#LetThereBeBright A Starbucks Philippines Christmas 2014, and the Starbucks Philippines 2015 Planner

It is the most wonderful time of the year again! Starbucks Philippines unveiled last night "Let There Be Bright," the new Starbucks Holiday/ Christmas campaign, and the new offerings which will all be available starting November 3 in all your favorite Starbucks branches nationwide. 

Christmas at Starbucks is not complete without the Christmas beverages. The return of the iconic Red Cup, together with delicious holiday espresso and coffee beverages that have delighted customers around the world as we celebrate this special time of the year. Starbucks Philippines invites everyone to celebrate the wonder and joy of the holidays with new and returning Christmas beverages, beautifully crafted with flavors of the season to inspire them to share the joy with family and friends -- making everyone's Christmas just a little more "merry and bright."

CHRISTMAS COOKIE LATTE



Inspired by the traditions of the season, the Christmas Cookie Latte is a buttery creamy latte infused with shortbread cookie sauce, topped with whipped cream, shortbread cookie drizzle and butter cookie crumbles. Starbucks unique shortbread cookie sauce has a sweet buttery flavor and aroma.

TOFFEE NUT LATTE



The rich, buttery flavor of toffee with the warmth of toffee nuts, combined with our smooth espresso and velvety steamed milk. This Toffee Nut Latte is made even more special with NEW espresso caramel whipped cream and toffee sprinkles.

PEPPERMINT MOCHA



Rich, bittersweet chocolate, combined with peppermint, sweet espresso and velvety steamed milk. Topped with whipped cream, mocha drizzle and peppermint-flavored candy bits.

Hot or Iced - Short – ₱ 150; Tall – ₱ 160; Grande – ₱ 175; Venti– ₱ 185
Blended - Tall – ₱ 170; Grande – ₱ 180; Venti– ₱ 190

Starbucks Philippines HOLIDAY STARBUCKS CARDS

 

Starbucks Philippines will also be releasing two (2) cards, the Holiday Tree and Snowman Cards, available at an initial consumable load of Php300. Together with the new cards, Starbucks Philippines will also be releasing the first-ever Starbucks Mini Card in the Philippines. Available at an initial consumable load of Php500.



There will also be a Starbucks Card Activation Promo:

1. Promotion will run from November 3 to 5, 2014 in all Starbucks stores in the Philippines.
2. Customers who activate a new Starbucks Card within the promo period with at least ₱1,500 will receive an additional ₱300 load.
3. This promo applies to newly activated Starbucks Cards (any design including mini card) and not reloaded Starbucks Cards.
4. Customers cannot use a Starbucks Card or Gift Certificate to activate a Starbucks Card.
5. There is no limit to the number of Starbucks Cards a customer can activate.
6. The additional ₱300 load must be loaded on the same Starbucks Card activated.
7. If a customer would like to activate a Starbucks Card with ₱10,000, the customer should only shoulder the cost of ₱9,700 while the ₱300 balance will be complimentary.
8. This promo cannot be availed in conjunction with other promotions.

Besides the Starbucks Card Activation Promo, Starbucks Philippines is rolling out the Starbucks Card Gift Pack, which will run from December 1 to 3, 2014 in all Starbucks Philippines stores nationwide.



A gift pack of six (6) Starbucks Cards each loaded with Php300 can be purchased at a special price of Php1,500 within the promo period. A Starbucks Cards Gift Pack will include the following designs: Holiday Tree Card, Snowman Card, Philippine Eagle Card, Cold Cups Card, Coffee Cups Card (2pcs.). Starbucks Cards within the gift pack cannot be sold individually, nor can it be interchanged with other designs. Customers cannot use a Starbucks Card or Gift Certificate to purchase a gift pack.

But probably the most awaited part of the Starbucks Philippine Christmas Tradition is the return of the Starbucks Planner. Now on its 12th edition, the Limited Edition Starbucks Philippines 2015 Planner will feature four interesting designs/colors.



Every coffee has a story. And so does the Philippines Starbucks Planner. "Whether you’re still finding your favorite drink or enjoying your “me” time with your favorite coffee at your third place, we want to make sure that we continue to give you an extra shot of lift in the heart with some daily inspiration," Starbucks Philippines said in a press release.



And so, in 2003, Starbucks Philippines thought of creating something to keep everyone company as we begin our day with a fresh cup of coffee. Something to plan out our the day with or cherish our moments with. Something that will tell the Starbucks story. And keep our stories as well. Since then, Starbucks Philippines put passion in telling stories one planner (and cup) at a time.



