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The 2012 Giving Journal by The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

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The giving season has finally arrived. And with it, is The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf’s 2012 Giving Journal.

While finding the perfect one for yourself is very crucial, anyone would agree that a journal should reflect the personality of an individual and the ideals he believes in.

Showcasing the brand’s commitment to socially relevant endeavors, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf’s 2012 Giving Journal is a celebration of a giving effort that has changed the lives of many Filipinos.

“This year, our journal focuses on celebrating our strong support and encouragement of the spirit of volunteerism,” shares Walden Chu, President of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. “It’s about celebrating the organizations we’re collaborating with and our team members who worked very hard to make all our efforts such a success. But most importantly, it’s about celebrating our customers whose continuous patronage inspires us to continue to do well and give back to people who are in need.”

A percentage of the total sales generated from the 2012 Give in to Giving campaign will be donated to the Real Life Foundation- an organization that is very passionate about providing better future to underprivileged Filipinos by giving them access to education and transforming communities through social services including life coaching.

I think this is a great investment, like American silver eagles, because you’re able to give something in return to the community.

“Last year, we were able to send eight scholars to college. This year, our hope and goal is to beat this number and give education to more scholars,” ends Chu .

Mechanics:

1. A minimum single-receipt purchase of any Original Ice Blended, Coffee-based, or Tea-based Beverage, or Frozen Swirl, qualifies you to get a stamp card. Each card consists of 18 boxes, with corresponding drink assignments. These are as follows:

a. 1 Original Ice Blended (any flavor, regular or large)

b. 1 Tea Latte (any flavor, regular or large)

c. 1 Red Velvet Hot Cocoa or Red Velvet Ice Blended (regular or large)

d. Any 15 Regular or Large Original Ice Blended, Coffee-based or Tea-based

Beverages, or Frozen Swirl

2. Each purchase of a The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf product with a corresponding box on the card entitles the bearer to a stamp.

3. Once all the 18 boxes have been stamped, the bearer can claim his The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf 2012 Giving Journal by surrendering the accomplished card to any of our stores, during which, the cashier will punch a hole in the card to prevent reuse.

4. Promo period is from November 7, 2011 to January 31, 2012.

6. Giving Journals may be claimed all throughout the promo period and until 60 days after the promo has ended.

 


Starbucks® Blonde Roast and Medium Roast Coffee

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A long time ago, when I wasn’t into food blogging and baking yet, my dressing table in the bedroom looks normal. There’s lotion, perfume, harclips, blower and cotton ~ things that a normal dressing table should have.

When I started food blogging and baking my dresser started to fill with other stuff like sprinkles, food colors, cookie cutters, glasses ~ and sometimes, I also put other food items which I couldn’t put it in the kitchen.

The latest addition on my dresser ~ these coffees!! So what are the things on your dressing tables?

Before giving me an answer, let me tell you what’s new at Starbucks®…

Starbucks® Blonde Roast
Starbucks master roasters took some of the world’s finest arabica beans and explored more than 80 recipes during the course of eight months before selecting the final coffees for Starbucks® Blonde Roast. To draw out its soft flavors, Starbucks® Blonde Roast has a shorter roast time, creating a premium, approachable and perfectly balanced cup of lighter-bodied coffee.

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Starbucks® Medium Roast

Coffees are medium-bodied with balanced, rich and smooth flavors. Offerings include Starbucks Breakfast Blend, Guatemala Antigua, Kenya, Pike Place® Roast Starbucks® House Blend, Colombia and Kape Vinta Blend.

Starbucks® Blonde Roast is offered in two blends:

Starbucks® Veranda Blend™

This Latin American blend combines the delicate nuances of soft cocoa and lightly toasted nuts. When brewed, this coffee’s mellow and soft flavors, as well as its light body and medium acidity, truly shine. For the full Starbucks® coffee experience, enjoy this blend with foods that highlight nuts or milk chocolate

Starbucks® Willow Blend™

Described as bright and clean, this blend of Latin American and East African coffees offer subtle citrus flavors, creating a breezy, easy-to-drink cup. With light body and high acidity, Starbucks® Willow Blend™ is a great complement to foods that have a hint of citrus flavor, such as lemon pound cake.

I can’t wait to try these out…. Thank you Starbucks® Philippines!

Starbucks® Introduces New Food Items and New Salads

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Starbucks® will introduce four new food items that customers can enjoy with Starbucks® Blonde roast coffees.

ALMOND PAIN AU CHOCOLAT
An all butter croissant filled with sweet almond paste, luscious dark chocolate and sprinkled with flaked almond and sugar icing.

CHICKEN CORDON BLEU WRAP
A warm tortilla stuffed with moist and juicy chicken breast fillet filled with sliced ham and cheddar cheese.

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL CHIP CAKE
A moist, light chocolate sponge cake layered with velvety, light chocolate buttercream with riot of caramel chips, crunchy meringue and finished with elegant dark chocolate icing.

ITALIANO COMBO ON FOCCACIA BREAD
Roast beef, smoked turkey, smoked ham, beef salami, turkey lyoner, honey ham, mozzarella, provolone cheese, jalapeno and our signature pesto dressing on focaccia bread.

SPANISH SARDINES AND FETA TURNOVER
Buttery, light and flaky pastry turnover filled with authentic gourmet Spanish Sardines sautéed in garlic, onions, dill with a dash of chili flakes to give it a kick.

Along with those four new items are four new salads which you can enjoy with any drink.

SOUTHERN CHICKEN SALAD
Made with all-natural chicken, diced celery, onions, hard boiled eggs, pickle relish, and roasted chopped cashew on assorted greens then sprinkled with Pecorino cheese. Served with whole wheat bagel crostini.

MOROCCAN CHICKEN COUSCOUS SALAD
A hearty cold couscous salad that is bursting with Moroccan spices, juicy chicken strips, snow peas, sautéed chopped tomatoes, onions and fresh strips of red bell pepper on a bed of assorted greens tossed in a lemon dill yogurt dressing.

