Celebrate Earth Month with Starbucks’ New Merch

by Erica LoopMarch 31, 2021

Starbucks is celebrating Earth Month with new can’t-miss merch that’s good for you and good for the planet!

The beloved brand announced its commitment to become a resource0positive company earlier this year. Now with Earth Month on the horizon, Sbucks is adding a new line of reusable merchandise to help customers reduce and eliminate waste.

As part of the Planet Positive Initiative, Starbucks has made a multi-decade commitment to reducing its waste, water and carbon footprints by 50 percent by the year 2030. This April the company will highlight the initiative with an Earth Month Game for loyalty members, the Starbucks Odyssey Blend Coffee, Starbucks Earth Day To-Go Hot and Cold Cups and the reusable Siren Waves Tote Bag.

The new Earth Day To-Go Hot Cup comes in a 16-ounce size and the To-Go Cold Cup is available in a 24-ounce option. These tonal mint green cups let you reduce waste in a super-stylish way.

Along with the reusable to-go cups, Starbucks is also debuting a mint green Siren Waves Tote. Not only does the bag help to eliminate the paper and plastic waste generated from disposable options, but it’s also made from 100 percent post-consumer recycled PET.

The new merch doesn’t end with the to-go cups and the tote bag. You can also nab a 16-ounce Mint Green Plastic Tumbler, 12-ounce Stainless Steel Tumbler with a Recycled Plastic Lid, 100 percent post-consumer recycled glass Clear Water Bottle and 16-ounce Recycled Glass Cold Cup.

Head to your local Starbucks to grab this limited edition collection before its gone.

—Erica Loop

Photos courtesy of Starbucks

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by Karly WoodMarch 17, 2021

Can you believe Starbucks is turning the big 5-0? In honor of the big day, the coffee company is releasing lots of special goodies, especially in the merchandise department.

The special collection is limited edition and is all about Starbucks iconic Siren that celebrates its heritage. We got a sneak peak of some of the upcoming products and you’re going to want them all!

Siren Double Wall Ceramic Tumbler

This dainty ceramic double-wall tumbler comes with a gorgeous limited-edition Siren sketched in a luster finish.

$24.95

Siren Tails Glass Mug

Collectors will love to get their hands on this special anniversary cup that is all about the Starbucks Siren.

$16.95

Tonal Sea Green Siren Stainless Steel Tumbler

Perfect for hot beverages, this Siren double-wall, vacuum-insulated, stainless-steel sea green tumbler will make your friends green with envy.

$22.95

Amber Luster Glass Cold Cup

Not a fan of green? This amber rainbow luster cup does the trick for all your cold drinks.

$16.95

Not pictured are a limited edition Terra Cotta Siren Ceramic Mug with a Siren decal and glossy finish ($14.95) and a special gift card. You can also pick up a bag of special Anniversary Blend while you’re there!

––Karly Wood

All photos: Courtesy of Starbucks

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by Karly WoodMarch 8, 2021

Raise your hand if you’re ready for spring! In celebration of all things pastel and pretty, Starbucks just dropped their newest lineup of tumblers, cups and mugs and they’re beyond fit for the impending warm weather.

In addition to the 50th Anniversary Copper Tumblers that are a collector’s dream, the coffee purveyor shared the newest collection of reusable cups that are all about spring. The six-pack comes in blue, pink, purple, coral, mint and dark blue with Easter-inspired prints.

We spied the set at our local Starbucks inside Target for a cool $14.95. Each set comes with fun designs that include Easter eggs, florals, bunnies and more designs to get you excited for winter to be over.

The variety packs include six 16-ounce cups with lids and is dishwasher safe. You can find them at Starbucks, Starbucks inside Target and even on the Starbucks app when you place your order (if your local store carries them).

––Karly Wood

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Starbucks New Espresso Drinks Are Shaken, Not Stirred

by Erica LoopMarch 2, 2021

Spring has sprung at Starbucks. The beloved brand recently announced its new spring menu—and now you can get a plant-based Shaken Espresso!

If you’re already a fan of Starbucks signature Shaken Iced Tea or Coffee, you’re in for a treat. On Mar. 2, the coffee retailer will debut an espresso Shaken option. Actually, Sbucks will debut two different Shaken Espresso menu items: The Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso and an Iced Chocolate Almondmilk Shaken Espresso.