This November 3, Starbucks Philippines annual Christmas tradition returns with the 12th edition of the Starbucks Planner. The Limited Edition Starbucks Philippines 2015 Planner will be available in four water-resistant apron cloth covers (green, black, red and brown) with a name tag bookmark, a coffee pin bookmark and a chalk pen with highlighter.



It has fifteen (15) coupons with Starbucks treats that can be shared with family, friends and loved ones throughout the year. A customer can avail of a Starbucks Christmas traditions planner promo card from November 3, 2014 to January 8, 2015. One sticker is awarded for each Starbucks beverage purchase. Holder must accumulate a total of eighteen (18) stickers - nine (9) Christmas beverages plus nine (9) core handcrafted beverages to redeem one (1) Limited Edition Starbucks Philippines 2015 Planner.



See the Starbucks Philippines Planner Promo Mechanics below:

1. A customer can avail of a Starbucks Christmas Traditions Promo card from November 3, 2014 to January 8, 2015 with no purchase required.
2. 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 2015 Planner.
3. Customer must present the Starbucks Christmas Traditions card to the barista upon purchase to get the corresponding number of stickers.
4. 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. Christmas Cookie Latte 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.
5. A customer must complete the required number of stickers to qualify for the redemption of one (1) Limited Edition Starbucks Coffee 2015 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.
6. Once all stickers are completed, customer submits the Starbucks Christmas Traditions Card/s to redeem one (1) Limited Edition Starbucks Coffee 2015 Planner from any Starbucks Coffee store in the Philippines.
7. Tampering with and/or transferring of stickers to obtain the required number of stickers will render all promo cards null and void.
8. Every purchase of a handcrafted beverage using a Starbucks Card will be awarded one (1) sticker and one (1) Beverage Star. Terms and conditions that apply to the Starbucks Card are available on www.starbucks.ph/card.
9. Single receipt bulk purchase of food and other retail items (merchandise, whole bean, Starbucks VIA®) worth at least ₱7,000 will entitle the customer to one (1) Limited Edition Starbucks Coffee 2015 Planner. Combination of receipts is not allowed.
10. Bulk purchase of gift certificates and Starbucks Card load/reload of at least ₱7,000 will not entitle the customer to a planner.
11. The following transactions and discounts are qualified for this promotion. (Senior Citizen discount; Handicapped discount; VAT Exempt; Personal Cup/Tumbler ₱5 discount)
12. The following coupons and discounts are disqualified for this promotion.

• Service Recovery Coupon
• Free Tall Beverage Coupon
• Customer Voice Redemption
• Rustan Coffee Partner discount
• Rustan Group of Companies discount
• Starbucks Card Registration Treat and Coupon
• Starbucks Card Beverage Treat Redemption
• HSBC Redemption

   13. Promotion starts on November 3, 2014. Stickers may be obtained from November 3, 2014 to
         January 8, 2015.
   14. Redemption of the Limited Edition Starbucks Coffee 2014 Planner starts November 3, 2014 up
         to March 8, 2015, at Starbucks stores in the Philippines only.

I am one happy Starbucks cardista! Thank you Starbucks Philippines Team! :)

New Starbucks Reserve® Coffees & the Pour Over Brewing Process

Starbucks Reserve® is our new brand of exotic, rare and exquisite coffees that allows our customers an opportunity to taste coffee like never before: explosions of one flavor, delicate notes of another.

Many coffee lovers believe that the manual coffee brewing system invented by Melitta Bentz in 1908 is one of the best ways to brew delicious coffee. This single‐serving brewing system regulates flow to allow the full extraction of coffee flavors. This amazing brewing system is called the Pour Over method.

The pour over method is designed to extract the unique flavors and highlight subtle nuances of coffees in our Starbucks Reserve® stores.  Our coffee masters are able connect with customers over coffee in a new way by having conversations about coffees on the Starbucks Reserve® menu and showcasing these rare and exclusive beans by the cup.