COLD CHICKEN SOBA SALAD
This cold soba salad is lightly dressed with black sesame soy dressing and has delicious compliments of chicken strips, meaty strips of shiitake mushroom, crunchy strips of carrots and julienned onion leeks on a bed of assorted greens.

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA SALAD
This Mediterranean flavored salad spotlights tuna (a fish rich in omega 3 fatty acid) mixed with chopped artichoke, red bell peppers, sliced olives and onions on a bed of assorted greens then sprinkled with Pecorino cheese. Served with whole wheat bagel crostini.

These food items are available for a limited time only at all Starbucks stores in the Philippines.

Which ones are you gonna try?

The However-You-Want-It Frappuccino® Blended Beverages & The New! Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino®

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Now, there’s gonna be more to your Frappuccino® Blended Beverages than meets the eye because Starbucks® give you more options to create your perfect beverage. Made from high-quality ingredients including Starbucks® signature coffee and personalized milk options, the However-You-Want-It Frappuccino® blended beverage allows you to order your favorite blended beverage with a variety of syrups, toppings and intensities. Whether you’re craving a delicious better-for-you option or an especially indulgent treat, the However-You-Want-It Frappuccino® Blended Beverages are just as you like it! You can even have it non-fat or made with Soy Milk.

But what I really want to try is this……

NEW! Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino® Blended Beverage
This delectable treat combines chocolate cookie bits with the signature Starbucks® 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.

Retail Price: Tall – ₱ 165, Grande – ₱ 175, Venti – ₱ 185

And now that we’re having this 36º and 37º temperature daily, I also feel like giving my old favorite a try….

Strawberries and Cream Frappuccino® Blended Beverage
This classic recipe is made with our strawberry sauce, milk, blended with ice and topped with whipped cream is sure to surprise and delight. To keep this beverage free from dairy, order without whipped cream.

Retail Price: Tall – ₱ 155, Grande – ₱ 165, Venti – ₱ 175

Starbucks Tribute Blend® is also making a comeback this season. Something that would pair nicely with new food items launched this month. It combines four of our all-time favorite coffees: Ethiopian sun-dried beans with an exotic flourish of dark cherry; Aged Sumatra, loved for its syrupy body and cedary spice notes; juicy herbal and complex coffees from Papua New Guinea; and our Colombia coffee, bright, balanced and nutty. It creates a melody of spicy, full-bodied coffee, with berry and dark cherry notes It’s a delicious blend, perfect for sharing with friends and neighbors, and our way of honoring the communities we live and work in each day.

 

Oh and before I forget, see you every monday at the Happy Hour….

Every Monday from April 30 to May 28, 2012 (2pm to 6pm), meet at Starbucks for Frappuccino Happy Hour and enjoy half-priced However-You-Want-It Frappuccino® blended beverages. 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.

What are you waiting for? Better check your dunlop motorcycle tires and make sure it’s ready to go to the nearest Starbucks branch.. I already checked ours and we’re ready to go and them on Sunday.

Starbucks® New Food Items for April 2012

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Whether it’s a new cheesecake flavor or a new sandwich variety, I’m always looking forward to the new food items that Starbucks® launches. Here’s an update on what’s new for April…

COOKIE CRUMBLE CHEESECAKE WITH CHIPS AHOY {₱ 130}

A cookie and cheesecake lover’s treat. A rich, creamy and velvety cheesecake loaded with chunky, moist and chewy Chips Ahoy cookies and chocolate chips baked on assorted Chips Ahoy cookie crumbs.

WHOOPIE PIE {₱ 75}

Made of two soft, large, delectable, moist, fudgy dark chocolate cookie cakes filled with white, fluffy roasted marshmallow cream icing with chocolate chips. A great morning or afternoon snack with your favorite drink. Yummy!

SAUSAGE PIZZA ROLL { ₱ 95}

A golden brown, buttery and flaky pastry crust filled with juicy and flavorful smoked frankfurter. This is complemented with oozing creamy cheese pizza sauce There’s nothing better in life than a good sausage roll. Best served warm.

CHICKEN GRAPE ALMOND SALAD ON CLASSIC CIABATTA BREAD {₱ 150}

A delicious, crunchy, tart yet sweet and tangy sandwich. Chicken, grapes, celery, roasted chopped almonds, sliced sundried tomatoes held together with lemon mayo sauce with hints of tarragon and sliced Emmenthal cheese on crusty Ciabatta bread.

FISH AND CHIPS WRAP {₱ 150}

A warm tortilla stuffed with moist and juicy fish fillet and herbed potato wedges filled with dill mustard egg sauce. It provides an excellent source of protein and carbohydrates. A good way to start your day. Best served warm.

My 2nd Visit at Bag of Beans, Tagaytay

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peanutbutter, me, my MIL,my FIL & ykaie

peanutbutter and I decided to celebrate our anniversary by going to Tagaytay and having a staycation at The Lake Hotel. Because I had such a wonderful time during when I first visited bag of Beans, I thought of taking them there for dinner.

It was lunch time during my first visit, I didn’t know it would be so romantic there at night….

Cream of Broccoli {₱120}

I know Ykaie won’t be able to finish whatever she’s going to order, so I decided to order just soup and a salad. Each order of soup came with a roll and some whipped butter. Their Cream of Broccoli soup was tasty and creamy but not as delicious as….

Pumpkin Soup {₱120}

…..which is twice as creamy and tasty. Being the soup girl that I am, I could easily down two bowls of this, if you ask me.

I forgot to take note of how much the Caesar Salad is but I wouldn’t forget it’s taste. They have one of the best caesar dressings!

Pork Tocino {₱195}

Ykaie ordered her favorite pork tocino which I ate half of…. It was such a big serving for her. As usual, the pork pieces was very tender…

Grilled Porckchops ₱295

peanutbutter and my FIL both ordered pork chops. My FIL preferred it with rice while peanutbutter chose mashed potato as a side dish.

Grilled Blue Marlin {₱320}

MIL ordered fish. We were surprised when it was served because that piece of fish is quite large and it was thick. Well worth the ₱320- price. It was als very tasty and devoid of any unlikely fishy taste.