Why switch from your traditional espresso drink to shaken version? Of the Shaken Espresso option, Alicia Binion, senior product developer on Starbucks beverage development team, said in a press release, “The fun thing about shaking is it adds another dimension to the beverage.” Binion added, “It creates a rich texture on your palate—by just adding air. When you take that first sip, you get a wonderful froth that is infused with flavor.”

The Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso starts with a Starbucks Blonde espresso. The espresso is shaken together with brown sugar and cinnamon before it’s topped with oatmilk and ice. Binion described this drink, saying, “The delicate sweetness and the depth from the brown sugar pairs really well with the cinnamon and the Starbucks Blonde Espresso.”

Starbucks’ Iced Chocolate Almondmilk Shaken Espresso also features Blonde espresso—and includes cocoa, malt, almondmilk and ice. Binion noted, “It’s fun with a little bit of familiarity at the same time.”

Along with the two new flavored drinks, Sbucks fans can also try an Iced Shaken Espresso. This option combines a full-bodied espresso with two-percent milk.

—Erica Loop

Photos courtesy of Starbucks

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I’ve Almost Forgotten What the Real World Is like

By Jenni Brennan

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February 27, 2021

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I’ve almost forgotten what the real world feels like. I’ve almost forgotten what it was like before masks were added to the mental checklist of things I needed to make sure my kids had before they left the house each day.

I’ve almost forgotten what it was like to have my kids leave the house at all.

I’ve almost forgotten what it felt like to sit in my car before work, sipping a freshly made drink from Starbucks while listening to the radio. I’d almost forgotten what it was like to leave my house for work at all. I’ve almost forgotten what it felt like to board an airplane with my husband on our way to an annual vacation alone in the sun, knowing my babies were safe at home with their grandmother or aunt and without worrying that they could get each other sick.

I’ve almost forgotten what it felt like to be alone with my husband at all. I’ve almost forgotten what it felt like to plan an impromptu night at my house with some friends, without having to worry about exposing each other or breaking a new rule about crowd sizes. I’ve almost forgotten what it felt like to see friends, colleagues, acquaintances, or strangers on a regular basis at all.

I’ve almost forgotten what it felt like to dance the night away at a fundraiser or wedding. I’ve almost forgotten what it felt like to celebrate anything at all. I’ve almost forgotten what it’s like to step foot inside my children’s schools for parent-teacher conferences or fundraisers or Saturday morning junior basketball games. I’ve almost forgotten what it’s like to feel connected to my children’s schools or sports at all. I’ve almost forgotten what it’s like to sit in the stands for hours at youth sports games, sharing a box of extra toasted Cheez-Its with other parents.

I’ve almost forgotten what it’s like to feel that alive and in the moment at all. I’ve almost forgotten what the real world feels like…but I’m holding onto hope that I’ll see it again soon. I will drive to work again and walk on tropical beaches with my husband again and dance at weddings again and sit in crowded stands with other parents sharing Cheez-Its again. And when I do all those things again, I’m going to appreciate them like never before.

This post originally appeared on Changing Perspectives.

Jenni Brennan

Tinybeans Voices Contributor

Jenni Brennan is a psychotherapist, college professor, creator of Changing Perspectives, and co-host of The Changing Perspectives Podcast. Jenni is passionate about exploring the topics of parenting, relationships, grief, and mental health through her writing and podcast episodes. She lives with her husband, 2 sons, 3 dogs, and 2 cats in Massachusetts.

Starbucks’ New Winter Menu Is Totally Nuts

by Jennifer SwartvagherJanuary 5, 2021

New year, new winter menu. Starbucks just launched their new offerings to help customers kick off 2021 feeling their best. Starting today, customers can enjoy the new Honey Almondmilk Cold Brew, Pistachio Latte, Kale and Portabella Mushroom Sous Vide Egg Bites, and Earth Cake Pop as well as celebrate the return of the Honey Almondmilk Flat White and Red Velvet Loaf.

Honey Almondmilk Cold Brew

Cold coffee and cold beverages continue to be a hot trend at Starbucks. This non-dairy beverage is made with slow-steeped Starbucks Cold Brew, combined with honey and then topped with almondmilk for a creamy finish.