The new Starbucks Reserve® coffees are available exclusively at the following Starbucks Reserve® stores:

• Starbucks Reserve®Tomas Morato, Quezon City  
• Starbucks Reserve® 8 ForbesTown, Fort Bonifacio,Global City  
• Starbucks Reserve® Keyland Centre, Makati City
• Starbucks Reserve® Central Square, Fort Bonifacio, Global City

You may also enjoy the Starbucks Reserve® coffee experience in the following store that will be brewing soon:

• Starbucks Reserve® Signa, Makati City

Starbucks launches a New Coffee Journey

Starbucks Philippines will launch this July 16 two new beverages with a twist, redefining your Starbucks coffee experience. Starbucks will take you to a cool coffee journey with its Dark Mocha White Chocolate Pudding Frappuccino Blended Beverage and Green Tea White Chocolate Pudding Frappuccino Blended Beverage.

The soft chewy texture of the White Chocolate Pudding adds a twist to your regular blended beverages. The Dark Mocha White Chocolate Pudding Frapp is a real treat for chocolate lovers as it combines the deep flavor of dark chocolate with that of a velvety and smooth white chocolate pudding, Starbucks' signature Frappuccino Roast coffee, chocolate chips, and milk, blended with ice. It is topped with whipped cream and chocolate powder.

The Green Tea White Chocolate Pudding Frappuccino perfectly blends the refreshing aromas of premium green tea, with the sweetness of the white chocolate pudding in a soft creamy texture, topped with whipped cream.

The Dark Mocha White Chocolate Pudding Frappuccino sells at PhP 190 for Tall, PhP 200 for Grande, and PhP 210 for Venti, while the Green Tea White Chocolate Pudding Frappuccino sells at PhP 180 for Tall, PhP 190 for Grande, and PhP 200 for Venti.

Besides the two new Frappuccino Blended Beverages, Starbucks Philippines introduces to the market the East Africa Blend, which offers an exotic blend of unique flavors of citrus, spice and berries, not found in coffee from any other region.

This is a medium roast blend which is bright and medium-bodied, striking an invigorating balance between citrus and spice notes from Kenya, and the subtle floral aromas and crisp from Ethiopia. Starbucks has been buying coffees frim East Africa since 1971.

Get your Starbucks Pen with your 2013 Starbucks Planner

Now that most of you have your Starbucks 2013 Planners already, one must have Starbucks item is the Starbucks Pen! Regular price of the pen, which comes with 2 free refills, is P295, but if you redeem your planner, it's yours for only P195. Limited time offering while supplies last.

Coffee Christmas Tradition is back with the 2013 Limited Edition Starbucks Coffee Planners

It is the season to start drinking coffee and to start collecting stickers to get your own Limited Edition Starbucks Philippines 2013 Coffee Planners! This year they come in 3 different leather cover colors - black, white and green. Starbucks Philippines Christmas tradition returns with the 10th edition of the Starbucks Planner. This year’s theme is “Moments of Connection” which is highlighted throughout the planner. "Starbucks believes that a shared moment of genuine connection over coffee is a simple act that helps provide an uplifting part of someone’s day."

The Starbucks Planners come with a magnetic bookmark. It also has thirteen “kindness cards” with different Starbucks treats that can be shared with family, friends and loved ones. The kindness cards may be redeemed at any Starbucks store in the Philippines during a specified period in 2013.

Alongside this Christmas Tradition, is the come back of our favorite holiday drinks, namely the Peppermint Mocha, Dark Cherry Mocha and Toffee Nut Latte.

A customer can avail of a Starbucks Christmas traditions planner promo card from November 3, 2012 to January 8, 2013. One sticker is awarded for each Starbucks beverage purchase. Holder must accumulate a total of seventeen (17) stickers (nine (9) Christmas beverage plus eight (8) core beverages except bottled drinks) to redeem one (1) Limited Edition Starbucks Philippines 2013 Planner.

With every redeemed Limited Edition Starbucks Philippines 2013 Planner comes a donation for the children of SparkHope – an early childhood care and development program in partnership with UNICEF.

Jump into Rich Indulgence with Starbucks' Salted Caramel Mocha

Starbucks Philippines introduces the Starbucks Salted Caramel Mocha, in hot, iced, and frappuccino blended beverages. As the weather becomes colder, Starbucks Philippines wants us to jump into rich indulgence with these signature espresso offerings, with the salty and sweet flavors of the new Starbucks Salted Caramel Mocha.

SALTED CARAMEL MOCHA
The warm and indulgent flavors of Salted Caramel Mocha are a perfect companion for a cold afternoon or evening. Experience uplifting warmth with this creamy mix of espresso and velvety steamed milk, blended with mocha sauce and flavored syrup. Topped with whipped cream, buttery caramel sauce and a mixture of turbinado sugar and smoked sea salt, this flavorful beverage is sure to make your day.