Blueberry Cheesecake {₱145}  & Brewed Barako Coffee {₱90}

Dessert was all I’ve been waiting for… this blueberry cheesecake paired with barako coffee made my night and made our anniversary more special.

I told myself  that I would drive all the way to Tagaytay just to buy a slice of this cheesecake once I get my driver’s license.

I love Bag of Beans not only because of this cheesecake but because of the quality of the food they serve, the homey and rustic ambience and their staff  that gives good customer service. Watch out for me, I’ll see you in a month.

Bag of Beans
115 Aguinaldo Highway
Mendez Crossing West
Tagaytay City
+63 46 413 4356
email: manager@bagofbeanstagaytay.net

Starbucks® New Beverage & Food Items for June 2012

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Starbucks Coffee Philippines launched two new refreshing and mouthwatering Asian Frappuccino® blended beverages last month. These are Hojicha Tea Jelly Frappuccino® blended beverage and Red Bean Green Tea Frappuccino® blended beverage. These new Frappuccino® blended beverages use high-quality ingredients sourced from different parts of Asia making this kind of an east and west fusion.

I already love the Green tea Frappuccino but with the addition of the Red Bean, it just tasted more delicious.  While the Hojicha Tea Jelly Frappuccino, tastes amazing as it sounds…earthy, nutty and velvety! It’s a drink that is totally relaxing, you’d think you lied down on the softest cushions and pillows.

HOJICHA TEA JELLY FRAPPUCCINO® BLENDED BEVERAGE
Starbucks Hojicha Tea Jelly Frappuccino® is an equally innovative beverage combining Hojicha, a type of Japanese roasted tea, with Starbucks own Tazo® Earl Grey tea-infused jelly to give this beverage a one-of-a-kind taste and mouth feel never achieved before. The nutty and toasty flavours of hojicha is flavorful yet refreshing due to the addition of the firm, bite-enticing earl grey jelly.
Retail Price: Tall – ₱ 155, Grande – ₱ 165, Venti – ₱ 175

RED BEAN GREEN TEA FRAPPUCCINO® BLENDED BEVERAGE
Starbucks Red Bean Green Tea Frappuccino® is a blended beverage combining 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-savoury azuki beans give this beverage a deliciously rich distinct flavour.
Retail Price: Tall – ₱ 155, Grande – ₱ 165, Venti – ₱ 175

BACON AND CHEESE ON ITALIAN COUNTRY BREAD{₱150}

A 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. The classic ultimate comfort food on a rainy day. Best served warm.

This is one of my new favorites at Starbucks along with the Green Tea Cheesecake below…

GREEN TEA AND BERRY CHEESECAKE {₱140}

An exciting contrast of the creamiest green tea cheesecake bursting with refreshing blueberries on a crispy walnut crust. Finished with white chocolate ganache curls. Chic and sophisticated!

BEEF AND MUSHROOM PIE {₱95}

A golden brown, crispy, flaky and buttery pastry crust filled with moist and tender beef strips, sliced mushrooms, carrots and creamy fresh mashed potatoes. One bite of this and you’ll be sold forever.

CHICKEN PARMIGIANA WRAP {₱ 150}

Juicy and tender chicken breast fillet, sliced eggplant, covered with Italian tomato sauce and grated cheese, wrapped in crispy chewy pita bread.

PURPLE YAM CAKE WITH MACAPUNO AND RED BEAN {₱ 110}

A marriage of two classic Filipino desserts with a unique twist. Three stacks of moist purple yam chiffon cake filled with soft macapuno strips and red bean. Covered with irresistible creamy purple yam buttercream icing and sugar sprinkles.

STARBUCKS® THREE REGION BLEND

Starbucks® Three Region Blend combines the finest beans from each of the planet’s three coffee-growing regions: Latin America, Africa/Arabia and Asia Pacific.

This sensational blend is all about the timing. We have to wait for the precise time of the year when the coffee from each of these regions reaches its peak flavor and freshness. Then, without letting one region’s flavor overpower another, we carefully blend them to create harmonious layers.

Now this deep, lush and lively offering is ready to be poured directly into your cup. You’ll be mesmerized by the balance between the floral, herbal, lemon and current notes. Let the amazing array of aromas and flavors take you away.

This is great both hot and iced

STARBUCKS REFRESHERS™ BEVERAGE, Coffee Reinvented

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Today, Starbucks introduced a new and unique line of thirst-quenching beverages called Starbucks Refreshers™. Why is it unique?  Well, it contains green coffee extract – a source of caffeine that will revitalize your day and one that tastes nothing like coffee. It’s a source of caffeine from green, unroasted high-quality arabica coffee beans.

This new drinks comes in two flavors:

VERY BERRY HIBISCUS {Tall – ₱115, Grande- ₱125, Venti – ₱135 }

Very Berry Hibiscus Starbucks Refreshers™ beverage is made from real fruit juice, green coffee extract and whole freeze-dried blackberries.

COOL LIME {Tall – ₱115, Grande- ₱125, Venti – ₱135 }

Cool Lime Starbucks Refreshers™ beverage also contains real fruit juice, green coffee extract and a real slice of lime which is freeze-dried but is rehydrated once it’s married to the juice.

Both drinks are hand-shaken with ice which makes for very refreshing and energizing drinks.

A barista all over again? Nah, this was during the launch last week where I was given the chance to try and make my own Starbucks Refreshers™ beverage. It was fun! I captured it on video and I could play it over and over again using my new playbook case.

And honestly, I love this new innovation. Now, I can get my caffeine fix even if I don’t want to drink coffee.

I have taken a new favorite: the Very Berry Hibiscus.

Oh, and one more thing, if you buy a 16 oz.Customizable Cold Cup Tumblers (with flat lid and dome lid) from July 31 to September 10, 2012. You will receive a complimentary Tall Starbucks® Refreshers™ Beverage.


Starbucks® New Hot Lunch Sandwiches & Featured Food Items for August 2012

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Here it is again, you guys, Starbucks® New Hot Lunch Sandwiches & Featured Food Items for August 2012.

