Starbucks celebrates Year of the Rat with Lunar New Year Collection

Gong Xi Fa Cai!

The Year of the Rat is going to be a strong, prosperous, and lucky year for all of us.

The years of the Rat are: 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020, and 2032.

Cheers if you are born under these years. 

With that said, Starbucks PH launches their Lunar New Year Collection! This is good news to all Starbucks Merchandise collectors. For the tumblers, most especially the rat mug of which I have started using since yesterday,  these are all very cute and come in handy. 

Starting with The Starbucks LNY merchandise collection which features the cute and playful rat, amongst blossoming cherry and orange trees in bold red, gold and Starbucks green pantones.

YEAR OF THE RAT PAPER CARD
Gong Xi Fa Cai! Let’s celebrate abundance and heartiness this Year
of the Rat with this cute pink card. 

Its available for an initial activation amount of ₱300 per card in all stores 
starting January 7, 2020.

The collection is available for a limited time starting January 7, 2020.

Starbucks Reserve now offers its first ice cream and coffee pairings

If youre like me who wants to pair coffee with ice cream, then youre in for the winning combination with Starbucks Reserve.

Opposites make perfect combinations and this holds true for the unique pairing of ice cream and coffee. Both are well-loved: Coffee has always been seen as a comforting, warm drink while ice cream is known as an indulgent, cool dessert. But when these two ingredients are put together, it’s like fate, the results are bound to be something wonderful.

 
Delightful fusions are now making their way to select Starbucks Reserve stores, as the global coffee brand now offers its first ice cream and coffee pairings.


The new  exciting and delectable coffee with ice cream lineup is part of Starbucks continuous efforts to further elevate the coffee experience for their customers, thoughtfully crafting beverages that amaze with every sip.

The roster of coffee-based ice cream beverages includes the Classic Affogato, the House Affogato, the Cold Brew and the Nitro Cold Brew Float, and the Cold Brew Malt.

Starbucks provides a premium coffee experience, transporting its customers to the cafes of Italy with a staple dessert – the Classic Affogato which is made with two shots of Reserve espresso poured over vanilla ice cream. The simplicity of pouring hot espresso over cold ice cream not only offers a rich creaminess at first taste, but exposes the nuanced flavors unique to each espresso.

A sweeter and more indulgent variation of the Classic Affogato is the House Affogato that includes a drizzling of rich, caramelly Demerara syrup and a dusting of cinnamon which adds a subtle aromatic spice to the dessert.

                           Starbucks Reserve Nitro Cold Brew Float


There is also the Cold Brew Float for those looking for a little something extra for their mid-afternoon coffee run - a smooth and bold cold brew topped with a thick dollop of vanilla ice cream. Customers can also try the Nitro Cold Brew Float which is made with nitrogen-infused cold brew for a creamier finish.

Finally, there is the Cold Brew Malt, a drink that pays homage to the old-school malt milkshake but with a special coffee twist. This ultra-creamy drink is spindle-blended with cold brew coffee, vanilla ice cream, and chocolate bitters. 

                              Starbucks Reserve Cold Brew Malt

So what are you waiting for? Don’t miss the chance to indulge in these dreamy, creamy delights at Starbucks Reserve Westgate Alabang in Muntinlupa and Starbucks Reserve Three E-com in Pasay.

How cute is this Starbucks Summer Shades card?

Available for an initial activation of Php300, the new Summer Shades Card is a cool addition to your collection that will make you want to head out, travel and relish the end of summer.

The rainy days are here but it almost feels like the season of sun is here to stay. Head over to your favorite Starbucks to dive into the last act of summer!

Starbucks PH partners with Paul & Joe for the exclusive Sophy Mechaly's beloved pet cat Gipsy collection

I remember buying a Paul & Joe Beaute's lipstick when I was abroad. Yes the cult -fave -cat shaped lipstick. It was the cutest, I swear. Now, wait the famous Paul & Joe partners with Starbucks PH for that exclusive Sophy Mechaly's beloved pet cat Gipsy collection

Starbucks PH is collaborating with acclaimed fashion house Paul & Joe to bring a touch of Parisian chic to the Philippines this summer. The limited-edition merchandise and Starbucks Card features Paul & Joe’s founder Sophie Méchaly’s beloved pet cat Gipsy – her inspiration and the symbol of the fashion house.

The exclusive collection includes stylish drinkware, tote bag, Starbucks Card and the beloved Starbucks Bearista dressed up in an outfit inspired by Gipsy the cat.

“Just as our customers are always looking out for new styles and trends, Starbucks is persistently seeking out sought-after designers from around the world that share our passion for fun, so that we can bring exciting new collections to stores here in the Philippines.” said Keith Cole, head of marketing for Starbucks Philippines. “Starbucks is thrilled to work with Paul & Joe on this fresh and fun collection for summer.”

The 2018 Paul & Joe + Starbucks  collection includes the following pieces: 

• Paul & Joe + Starbucks® Double Walled Mug (12 fl oz) – A double walled ceramic mug featuring Gipsy, the iconic Paul & Joe kitten sitting with his newly hatched chick friend in glossy full wrap decal. Its pastel green acrylic lid complements the clear glaze mug body. Comes in a collector box. 