ICED SALTED CARAMEL MOCHA
With the same delicious flavor as the Salted Caramel Mocha in an icy cool format, the Iced Salted Caramel Mocha offers a cool and indulgent treat perfect for a warm day. Espresso and fresh milk are combined with mocha sauce and flavored syrup, served over ice and topped with whipped cream, buttery caramel sauce, and a mixture of turbinado sugar and smoked sea salt, hitting the perfect note.


SALTED CARAMEL MOCHA FRAPPUCCINO® BLENDED BEVERAGE
Rich mocha sauce and flavored syrup blended with Starbucks® Frappuccino® Roast coffee, whole milk, and ice. Finished with whipped cream , buttery caramel sauce and a mixture of turbinado natural cane sugar and smoked sea salt, it’s the perfect indulgent mid-day treat, and sure to be a favorite.



Moon Festival Tumblers Offer
Purchase any moon festival tumbler and get a chance to win a Salted Caramel Mocha Party for four! Promo runs from September 11 to November 2, 2012. Terms and conditions apply.

New Starbucks Refreshers Beverage Now Available!

Starbucks has reinvented how you know coffee today with the Starbucks Refreshers Beverage, which forms part of a new and unique line of innovative thirst-quenching beverages. The Starbucks Refreshers beverage comes from green coffee extract, which is a source of caffeine that will surely revitalize your day.

Green coffee extract is an entirely new way to experience coffee - one that tastes nothing like coffee, but packs almost the same energy when you drink coffee. It is sourced from green, unroasted high-quality arabica coffee beans.


The Starbucks Refreshers beverage comes in two new exciting flavors, the Very Berry Hibiscus, which is made from real fruit juice, green coffee extract and whole blackberries. It is hand-shaken with ice to create a perfect moderate-calorie, thirst-quenching drink.

The other flavor is the Cool Lime, made from real fruit juice, green coffee extract, and a real slice of lime, all hand-shaken with ice also.

Starbucks Philippines Asian Invasion with New Food and Beverages

Starbucks has another treat in store for you. Visit Starbucks One Rockwell in Rockwell Drive, Makati tomorrow and get a DOUBLE UPSIZE TREAT on all beverages from 4pm to 8pm :) Sounds good? Go! But besides this treat, Starbucks will be launching this June 12, new drinks and new food items, which will surely go well with your taste buds.


Starbucks Philippines will be launching its refreshing and mouthwatering Asian Frappuccino blended beverages: the Hojica Tea Jelly Frappuccino and the Red Bean Green Tea Frappuccino. These new iconic hero Frappuccino beverages use high-quality ingredients sourced from different parts of Asia, which fuses East and West.

HOJICHA TEA JELLY FRAPPUCCINO - An equally innovative beverage combining Hojicha, a type of Japanese roasted tea, with Starbucks own Tazo Earl Grey tea-infused jelly, giving this beverage a one-of-a-kind taste and mouth feel never achieved before. The nutty and toasty flavors of hojicha is flavorful yet refreshing to the addition of the firm, bite-enticing earl grey jelly.

RED BEAN GREEN TEA FRAPPUCCINO - This beverage combines juicy whole kernels of red azuki beans and matcha, a finely-milled green tea which is the most superior form of green tea in Japan. The refreshing combination of green tea with the juicy plumpness of sweet-savory azuki beans give this beverage a deliciously rich distinct flavor.



Alongside these new Frappuccino blended beverages, Starbucks is also launching new food items that would go well with the drinks. These will be available for a limited time at Starbucks stores in the Philippines beginning June 12, 2012.

Meet my personal favorite, the Green Tea and Berry Cheesecake - An exciting contrast of the creamiest green tea cheesecake bursting with refreshing blueberries on a crispy walnut crust, finished with white chocolate ganache curls. They call it chic and sophisticated. I call it dessert heaven :) Another cake offering is the Purple Yam Cake with Macapuno and Red Bean - a marriage of two classic Filipino dessert with a unique twist. Three stacks of moist purple yam chiffon cake filled with soft macapuno strips and red bean, and covered with irresistible creamy purple yam buttercream icing and sugar sprinkles.