I’m gonna start with my new favorite…

WILD MUSHROOM AND EMMENTHAL CHEESE ON FRENCH BUTTER CROISSANT (₱120)

If you are looking for a delicious gourmet meal, especially for vegetarians, then this wild mushroom and emmenthal cheese on French butter croissant is worth trying. The rich flavor and meaty texture of button, shiitake and portabello mushrooms on a soft crispy and butter croissant with melted emmenthal cheese is to die for!

CLASSIC TUNA DILL MELT ( ₱160)
A juicy pairing of hearty healthy classic tuna dill salad, slices of hardboiled egg and creamy melted cheese on a toasted Rye bread topped with oozing melted mozzarella then seasoned with Spanish paprika. Substantial and satisfying.

Note: Not Available in Baguio, Boracay, Bacolod, Cebu, CDO, Davao, Iloilo and Naga

CREAMY EGG SALAD ON WHOLE WHEAT GRANNY LOAF ( ₱150)
Bits of cheddar cheese, lettuce, delicate hints of dill and a touch of creamy cheese sauce. At once creamy, tangy and bright, this superb egg salad, served on whole-wheat bread, makes a deliciously substantial meal.
Note: Not Available in Baguio, Boracay, Bacolod, Cebu, CDO, Davao, Iloilo and Naga

CLASSIC TUNA DILL ON CIABATTA BREAD ( ₱160)
Chunks of tuna mixed with chopped fresh celery and carrots held together with tangy and sweet honey mustard dressings with hints of dill topped with hard-boiled eggs and sliced of cheddar and emmenthal cheese on crusty classic Ciabatta Bread.
Note: Available only in Baguio, Boracay, Bacolod, Cebu, CDO, Davao, Iloilo and Naga

FALAFEL ON PITA BREAD ( ₱150)
This is a Middle Eastern classic staple street food. A warm soft and chewy pita bread packed with flavorful spices of crispy falafel patties, grilled sliced eggplant, smothered with hummus and drizzled with yogurt sauce. A healthy vegetarian meal.

IT’S JUST CHEESE! ( ₱155)
A sinfully delicious gooey grilled cheese sandwich, with nine types of cheeses – Gruyere, Emmenthal, Feta, Provolone, Cheddar, Mozzarella, Edam, Gouda and Monterey Jack on a toasted classic Italian country bread. There is almost no downside to this comfort food. Just say CHEESE!

ROASTED CHICKEN PESTO AND SHIITAKE MUSHROOM ON FLAT BREAD ( ₱155)
(Returning Favorite)
Juicy roasted chicken breast fillet tossed with aromatic pesto mayo sauce and Shiitake mushroom topped with melted Emmenthal and cheddar cheese on grilled flat bread. Best served warm.

STARBUCKS DELI ON FRENCH BREAD ( ₱160)
(Returning Favorite)
Square ham, florentiner, mortadella, chicken ham, lyoner, meatloaf, beef pastrami, beef salami and emmenthal garnished with mustard, mayonnaise, pickles and chopped onions on a soft chewy French bread.

ZESTY CHICKEN WITH BACON CAESAR DRESSING ON FOCACCIA BREAD ( ₱160)
Sliced tender chicken breast fillet fried to perfection and drizzled with a bacon Caesar salad dressing and topped with shaved parmesan cheese on soft crispy focaccia bread.

ROCKY ROAD CAKE (₱140 per slice / ₱1495 whole)
An all time classic favorite ice cream flavor made into a decadent cake! Two moist, chocolaty sponge cakes layered with smooth, velvety chocolate pudding studded with roasted walnuts, soft fluffy marshmallow cake and chocolate chunks then covered with dark intense chocolate ganache and topped with marshmallow, walnuts and drizzled with chocolate. This cake will drive you down memory lane.

SEAFOOD PO’ BOY WRAP (₱160)
The Po’Boy sandwich is a New Orleans favorite. This wrap version features crispy fried fish and shrimps, sautéed assorted vegetables drizzled with zesty Cajun sauce and sprinkled with mozzarella cheese.

MOCHA SILVANA (₱95)
A light and creamy mocha buttercream icing sandwiched between two toothsome crunchy and slightly chewy meringue cookies then covered with crushed roasted almonds and bits of dark chocolate. An irresistible, seductive dessert!

Starbucks Lunch Break Promo
On all Mondays of August (August 6, 12, 20, and 27) between 11am and 2pm, customers who will purchase any lunch sandwich can buy any Starbucks® Refreshers™ Beverage at 50% off.

All of these delicious sandwiches is perfect with the new Starbucks Refreshers or with a cup of coffee. Then a good smoke of opus x cigars after the meal.

The New Starbucks® Salted Caramel Mocha Beverages

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It’s the BER months and it’s that time of the year when we start indulging…

Starting September 11, you can bask into the rich indulgence of the sweet, salty flavors of these new Starbucks® signature espresso offerings….

SALTED CARAMEL MOCHA (Tall – ₱145, Grande- ₱160, Venti – ₱170 )

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 (Tall – ₱145, Grande- ₱160, Venti – ₱170 )

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 (Tall – ₱155, Grande- ₱165, Venti – ₱175 )

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.

I love the hot version of this Salted Caramel Mocha Beverage. It relaxes me while I check out a few employment screening at easy back ground online

Along with these new signature beverages is their new promo: 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.

The New Starbucks® Breakfast Sandwiches

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Start you day with the new breakfast sandwiches from Starbucks®

BREAKFAST TAPA AND EGG WITH GARLIC MAYONNAISE ON DARK WHOLE WHEAT BREAD ( Retail Price: ₱115)

A traditional favorite Filipino breakfast that you’ll find in almost every breakfast menu in the Philippines is made into a gourmet sandwich. Breakfast tapa with hints of basil and poached egg drizzled with garlic mayonnaise on a dark whole wheat bread.

RATATOUILLE AND MOZZARELLA CHEESE ON MULTIGRAIN BREAD ( Retail Price: ₱115)

Our new vegetarian sandwich has everything you need for the day. Crusty warm artisan multigrain bread stuffed with a delicious blend of cheese, spinach, tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, portobello and shiitake mushrooms, garlic and onions. A vegetarian delight!