 
• Paul & Joe + Starbucks® Tumbler (16 fl oz) – This limited-edition tumbler has a spill-proof double wall stainless steel body featuring the iconic Paul & Joe cat, Gipsy. Joining this feline is his cute newly hatched chick friend. A flip-style lid in pastel green color beautifully complements the blue color of the tumbler with Paul & Joe + Starbucks logo. 



• Paul & Joe + Starbucks Tote Bag – Poly-cotton tote bag with polyester lining featuring Gipsy, the iconic Paul & Joe Cat. Paul & Joe + Starbucks logo is printed on one side of the bag and a Starbucks logo wordmark on woven label is visible inside the bag. 


• Paul & Joe + Starbucks Bearista –Starbucks Bearista dressed in Gipsy-inspired outfit, accompanied by his best pal. This cute Starbucks Bearista is even made more collectible with the Starbucks wordmark that can be seen on its foot pad. Comes in a bright blue collector’s box. 



• Paul & Joe + Starbucks Card – featuring Gipsy, the iconic Paul and Joe Cat. Available for an initial activation of ₱1,000. 


The Paul & Joe collection is the first in Starbucks new designer collaboration platform, Starbucks X, which is exclusive to Asia. Starbucks X searches across the globe to bring customers unique cultural experiences through exclusive designer collaborations. Customers can follow along on the Starbucks X official website, which invites customers to participate in the journey of discovery as Starbucks X releases a series of clues to reveal the next sought-after designer collaboration.

Starbucks PH 2017 Planner: Start collecting your stickers today!

Its that most wonderful time of the year! Especially if you are like me whose been an avid collector of Starbucks Planners, which either you've used excessively all throughout the year or kept it sealed in mint like condition!

So read up fellow SPC (Starbucks Planner Collectors)  time to save up on those stickers (or convince your friends to share some with you) as this year's set  looks very intricately designed and even comes with a cute fashionable pouch bag for you to carry on around.

Now who's excited for this babies?

The Siren planner is the well loved Starbucks 2017 planner as of this writing, here is a sneek peek of what's going inside this beauty

For every Starbucks planner that you get,  Starbucks makes a donation to their NGOs Teach for the Philippines (TFP) and Philippine Educational Theatre Association (PETA). 

Your planner comes with a fashionable pretty blue pouch (its practically a planner keeper) but you could use it as a pochette if you want to. Shala! the pochette. I like.

Erasable pen

The siren planner comes with the cute bookmark too

The planner with the pouch, erasable pen, bookmark and cute stickers

The watercolor painting in each page is simply adorable

The exciting part of the planner are freebies!

A customer can avail of a Starbucks Christmas Traditions Promo card from November 2, 2016 to January 8, 2017 with no purchase required.

One sticker is awarded for each Starbucks handcrafted beverage purchase.  Holder must accumulate a total of eighteen (18) stickers, to redeem one (1) Limited Edition Starbucks Coffee 2017 Planner.


A customer must complete the required number of stickers to qualify for the redemption of one (1) Limited Edition Starbucks Coffee 2017 Planner. A combination of up to two (2) promo cards will be allowed, provided that the 9 featured plus 9 core beverages have been purchased. Excess stickers for combined cards will be forfeited.

                             
Customer must present the Starbucks Christmas Traditions card to the barista upon purchase to get the corresponding number of stickers.

In case any of the Holiday featured beverages are not available (ex. Toffee Nut Latte), customers can substitute it with any of the remaining holiday featured beverages (ex. Santa Hat Dark Mocha or Peppermint Mocha).  Should all three (3) not be available, only then can customers substitute with any espresso-based or Frappuccino blended beverage of their choice.

Once all stickers are completed, customer must submit the Starbucks Christmas Traditions Card/s to redeem one (1) Limited Edition Starbucks Coffee 2017 Planner from any Starbucks Coffee store in the Philippines.

Starbucks Autumn Leaf Card and Mid-Autumn Festival Card is now available at your favorite Starbucks branch

For the Starbucks card enthusiasts, Starbucks PH launches two cards to add up to your collection. The Autumn Leaf Card / instant keychain comes in every shade of the autumn spectrum - red, yellow, orange, brown and green. You could bring your fashionable card/keychain anywhere you go! These are available starting September 14 at your nearest favorite Starbucks branch.

Welcome another change in season with these delightful leaves in every shade of the autumn spectrum - red, yellow, orange, brown and green.

The card is available for an initial consumable load amount of ₱500 per card.

The purchase is limited to  two (2) activated Autumn Leaf Cards per customer per day.

The other one is the Mid-Autumn Festival Card also known as the Moon Festival, celebrated in the middle of the autumn season.  It is the time of the year when the moon is at its brightest and fullest.

The card is available for an initial consumable load amount of ₱300.

Purchase limit of two (2) activated Mid-Autumn Festival Cards  per customer per day