Other pastries include the Beef and Mushroom Pie - golden brown, crispy, flaky and buttery pastry crust filled with moist and tender beef strips, sliced mushrooms, carrots and creamy fresh mashed potatoes; Bacon and Cheese on Italian Country Bread - sinfully delicious gooey grilled cheese sandwich coupled with six types of cheeses (Gruyere, Emmenthal, Provolone, Mozzarella, Feta and Cheddar) and crispy bacon strips, subtly seasoned with creamy pesto sauce and Italian herbed butter on bread.



Last but not the least, the Chicken Parmigiana Wrap - juicy and tender chicken breast fillet, sliced eggplant, covered with Italian tomato sauce and grated cheese, wrapped in crispy chewy pita bread.

New Starbucks Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino

Have you tried the new Starbucks Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino blended beverage? It's the newest addition for the season to Starbucks' Frappuccino Blended Beverage line-up. It combines chocolate cookie bits with Starbucks' signature Frappuccino Roast coffee for an intensely yummy twist on the classic Mocha Frappuccino Blended Coffee. This new recipe is made with rich mocha sauce, vanilla syrup, milk and ice, finished off with whipped cream, chocolate drizzle and a cookie crumble topping.


If you are not the type who does not like coffee that much, try Starbucks' Strawberries and Cream Frappuccino blended beverage, which is made of a classic recipe from strawberry sauce, milk, blended with ice and topped with whipped cream. This beverage can be free from dairy, when you order it without whipped cream. :)


You can enjoy more of the classic and new Starbucks' Frappuccinos with Starbucks' newest promo, the Frappuccino Happy Hour. All Mondays from April 30 to May 28, you can enjoy half-priced "However-You-Want-It" Frappuccino blended beverages from any Starbucks branch from 2pm to 6pm. So this May 21 and May 28, head out to any Starbucks branch and enjoy your favorite Starbucks Frappuccinos. "Customers can personalize their Frappuccino blended beverage just like their favorite hot drinks at Starbucks. With thousands of options, choose from a variety of milks or soy, request the coffee intensity and pick any combination of syrups or toppings."

Blog Christmas Giveaway #2 - Starbucks Philippines ♥

Thank you to all those who have joined, and those who have yet to join my Blog Christmas Giveaway # 1 - FILED 2012 Planners. Now, The Philippines and Beyond has a lot more in store for you. Watch out for more Christmas giving and sharing in the days and weeks to come.



Everyone knows by now that I am a coffee addict. And when it comes to coffee, the brand I trust the most with my fix is no other than, STARBUCKS. I love their coffee, their ever changing variety of pastries & food, and of course, their awesome blog and promotional events. Truly, Starbucks has grown a place not only in my tummy, but also in my heart. This is why, I would like to share some Starbucks ♥ to you, my dear readers, or at least to 10 of you, who will be lucky to be randomly picked to receive a Starbucks Christmas Gift Card each. :)

To: YOU :) The Philippines and Beyond Reader,

It is the season of sharing and loving! Everyone should be happy :) With these reasons, I share with you, dear readers, these Starbucks Christmas Gift Cards as a token of my love and gratitude to YOU for being with me and my blog for almost more than four (4) years now. In the spirit of the season, I hope you become a blessing to others as well. Thank you...

Fr: Brian Ong http://brianong.blogspot.com/

Don't worry. There will be more giveaways ahead. If you want to give a Starbucks Christmas Gift Card to your loved ones and coffee addict friends this season, the Starbucks Christmas Gift Card can be purchased from any Starbucks Philippines store nationwide, until supply lasts, at Php 160 each.

HOW TO WIN THE STARBUCKS CHRISTMAS GIFT CARDS:

(1) Like The Philippines and Beyond official Facebook page.

(2) Like the STARBUCKS PHILIPPINES official Facebook page.

(3) Share this blog post via Facebook: "@The Philippines and Beyond is giving away 10 Starbucks Christmas Gift Cards (post URL) @(tag 3 friends)" or via Twitter: "@briankingong is giving away 10 Starbucks Christmas Gift Cards (post URL) @(tag 3 friends)"

Example: Facebook - "The Philippines and Beyond is giving away 10 Starbucks Christmas Gift Cards http://brianong.blogspot.com/2011/12/blog-christmas-giveaway-2-starbucks.html @Friend1 @Friend2 @Friend3" or Twitter - "@briankingong is giving away 10 Starbucks Christmas Gift Cards http://brianong.blogspot.com/2011/12/blog-christmas-giveaway-2-starbucks.html @Friend1 @Friend2 @Friend3"