Pistachio Latte

Sweet flavors of pistachio pairs with Starbucks Signature Espresso and steamed milk and then finished with a salted brown buttery topping for a cozy beverage crafted to comfort. The Pistachio Latte can also be ordered as a blended beverage or iced.

Honey Almondmilk Flat White

This flat white pairs almondmilk and Starbucks Blonde espresso with honey, making a perfect amount of creamy, nutty sweetness. Customers looking for more non-dairy milk choices will be happy to know that this tasty treat is part of Starbucks permanent menu.

Kale and Portabella Mushroom Sous Vide Egg Bites

These new egg bites feature delicious chopped kale and portabella mushrooms delicately folded into cage-free eggs with Monterey Jack cheese and cooked using the French “sous vide” technique. Joining the menu permanently, this delightful high-protein breakfast has 15 grams of protein and is under 250 calories.

Earth Cake Pop

Rich chocolate cake, dipped in a blue chocolaty icing and finished with green and white sprinkles to resemble the earth, a globe of goodness.

Red Velvet Loaf

Delicious vanilla cake swirled with classic red velvet cake and topped with a white chocolaty icing—a sweet spot of red velvety-yum.

Starbucks Reserve Whole Bean Coffee

If you are looking for new ways to enjoy your Starbucks from home, there are a few new Starbucks Reserve Whole Bean Coffees to discover this winter. These exceptional coffees have been hand-selected from family farms around the world and are roasted daily at Starbucks Reserve Roasteries.

Starbucks Reserve Guatemala Huehuetenango is rich and elegant with notes of candied orange, dark chocolate, and graham cracker.
Starbucks Reserve Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Chelelektu features delicate floral aromas and sparkling acidity with raspberry and tangerine notes.

Customers can use the Starbucks app to find a store near them that carries the Starbucks Reserve whole bean coffees.

—Jennifer Swartvagher

All photos courtesy of Starbucks

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by Erica LoopDecember 1, 2020

The holidays are here and Starbucks has yet another winter-wonderful drink for coffee-lovers to indulge in! The Irish Cream Cold Brew is back for the second year and is available now.

Made with Starbucks Cold Brew coffee, Irish cream syrup, frothy vanilla sweet cream cold foam and a dusting of cocoa powder, this fan fave is perfect for the holiday season.

Starbucks has also announced that is showing appreciation to front-line responders protecting communities during the pandemic by offering a free tall hot or iced brewed coffee to front-line responders at participating U.S. Starbucks stores throughout the month of December.

Grab your Irish Cream Cold Brew for a limited time starting Dec. 1 at participating Starbucks locations. If you’re into sharing, Sbucks is celebrating the holidays with a buy one get one special on all handcrafted beverages during Happy Hour from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. on select Thursdays. Download the Starbucks app to score your BOGO.

—Erica Loop & Karly Wood

Photos: Courtesy of Starbucks

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by Jennifer SwartvagherNovember 25, 2020

Grab your mugs and put a pot of milk on the stove. It’s time to decorate your tree and warm up with a cup of hot cocoa. Walmart is selling an adorable Starbucks ornament set that comes complete with cocoa mix.

These ornaments make the perfect present or you can decide to treat yourself. Each pack comes with six cups made to resemble Starbucks paper holiday cups. Inside each ornament is either double hot cocoa mix or peppermint hot cocoa mix.

Leave these ornaments on your tree for the season or countdown the days to Christmas with a sweet holiday sip.

The Starbucks Holiday Ornaments Peppermint & Double Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mix Gift Box retails for $14.98.

—Jennifer Swartvagher

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by Jennifer SwartvagherNovember 16, 2020

Are you looking for ways to give back during the holiday season? Starbucks is turning up the season spirit and offering special deals and ways to give on the Starbucks app, through Starbucks Delivers and in stores. From seasonal tumblers to gift cards there is something for everyone on your list.

