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It’s that Starbucks time of the year! Christmas is here with holiday coffee, food, beverages, merchandise, cards and more!

Posted on November 4, 2020November 4, 2020 by jane

This pandemic has really dampened a lot of spirits. I’m happy that Starbucks has not strayed from its tradition of introducing its Christmas collection. This is Part 1 of the Starbucks’ Christmas collection featuring their Christmas beverages, food, coffee blends, merchandise, and cards. An upcoming Part 2 will feature the Starbucks planners and organizers as well as the Starbucks 2020 Red Cup Card. All items are available beginning November 3, 2020 to January 4, 2021).

CHRISTMAS BEVERAGES

One new beverage is being introduced while welcoming two returning favorites. All three beverages are available in 3 variants: hot, iced, and blended.

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Get to know the new Starbucks Rewards program!

Posted on July 15, 2020 by jane

Beginning July 17, Starbucks lovers will be able to enjoy the new Starbucks Rewards program that makes it easier to collect Stars and redeem rewards.

Let’s look at what’s new…

Before: You’d get a Star for every beverage or coffee bean purchase ONLY.

Now: You get a Star with every PhP 25 on ALMOST EVERYTHING you can buy at their stores using the registered card or app. So even food and merchandise purchases count! And for every 100 Stars accumulated, you can redeem FOR FREE a favorite handcrafted beverage, any pastry, or slice of cake.

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Cool down this summer with these Starbucks frappuccinos and food items

Posted on April 10, 2019 by jane

These past days, I’ve been “dying” from the heat. So it’s a comfort to know that I can cool off at Starbucks with the latest frappuccinos (there are 4!) and a new selection of food items.

The summer beverages and food items, as well as other summer Starbucks merchandise including two new cards and a coffee blend, were introduced in a fun, island carnival event called the Siren’s Island. Set within the Music Hall of SM’s Mall of Asia, Siren’s Island treated bloggers and the public to the carnival feel.

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Experience Sakura spring time at Starbucks!

Posted on March 5, 2019 by jane

It’s springtime!

I know….we are in tropical Philippines. There is no spring. But in many other countries with four seasons, the ground is suddenly coming out of its wintry sleep as plants and trees start to come alive. What a great time it would be in Japan as spring brings with it the sight of cherry trees all abloom with cherry blossoms.

Starbucks embraces the changing of the seasons with Sakura merchandise, beverages, a special card, and a special spring coffee blend.

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Welcome the New Year with these Starbucks Year of the Pig goodies and new Teavana beverages

Posted on January 9, 2019January 9, 2019 by jane

February 5, 2019 will be Chinese New Year — the Year of the (Earth) Pig. To usher it in with abundance and prosperity, Starbucks Philippines has come up with Year of the Pig merchandise and an accompanying Year of the Pig Starbucks card.

I love the look of The Year of the Pig mug. It helps that the dominant background color is a vibrant red. A cute pig face with a prominent snout is embossed on the front. The handle is a stylized version of a pig tail and you realize, as you turn the mug, that the handle gives you a back view of the pig.

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Starbucks releases its celestial siren themed anniversary collection

Posted on September 11, 2018 by jane

Watch out, Starbucks collectors, coffee lovers, and anyone who loves sea themes. On September 11, 2018, Starbucks will be releasing its limited edition Starbucks Anniversary Collection of tumblers, water bottles, mugs, and Starbucks card. Going by the theme “Celestial Beauty of the Undersea”, the artwork of the Starbucks merchandise has ethereal qualities featuring a siren swimming in a sea of stars.

Taken from a Norse woodcut from an old maritime book, the two-tailed siren pays homage to the seafaring history of Seattle (location of the first Starbucks store) as a port city and to the journey of coffee itself.

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Starbucks introduces its offerings for New Year 2018 and the Year of the Dog

Posted on January 8, 2018April 10, 2018 by jane

Starbucks star-BARKS! As the New Year breezes in and the Year of the Dog is just around the corner, Starbucks once again has a lineup of goodies that are both eye candy and mouth-watering.

The Lunar New Year Starbucks card

So cute!!! Beginning January 9, this lovable Lunar New Year Starbucks card to welcome the Year of the Dog (which starts Feb. 16, 2018) can be yours just for a load of PhP 300.

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Easy, delicious holiday meals I learned at the Electrolux A Taste of Christmas cooking event

Posted on December 26, 2017April 10, 2018 by jane

It’s not everyday that I get to learn how to prepare holiday meals from a chef himself so it was an exciting afternoon when Electrolux invited me, along with other bloggers, to experience A Taste of Christmas with Chef Jonathan Paul Em.

Right in the heart of Alabang Town Center, Electrolux had a kitchen setup with several of their latest kitchen appliances. My blogger friends were excited! Stay with me because I’m putting Chef Jon’s recipes right here for you to try during the holidays!

The 4 dishes that Chef Jon had readied for us were:

Smoked Salmon Cucumber Rolls
Spiced Fruit Salad Cups
Cassava Tarts
Christmas Paella

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I love the new 2017 Edition Pilipinas Starbucks Card!

Posted on July 22, 2017July 22, 2017 by jane

Starbucks’ loyalty program celebrates its fourth year in the Philippines this year with a lot of treats for its cardholders. Yay!

As part of the celebration, Starbucks is coming out with its 2017 Edition Pilipinas Starbucks Card this July 25. I love the design!

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Starbucks Philippines’ midyear-2017 offerings

Posted on June 8, 2017June 8, 2017 by jane

New beverages, food items, Starbucks cards, and a promo await all Starbucks Philippines lovers starting this month.

New Beverages (June 6 to July 24, 2017)

The onset of the rainy season is already here but there are still days when it is H-O-T!!! Starbucks is introducing this month two new beverages — perfect for cooling down.

The Banana Split Mocha Frappuccino is blended with banana puree, layered on top of strawberry whipped cream, and then topped with regular whipped cream, a rich chocolate drizzle and crunchy waffle cone pieces.

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