FOREST HAM , EGG WHITE AND GOUDA CHEESE ON OAT BREAD ( Retail Price: ₱115)

If you want a flavorful sandwich but with less fat, this savory breakfast sandwich is for you. It is made with slices of forest ham, aged and smoky Gouda cheese and egg white scrambled egg on a toasty warmed oat bread.

SPAM® BLACK PEPPER, EGG AND CHEDDAR CHEESE ON CORNMEAL BREAD ( Retail Price: ₱115)

This sandwich is so hard to resist. Because when you combine a slice of SPAM® with black pepper, creamy scrambled egg layered with melted American Cheddar cheese on artisan cornmeal bread, it becomes a sandwich that is simple yet mouthwatering.

Starbucks Breakfast Promo
On all Mondays of October (October 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29) from opening until 10am, wake up to a delicious breakfast and save. Buy any new breakfast sandwich and get a free Short Brewed Coffee!

Seattle’s Best Coffee Unveils New Christmas Inspired Drinks Along With Renewed Partnership with World Vision Plus THE SBC DREAM JOURNAL

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Seattle’s Best Coffee Philippines kicked off 2012 holiday by unveiling its four seasonal coffees available for a limited time at its locations nationwide. The four new blends are Coffee Hazelnut, Cookies and Mint, Espresso Jelly and Caramel Apple.  Each is a unique blends of rich flavors embodying the holiday spirit.

 

I was able to try the new, fruity offering for the season which is Caramel Apple. It is  a blend of Espresso combined with apple syrup and white chocolate sauce, then garnished with caramel sauce, cinnamon powder and whipped cream.  It’s a seasonal indulgence worth savoring repeatedly all throughout the holidays!

The launch was called Hippie Holidays. There was a number of Hippie-inspired activities including a hippify-me booth where Ning and I picked our pretty flowery headbands to get into the spirit, giant bubble making…..

…live outdoor silk screening,live graffiti art from Deejae Paeste and Vernon Perez and live music from the soulful, Sino Si Kat. Marc Nelson hosted the event.

The launch also served to renew a new long-term partnership between the premium lifestyle coffee retailer and prominent children’s foundation, World Vision.

World Vision Ambassador Sam Concepcion with World Vision Children

The SBC Dream Journal

The SBC Dream Journal 2013 is a fantastic way to start the year right. Creatively conceptualized, it is packed with features to gratify the meticulous planner. There also are numerous treats in every journal: each comes with Seattle’s Best giveaways for more value for money.

The journal comes in five attractive colors to suit everyone’s tastes – red, blue, yellow, purple and brown – and has monthly calendars and generous writing pages.  Seattle’s Best is also making available a free engraving service for guests to customize their journals.

Seattle’s Best guests need only collect 18 stickers on their SBC Dream Card during the promotional period to get this beautiful planner for free.

What’s more, they get to enjoy 18 of Seattle’s Best’s freshly brewed premium coffee drinks along the way, and help send children to school, too. A portion of the proceeds generated from the total sales of each completed SBC Dream Card will be donated to global charity partner organization, World Vision to benefit its children’s educational programs.

One sticker will be given for every SBC drink bought (excluding bottled drinks). Guests need to purchase 10 regular SBC drinks and eight (8) holiday drinks to qualify for the journal. The SBC Dream Card will be available from October 23, 2012 to January 31, 2013 at all Seattle’s Best branches.

The Starbucks® 2013 Planner And Christmas Beverages

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Yay! The 1oth Edition of the Philippine Starbucks Planner will be available starting today!

This year’s theme is “Moments of Connection” and will be 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 Limited Edition Starbucks Philippines 2013 Planner will be available in three leather covers which is white, green and black and comes with a magnetic bookmark in the shape of the hot cup. How cute is that?

It 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.

How to avail of the Limited Edition Starbucks Philippines 2013 Planner?

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: 9 Christmas beverage plus 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.

The Christmas Beverages

Christmas Season won’t be complete without the red cup and these three delightful seasonal favorites, so Starbucks decided to bring them back.

DARK CHERRY MOCHA
This irresistible beverage stars luxurious bittersweet chocolate infused with the flavor of sweet dried dark cherries alongside espresso and steamed milk. Finished with whipped cream and classic mocha drizzle, this delectable warm beverage will satisfy your chocolate craving this Christmas season.
(Tall – ₱155, Grande- ₱165, Venti – ₱180 )

TOFFEE NUT LATTE
A flavorful holiday beverage, 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.
(Tall – ₱155, Grande- ₱165, Venti – ₱180 )

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.
(Tall – ₱155, Grande- ₱165, Venti – ₱180 )

These drinks are also available in Iced and in Frappuccino. My favorite is the Toffee Nut Latte, of course!

Figaro Dinner

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Figaro had been, kind of, our go to place these past few weeks when there’s no dinner at home and sis and I wants to go to a place that doesn’t have anything at all to do with fried chicken. The kids enjoyed the ride going there so they didn’t mind…plus there’s always cake.

And because of this, I started having a few favorites in this coffee shop that I didn’t go to before….

This is the one I’m talking about. No doubt this Pasta A la Carlo{₱199} is one of the best sellers. It’s the perfect balance of spicy, tangy, salty and sweet! Add a lot of grated parmesan and it’s irressistible…

We’ll always be in the mood for Red Velvet Cake, so a slice before dinner only whetted our appetites. Another that has become my favorite at Figaro is the Calamansi Shake.

Sis had the Breakfast Sampler of tapa, bangus, longganisa and rice which the kids loved. We had to make an additional order for a full plate of this Longganisa.

The kids loved the longganisa because it’s a bit sweet. I could give each of them a Shure mic and won’t stop raving about it.

Hmmmnn… I actually forgot the name of this mini-loaf. It’s sort of a like a mellowed down fruit cake that is also dense and moist.

I’m afraid I haven’t seen the last of this Figaro branch… I just don’t like parking in this place very much….