(4) Leave a reply at my comment box below with the answer to this question; complete the reply with your NAME and E-MAIL ADDRESS. Failure to do so automatically disqualifies the entry. QUESTION: How do you like the 2013 planner (next planner after the 2012 Starbucks Planner) to look like? Share some of your insights ;)

(5) This contest is open to all readers in the Philippines. One entry per person only. Winners will be chosen via electronic raffle. This contest will run from December 08, 2011 to December 10, 2011, 11:59PM. There will be ten (10) winners, getting one Starbucks Christmas Gift Card each. I will be notifying the winner via email and will also announce it here in my blog. The Starbucks Christmas Gift Cards will be delivered to the winners.

Starbucks 2012 Christmas Holiday Treats! :)

Besides the much awaited release of the 2012 Starbucks Planners in the Philippines, and the 10 new Starbucks Christmas Holiday Food Items, Starbucks Philippines brings back its Christmas beverages and 5 Returning Favorites to its stores just for you. These yummy treats are simply irresistible!

Cranberry White Chocolate Mocha (NEW!) - A flavorful new holiday beverage, the Cranberry White Chocolate Mocha, is the perfect sweet treat to sip during this season. Starbucks® signature espresso is combined with freshly steamed milk and luscious white chocolate, then topped with whipped cream, a tart cranberry drizzle and crystallized cranberry sugar.

Peppermint Mocha - Peppermint fans, this one is for you! Enjoy the warm combination of espresso, steamed milk, bittersweet chocolate and peppermint flavor in this seasonal favorite. Topped with classic whipped cream and red sugar sprinkles, the Peppermint Mocha is brimming with Christmas cheer that is sure to please the palate.

Toffee Nut Latte - Back by popular demand, the Toffee Nut Latte has the rich, buttery flavor of sweet toffee combined with toasted nuts, blended with our smooth espresso and velvety steamed milk. Topped with whipped cream and toffee-flavored sprinkles, it’s no surprise that this warm, heavenly beverage is sure to put you in the mood for Christmas.



Chocolate Toffee Nut Loaf (₱ 55 slice / ₱ 495 whole) - Christmas will never be the same without this intense rich, moist and dense chocolate loaf frosted with smooth chocolate icing and topped with chewy, crunchy toffee. A great Christmas treat for all chocolate lovers.



White Chocolate Cranberry Cookie (₱ 55) - Big and chunky, chewy and crunchy. This cookie has it all and will draw the crowds with chunky white chocolate, fresh roasted walnuts and chopped dried cranberries. Perfect for this season!



Molten Chocolate Cake (₱ 120) - Intensely chocolatey, enrobed in moist chocolate sponge cake and filled with dark chocolate and caramel truffle. Served wickedly warm, topped with whipped cream and drizzled with Starbucks caramel sauce. It unleashes a rush of molten chocolate and caramel to your customers’ delight!



Peppermint Brownie (₱ 75) - A tango of fudgy, chewy chocolate brownie and creamy, smooth peppermint cream cheese filling, then topped with chocolate ganache. It is finished with white, red and green chocolate drizzle and small golden beads for a festive look.



Gingerbread Cookie (₱ 55) - Very traditional this time of the year and they make wonderful gifts as well. The combination of ginger, allspice and cinnamon makes a cookie that is as fragrant as it is delicious.


Starbucks also brings back the Christmas Cards (₱ 160), which you can give to your family and friends. Words coming from your loved ones are always extra special. This Starbucks Christmas Card comes with a treat, a tall handcrafted Starbucks beverage of choice.




If you are into collecting Starbucks tumblers or items, or simply cannot live without bringing your own coffee or drink to school, office, or anywhere, this one is for you :) The new Starbucks Christmas tumblers are definitely a must have this season.



Spicy, sweet, and perfect when we are together. The Starbucks Christmas Blend (₱ 500) is a full- bodied favorite which combines the liveliness of superb Latin American coffees with the mellow smoothness of Asia-Pacific coffees, but is truly noteworthy for the spicy notes from aged Sumatra beans.


Last but definitely not the least, my favorite, the Starbucks Reusable Cup Sleeve is definitely a good Christmas gift for coffee lovers. I have been using this since I got it, and it is nice to know that you are helping lessen the waste Starbucks produces by not asking for paper sleeves for your drinks.