Deliver-it-Forward, Nov. 16: This holiday season, “Deliver It Forward” with Starbucks Delivers and Uber Eats. Starting Nov. 16, customers who place a Starbucks order on Uber Eats will receive a code via email to share with their family and friends, gifting them $10 off their next Starbucks delivery order. Order now, a limited number of codes are available.   
Deals on Drinkware, beginning Nov. 24: Pick up one of our cheerful Sparkling Hot Tumblers – available at Starbucks stores in the U.S. and Canada in an assortment of colors including pink, silver, and gold – on sale beginning Nov. 24 for $9.95 each (originally $14.95).
Perks through Starbucks Rewards, Nov. 24 to Nov. 30: This holiday season, the Starbucks app is the easiest place to find a store, order ahead and use contactless payment. Customers who download the app and become a member of Starbucks Rewards will earn 50 bonus stars, enough for a free brewed hot coffee, bakery item or hot tea, when they spend $20 from Nov. 24-27.  
Cyber Monday Rewards, Nov. 30: On Cyber Monday only, Starbucks Rewards members who use the app to order ahead a handcrafted beverage (grande or larger), will be sent a free drink coupon to their account to redeem the following week (Dec. 7–13). 
Buy an eGift, get an eGift, Nov. 30: Always a great gift, Starbucks Cards come in a variety of festive holiday designs. For those who won’t be exchanging gifts with their friends or loved ones in person this year, a Starbucks eGift is the perfect way to show loved ones you’re thinking of them (you can even send a gift card via messaging platforms like iMessage!). And, on Cyber Monday, customers who buy one $20 eGift will receive a $3 eGift!  
Starbucks gives back on Giving Tues., Dec. 1: To continue the holiday giving, and in recognition of Giving Tuesday and World AIDS Day, The Starbucks Foundation will donate $500,000 to the Global Fund to help fight AIDS with (RED).

—Jennifer Swartvagher

Featured photo: Starbucks

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by Jennifer SwartvagherNovember 10, 2020

The next time you head out for a coffee run you can get some of your holiday shopping done. Grab a thoughtful gift from Starbucks while you are sipping on you favorite holiday beverage. From color changing cups to gift cards there is something for all the coffee lovers on your list.

Holiday Color Changing Cup ($3.00)

Starbucks new Holiday Color Changing Cup offers a festive twist to the fan-favorite drinkware, transforming from green to red when the cup contains hot liquid.

Color Changing Hot Cup Set (16.95)

Starbucks new 6-pack of Color Changing Hot Cups are detailed with candy cane prints that change colors when the cups contain hot liquid. Gift them or switch up your daily coffee routine with a different cup for nearly every day of the week!

Glitter Cold Cup Set (18.95)

Customers can also find a new 5-pack of Glitter Cold Cups available in an assortment of colors with a subtle glitter finish that gives a little shimmer to your day.

Bubble Mint Cold Cup (18.95)

Nothing complements your morning cold brew on a crisp winter morning like a minty green cold cup. Starbucks new Bubble Mint Cold Cup is available exclusively at Starbucks licensed store locations in the U.S. and Canada, including those within grocers, airports, hospitals and more.

Stripe Straw Pack ($7.95)

Looking for a stocking stuffer? Pick up Starbucks new set of two reusable straws, made for a 24-oz cup, that also conveniently comes with a cleaning brush and beautifully designed zipper pouch.

Red Cup Ornament ($7.95)

Inspired by Starbucks holiday cups, this festive ornament is the perfect gift for any Starbucks fan.

Roastery Gifts

The Starbucks Reserve Roastery holiday collection pops with vivid cherry red, crimson, and gold items, perfect for gifting. The collection includes a Reserve Silk Christmas Scarf, Ceramic Gold Mug, Matte Red Tumbler, Mercury Red Floral Tumbler, and ‘Coffee Lover’ Embroidered Pin. Available exclusively at Starbucks Reserve Roasteries in Seattle, Chicago and New York, and select items also available for delivery through Uber Eats.  

Starbucks Cards

For those who won’t be exchanging gifts with their friends or loved ones in person this year, a Starbucks gift card or an eGift is a perfect way to show you’re thinking of them (with eGift, you can even send your gift via messaging platforms like iMessage). Starbucks gift cards come in a variety of festive designs and can be loaded with amounts from $5-$500.

—Jennifer Swartvagher

All photos courtesy of Starbucks

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