Take Home Yummies from The ECHOstore in Eton Centris

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Lunch time friday found me laughing hard with mommy blogger friends and the friendly C-Lium Fiber people over at La Asya in Eton Centris. It was the day after Valentine’s Day and everybody was engrossed in the topic about “the aftermath“, Victoria Court’s groupon deal, the husbands and Christian Grey’s Red Room of Pain.

I still can’t help but smile at the thought of how the conversation went…Ms. Diane gave each of us a pack of this Coconut Oatmeal Cookies and when I took a closer looked it says on the package that it came from the echomarket. I remember seeing the Echostore right before entering the restaurant and I got curious, so I made a mental note to drop by after lunch.

ECHOstore was more like a café-slash-store. They have tables where you can sit while you dine and they sell different kinds of things. They sell bread, fresh produce, coffee beans, ice cream,home decor, gifts, fashion accessories, health and wellness, body, beauty and nutritional products, food and beverage, products that help the environment, books, music and so much more.

I just had the cookies this morning and it sort of complimented my coffee. It’s crunchy and the coconut is evident in the taste. It gives out a sort of caramelized coconut flavor which tasted more like bucayo and it was good. Knowing and seeing that it has oatmeal makes me feel like I’m having my morning oatmeal… only in a heart-shaped cookie form.

Doing a little research while having the cookie and coffee breakfast, I found out that all the products  that the ECHOstore sells are environment friendly, sustain marginalized, indigenous and creative communities, support poverty alleviation programs, are created with fair labor practices, are animal-friendly,  and express Filipino design excellence.

I cannot leave any store that sells chocolate without one in hand so I bought this ChocoLoco Chocolate Bar in Queso de Bola {flavor} for ₱105. It’s hardcore dark chocolate that is bitter sweet but has an added saltiness due to the queso de bola bits. Chocolate as dark as this one is actually good for you, right?

I also bought this locally-made Sundried Tomatoes {₱95}. I haven’t decided yet if i should put this in this pasta recipe I have in mind or a sandwich recipe I’vejust thought about in the last 24 hours.

I guess we’ll just see which recipe will this turn out.

And I will be back to try what the cafe offers…

ECHO is the acronym for Environment & Community Hope Organization STORE. In one place, you can get everything you need to start you on your way to living a sustainable lifestyle.

Its about conscious and caring consumerism that chooses fair trade and green products to help drive livelihood to the marginalized while helping our planet (ECHOstore Sustainable Lifestyle), eating and drinking healthy (ECHOcafe: Culture, Coffee, Community) supporting locavorism or buying food grown locally (ECHOmarket Sustainable Farms). Then planting and tilling the earth (ECHOfarms) while we nurture wellness through our Body-Mind-Connection (ECHOyoga). And through our ECHOsi Foundation we reach out, volunteer, share our talents to help others.


Starbucks® Summer Beverages and New Food Items for May 2013

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Our summer won’t be complete without our favorite Summer drinks from Starbucks® and their new line of food items. Usually, they to bring out new ones but they know we missed these two FRAPPUCCINO® BLENDED BEVERAGE, so they’re bringing them back!

MOCHA COOKIE CRUMBLE FRAPPUCCINO® BLENDED BEVERAGE (Tall – ₱170, Grande- ₱180, Venti – ₱190)

This delectable treat combines chocolate cookie bits with signature Starbucks® Frappuccino® Roast coffee for an intensely yummy twist on the classic Mocha Frappuccino® Blended Coffee. This recipe is made with rich mocha sauce, vanilla syrup, milk and ice, finished off with whipped cream, chocolate drizzle and a cookie crumble topping.

RED BEAN GREEN TEA FRAPPUCCINO® BLENDED BEVERAGE (Tall – ₱160, Grande- ₱170, Venti – ₱180)

Starbucks Red Bean + Green Tea Frappuccino® is a blended beverage combining 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.

I actually both missed these two drinks and now is my chance to try them.

NEW FOOD ITEMS

BLUEBERRY- LICIOUS CHEESECAKE (slice-₱130, whole-₱1450)

A silken smooth, yet light cheesecake swirled with blueberries bursting with flavors. Finished with sweet-tangy blueberry compote. A perfect summer treat!

BROCCOLI AND MUSHROOM QUICHE   (₱95)

A great way for everyone to get their veggies. Flavorful and healthy packed with protein from eggs, Vitamin B and Niacin from mushrooms and Vitamin C from broccoli. A savory and satisfying meal with your favorite drink.

GERMAN PRETZEL (₱40)

A soft, chewy and a little bit salty pretzel rolled in roasted sesame seeds. It can be eaten on its own but it is best paired with our sour cream dip. Perfect as a snack or side dish.

GRANDMA’S CLASSIC MEATLOAF ON BRIOCHE BREAD (₱130)

This is the ultimate dinner-to-lunch meal. A slice of juicy classic meatloaf with homemade Pomodoro sauce and sliced mozzarella cheese on soft braided brioche bread. This simple sandwich brings back childhood memories.

ITALIAN CHICKEN WRAP (₱160)

Filled with succulent chicken breast fillet, fresh roasted zucchini, tomatoes, eggplants and zesty rich Italian sauce, finished with freshly grated cheese all wrapped on freshly homemade pita bread.

Tried any of these yet? What’s your new favorite?

Dark Mocha White Chocolate Pudding Frappuccino®, New Starbucks® Food Items & Online Contests to Complete YOUR Coffee Journey this July 2013

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Tuesday night got me all excited when I found out the new drink that Starbucks is launching on July 16th! It’s chewy, silky White Chocolate Pudding on your Frappuccino specifically Dark Mocha White Chocolate Pudding Frappuccino® Blended Beverage (Tall -190, Grande- 200, Venti – ₱210) and Green Tea White Chocolate Pudding Frappuccino® Blended Beverage (Tall – 180, Grande- 190, Venti – 200).

I was able to try both drinks and eventhough I’m a fan of both matcha and dark mocha, I’m leaning towards the Dark Mocha White Chocolate Pudding Frappuccino® more. It is such a treat for chocolate lovers like me as it combines the deep flavor of dark chocolate and velvety smooth white chocolate pudding! It will certainly put me on my elements on a bad day.

