The Coffee Master (February 5, 2019)

So the Starbucks aprons arrived yesterday though the mail but I only got a chance to take a closer look at them this evening. The Red Apron I found the red apron–which I assume is the one that the Starbucks Partners use during the Christmas holidays–to be the more functional of the two.  It isContinue reading “The Coffee Master (February 5, 2019)”

Planning for Halloween 2019 (February 3, 2019)

My first package for 2019 arrived the other day but with all of my day-to-day commitments, I only found the time tonight to crack it open. What’s inside? Inside the 9×12 LBC Air Packet was this tiny Starbucks pin that is around the size of one Philippine Peso.  Not knowing anything about the aforementioned pin,Continue reading “Planning for Halloween 2019 (February 3, 2019)”

Starbucks PH Card Collection: Year of the Pig and Valentine’s Day Hearts (January 8, 2019)

In anticipation of this year’s Spring Festival and Valentines Day, Starbucks Philippines released six new cards in their stores today: Year of the Pig (Lunar New Year Card), Purple Heart (with the inscription, “Coffee Date.”), Red Heart (“Love You Lots”), Pink Heart (“Meant To Be”), Patterns Heart (“You’re Adorable”), and Reverse Triangle Heart (“You’re TheContinue reading “Starbucks PH Card Collection: Year of the Pig and Valentine’s Day Hearts (January 8, 2019)”

Starting your Starbucks Card Collection [Yoda Style Jedi Training] (December 31, 2017)

During the latter part of 2017, I noticed that I’ve slowly amassed a stack of Philippine issued Starbucks Cards.  It was never my intention to collect them–it just happened.  But I am getting ahead of myself; for you guys to understand the genesis of this collection, we need to go back to the beginning. 2013Continue reading “Starting your Starbucks Card Collection [Yoda Style Jedi Training] (December 31, 2017)”

That Steady Starbucks Diet: Procuring that 2018 Starbucks Planner (December 10, 2017)

As I write this entry, I am immediately reminded of Michael Coreleone’s (Al Pacino) famous line from Godfather III, Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in. Granted, Coreleone was referring to his waning attempt towards legitimize his business and professional affairs, but I have always felt that my annual questContinue reading “That Steady Starbucks Diet: Procuring that 2018 Starbucks Planner (December 10, 2017)”

The limited edition Starbucks Reusable Cup promo (July 31 – August 13, 2017)

Went back to Starbucks earlier this evening with plans of putting the finishing touches on a book that I am currently doing with the immensely talented Randy Valiente. Then this caught my eye on top of the counter. The Starbucks Reusable Cup Promo! The Mechanics The latest Starbucks promo involves a two-step process wherein patronsContinue reading “The limited edition Starbucks Reusable Cup promo (July 31 – August 13, 2017)”

The limited edition Starbucks Night Sky Reusable Cup promo (April 21-22, 2017)

Had an impromptu lunch date with the Fam yesterday afternoon at my local Starbucks branch in Makati and while we were lining up to give our orders.  I saw this on top of the counter: A limited edition Night Sky Reusable Cup for only P100! How could I resist right? It had all the magicalContinue reading “The limited edition Starbucks Night Sky Reusable Cup promo (April 21-22, 2017)”