s finished off with a topping of whipped cream, buttery caramel sauce, and a mixture of turbinado sugar as well as smoked sea salt. This description is enough for me to want to go out and get one. I just might do that in the coming days.
DESSERT CHOICES
What are beverages without matching dessert? Take your pick from these 3 returning favorite dessert items.
Blueberry-licious Cheesecake
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| Blueberry-licious Cheesecake (Slice-PhP 130; Whole-PhP 1,450) |
Blueberry cheesecakes are one of my favorites. This Blueberry-licious Cheesecake is topped with sweet and tangy blueberries over a very light cheesecake.
Butterscotch Oat Fudge Bar
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| Butterscotch Oat Fudge Bar, PhP 60 |
The chewy Butterscotch Oat Fudge Bar is liberally sprinkled with walnut chunks and creamy chocolate ganache.
Double Chocolate Fudge Bar
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| Double Chocolate Fudge Bar, PhP 50 |
Combine dark chocolate fudge bars coupled with chocolate chunks and you get the Double Chocolate Fudge Bar. For me, anything chocolate-y is always the perfect partner of hot coffee.