Not to worry if you have other favorite Frappuccino® flavors because White Chocolate Pudding will also be available as an add-on to your favorite drink.

And as if I couldn’t get you more excited, the new drinks comes with new food items for you to pair it with.

Let me start with my favorite dessert of all time – cheesecake! This OUTRAGEOUS CHEESECAKE (slice-₱130, whole-₱1450) is not only filled with bits of mangoes, blueberries and strawberries, it is also topped with fruit compote combination of those three fruits and white chocolate snowflakes. With the recent celebration of our Independence Day last June, I kind of think that this looks like the Philippine flag.

I like to think that I now have a new favorite in the buttery and flaky BEEF AND MUSHROOM PIE (₱95) because that’s how I exactly like my my pastry crust to be, aside from crispy. This is filled with tender beef strips, sliced mushrooms, carrots and creamy mashed potatoes – a knock-out combination.

Like chocolate chip cookies? Then I’m sure you’re gonna love these two soft, chewy cookies with chunks of Belgian chocolate and white, fluffy roasted marshmallow cream icing sandwiched in between. This CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE SANDWICH (₱80) is good to share with a friend over coffee.

Too bad I wasn’t able to try  the GREEK CHICKEN WRAP (₱170) because it’s bursting with a lot of flavors coming from the tender chicken breast fillet, roasted fresh zucchini, tomatoes, bell pepper, sliced black olives and sour cream drizzle inside that soft, warm pita bread.

Aside from those four new items, there are also new lunch sandwiches that would make your Starbucks® experience more interesting. Let me start with SPINACH, ARTICHOKE, AND MUSHROOM ON HERBED MULTI-GRAIN BREAD (₱160), their new vegetarian sandwich that won’t make you feel like you’re missing out on meat. This tops my list on the new sandwiches!

BACON AND CHEESE ON HERBED CIABATTA BREAD (₱165) there are crispy strips of bacon…… and six types of cheese (Gruyere, Emmenthal, Provolone, Mozzarella, Feta and Cheddar) in this sandwich!.. Oh, and a creamy pesto sauce to hold them together… definitely the ultimate comfort food.

This sandwich had me at dark ciabatta… as I have a thing for bread. The TUNA AND CHEESE ON DARK CIABATTA BREAD (₱175) is the sandwich for you if you enjoy the classic and hearty healthy tuna dill salad.

I thought it was weird that a savory sandwich is made using marble bread that has chocolate in it. I found out later that this is made with a marbled rye bread and not chocolate making this SALAMI AND CHEESE ON MARBLED RYE BREAD (₱165) truly appealing to the eyes. Just because it says Salami and Cheese makes this a simple sandwich.. it is not as this is filled with savory salami, provolone and cheddar cheese – a perfect combination.

Honestly, I’m not really fond of clubhouse sandwiches because I think it has too much bread and it drowns out the taste of the filling.But THE CLUBHOUSE (₱175) at Starbucks®s has thinly sliced country bread that really makes all those filling— which includes roasted tender moist chicken breast, and pickle relish mixed in mayo mustard dressing, juicy sliced tomato, tasty slices of honey ham, bacon and cheese slices – truly stand out.

Last but not the least is the returning favorite which used top top my list {before the new spinach, artichoke and mushroom sandwich} –ROASTED CHICKEN PESTO AND SHIITAKE MUSHROOM ON FLAT BREAD (₱165). I’m sure you’ve already tried it because the combination of roasted chicken breast, aromatic pesto mayo sauce, Shiitake mushroom , and melted Emmenthal and cheddar cheese can be too hard to resist.

ONLINE CONTEST

Our coffee journey just got more exciting with these digital activities launched this month.

FACEBOOK APP: SNAP OF THE WEEK

From July 16 – August 8, 2013, Starbucks® will give the SNAP OF THE WEEK activity another go to include their newest beverages. Similar to the previous SNAP OF THE WEEK, fans will be asked to upload photos based on a weekly theme via the Facebook application. Chosen photos will be winners of various Starbucks® items and merchandise

INSTAGRAM #STARBUCKSCOFFEEJOURNEY PHOTO CONTEST

Instagram followers will be asked to upload a photo of themselves with the featured beverages anywhere in the Philippines. Chosen photos will be awarded with a Starbucks®s item. This contest is open to Philippine residents only and will run from August 15 – 31, 2013.

BLOG CONTEST

This is open to all professional and amateur bloggers  who would like to create a blog on the featured beverages. Chosen blogger will be featured in the Starbucks® Facebook page and will be given Starbucks prizes he/she can use for his/her own contest. This contest will run from July 16 – 31, 2013 and four (4) winners will be chosen and featured each week. Mechanics and details of this will be posted on the Starbucks® Facebook page.

Collect Stars and Get Stellar Rewards with the STARBUCKS CARD

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I’ve been waiting for this since my barista days…{and guess how long ago was that?}

{sigh}It’s finally here — the Starbucks Card!

Yes, it’s cute but what is the Starbucks Card? Launched last August 7, 2013,  the Starbucks Card is a stored value and loyalty card that offers customers rewards when making purchases  from over 210 Starbucks stores in the country.

Nope, it is not something that you buy. You can get it just by going to any Starbucks Store, asking a barista for it, and activating it with your first load of ₱300. The card can be reloaded with money up to a maximum amount of ₱10,000 – allowing customers to pay for their Starbucks favorites without having their wallet on hand.

There are two designs available, one is two coffee in mugs and the other one is two servings of tea in paper cups. Which one do you like? I got the tea cups but I heard there’ll be more designs coming, so we better stay tuned.

I like the card sleeve that it went in. It says “we see stars in your future“. Stars are the points you’ll get when you buy your favorite hand-crafted drink, whole bean, or Starbucks VIA Brew using the Starbucks Card.

You can use your Stars to redeem:

  •  Any Grande handcrafted beverage for every 12 Beverage Stars.
  • Any 250g of whole bean coffee for every 10 Whole Bean Stars.
  • Any 12-pack Starbucks VIA® Ready Brew for every 10 Starbucks VIA® Stars.

Starbucks Card doesn’t have an expiration date but those that doesn’t have any activity for three (3) years –meaning no load, no purchases– will be rendered invalid. Stars, however, expire every March of the next calendar year.

The moment you get your card, please don’t forget to register it at http://www.starbucks.ph/card. Not only will it be for your protection should you lose your card, you’ll also receive a complimentary Grande handcrafted beverage which is redeemable within 60 days after registration. You’ll also get a FREE slice of cake as a birthday treat provided you purchase a handcrafted beverage on your birthday or up to 60 days after.

I’m sure you’re already excited to get your own Starbucks Card. I have good news for you, I will be giving away five (5) Starbucks Cards with ₱300 load in the coming days! Yaaaaaay! Please stay tuned.

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KRISPY KROISSANT :Krispy Kreme’s Version of the Cronut.

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I’m sure you’ve already heard, if not tried, the latest food hybrid that has taken the country by storm recently — the cronut. Just like what its name suggests, the cronut is the marriage of two delectable pastries: the croissant and the donut.

Honestly, I haven’t jumped into the bandwagon yet because I seldom go out and when I do, the establishments selling cronuts are either too far away, have lines that are too long, or doesn’t have enough because they’re already sold out by mid-afternoon.

Lucky for me, starting this August 15th, Krispy Kreme launched their own version of the cronut, joining their Baked Creations line, in the name of Krispy Kroissant.

And I’m really glad that my first cronut experience came from Krispy Kreme because their version is BAKED instead of fried. As you can see in the photo above, Krsipy Kroissant comes in four (4) variants that is all filled with rich, velvety, pastry cream: Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry and Apple Cinnamon.

Can you guess what’s my favorite amongst the four?

If you’ve guessed Apple Cinnamon, then you are right.

Tangy apple + aromatic cinnamon…. sugar & spice… luscious pastry cream… flaky but soft and chewy dough… Now who could resist that? I swear I could be under a spell the way I ate that big piece of Apple Cinnamon Krispy Kroissant. And it would’ve been nice if  I had vanilla ice cream on the side too!

My second favorite is the Chocolate variant. Don’t let that chocolate ring fool you, it’s bigger than it looks … AND  it’s Belgian chocolate ganache. Nobody says no to chocolate…specially Belgian chocolate.

I like the Strawberry too but not so much and I find the Vanilla too sweet for my liking but who knows, they might be just right up your alley.

These are perfect with cup of coffee and of course, best enjoyed in the company of loved ones. My sister and I actually shared the Chocolate and it’s a good thing because I might have eaten three in one sitting…

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Starbucks Planner 2014 and Coffee Icon Bookmarks!

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Starbucks Planner 2014

Starting November 2,  2013, you can now start collecting stickers for the Limited Edition Starbucks Planner 2014. This is the 11th edition of the Starbucks Planner and is better than ever.

This year’s theme is “Coffee Perfection” and will be highlighted throughout the planner. Coffee perfection begins with the journey of coffee, from the farmer to the buyer, roaster and barista. Each and every bean has a story that is unraveled by many pairs of caring hands before it becomes part of your perfectly handcrafted cup of coffee. Every turn of a page tells the story of how your cup of coffee has journeyed and was crafted perfectly for you.

Starbucks Planner 2014

The Limited Edition Starbucks Planner 2014 is available in four (4) colors:  yellow, brown, magenta and black and it comes with a coffee icon bookmark. Last year, the colors were black, white, and green. There’s no green this year because, well, the colors of the leather covers are inspired by the roast profiles of whole bean coffees at Starbucks – Blonde Roast (yellow), Medium Roast (brown), Dark Roast (magenta) and Starbucks Reserve Coffees (exotic, rare and exquisite coffees) (black).

Starbucks Planner 2014

There are four coffee icon bookmarks: Coffee Bean icon for the yellow, Kape Vinta icon for the magenta, House Blend icon for the brown, and the Starbucks Cup for the black. These coffee icon bookmarks have been pre-assigned, so if you want to collect all four coffee icon bookmarks, then you must also collect all the four planners.

How  to Avail of the Starbucks Planner 2014?

  • From November 2, 2013 to January 8, 2014, you can get a 2014 Starbucks Philippines Planner promo card. You must accumulate a total of eighteen (18) stickers : nine (9) Christmas beverage plus nine (9) core beverages (except bottled drinks) to redeem one (1) Limited Edition Starbucks Philippines 2014 Planner. One (1) sticker is awarded for each Starbucks beverage purchase.
  • Just load ₱5,000 on a new Starbucks Card and you’ll get a Starbucks Planner 2014 instantly! Of course, you can also use that ₱5,000 load in your Starbucks Card to buy your favorite handcrafted drinks to earn more stickers (for another Starbucks Planner 2014) while earning stars (which in turn will also earn you free beverages or whole bean) ! That’s a big bonus! Triple Bonus, to be exact.
  • Buy ₱5,000 worth of Starbucks GCs and you’ll also get a Starbucks Planner 2014 instantly!

To get you started on collecting the stickers, all Starbucks branches will be giving away a promo card with one (1) free sticker for the first 300 customers today!

Starbucks Planner 2014

These are my favorite coffee icon bookmarks! The coffee bean and the Kape Vinta.

Starbucks Planner 2014

What’s Inside the Planner?

  • New additions this year are the roast profile and coffee stamp stickers which customers may use once they experience the whole bean coffees. These stickers represent the coffees and if you will notice, are also embossed on the leather cover of the Starbucks Planner 2014.
  • The planner has fourteen (14) coupons with different Starbucks treats (like 10% off whole beans and buy 1 get one beverage)  that can be shared with family, friends and loved ones. The coupons may be redeemed at any Starbucks store in the Philippines on different specified periods in 2014.
  • The planner has turned digital through the use of QR codes that feature videos that will help customers with their coffee journey.

Starbucks Planner 2014

Look at the magnetic clip on the side!

Starbucks Planner 2014

I already got my Starbucks Planner 2014 in magenta.

What color are you planning to get?

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