Starbucks Verquonica Skit – Did SNL Go Too Far?

I get it – the skit was about less than optimum service and cleanliness at some Starbucks locations. But what’s drawing criticism is the racist undertones of the voices and mannerisms used within the skit.

Take a listen, see if … Read More

Pay For Your Starbucks Using Square

The mobile payment age is definitely upon us.

Starbucks and Square have entered into an agreement whereas consumers can pay for their favorite caffeinated beverage using their mobile device and the innovative Square application.

Howard and I signing the deal … Read More

Starbucks Introduces K-Cups (FINALLY!!)

Ah yes – a dream of mine has finally become a reality.

I’ve been an owner of a Keurig coffee system for years now – The concept is ingenious and the form and function of the device I have is … Read More

Make Mine Extra Dirty. The Starbucks Secret Menu

There are three things I love: my Macbook Pro, Starbucks, and fries.  Yes, food tops two out of the three items I love in life.  An ideal afternoon will be to sit in front of my Macbook Pro while sipping … Read More

Starbucks Iced Coffee Blend – Good Stuff

I made my regular, recurring visit to Starbucks yesterday to pick up my pound of ground coffee (went with the Kenya bold blend this time). While I was there the barista told me about the newly released Iced Coffee Blend … Read More

Happy Hour at Starbucks

In an attempt to reinvigorate its image, and provide something new and exciting to patrons – Starbucks is testing not just serving coffee and sandwiches, but also beer and wine.

The folks at USA Today have gone to one such … Read More

Starbucks To Maintain Pricing

Coffee addicts (like me) rejoice ! Starbucks has decided not to raise their prices.

Starbucks said Tuesday it will absorb additional commodity costs due to high coffee prices, and it has no plans to raise prices at its stores as top U.S. … Read More

Starbucks Talks About the BetaCup

In an effort to find a way to help eliminate paper cup consumption and, literally, reinvent the way we drink coffee. The BetaCup Competition was established.

Watch live streaming video from thebetacup at livestream.com … Read More

Starbucks Frappuccino

I spend so much time at Starbucks, and occasionally write sponsored blog posts for them as an affiliate, I thought I’d post a genuinely good video from them.

It’s their new Frappuccino blended beverage commercial. Enjoy.

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Free Starbucks on Tax Day

It’s not directly related to your dealings with the IRS, but regardless – the fine folks at Starbucks are giving FREE coffee tomorrow (April 15th).

It’s in conjunction with their Big Picture, green initiative which started in New York. On … Read More

Get The Starbucks Barista Badge For Foursquare

Starting today you we users of Foursquare and addicts of Starbucks can share our love of each other with the new Barista badge in Foursquare.

“It’s where the intersection between digital and physical starts to get interesting,” said Chris Bruzzo, … Read More

Starbucks New Frappuccino Drink

I drink Starbucks – everyday. That is what I do.

On my way to work, I stop by the corner Starbucks which is exactly 1.8 miles from my office (yes, I know…) and order my Grande Latte with a breakfast … Read More

Starbucks: 31oz Trenta Coming

Tall, Grande, Venti, those are so last year ! Meet the Trenta, 31 ounces of Starbucks coffee goodness.

Now, initial product tests show that this is geared towards the iced drinks, with the iced coffee priced at $3.30 and the … Read More

Facebook Wants Verification…I Like That

Not sure if any of you have seen this before or if this is a new feature.

I’m working at a remote location this morning (a new Starbucks in the neighborhood to be exact…)

As I log into the AT&T … Read More

Official Starbucks iPhone App Released

Image via Wikipedia

Forget all the copycats and knock-offs.

Starbucks has finally launched the official application for the iPhone and iPod Touch

The myStarbucks app will help you find a store near you that’s open. Find the store with a … Read More

Instant coffee at Starbucks

Starbucks is planning to revolutionize the world again. Come next week they will launch their instant coffee selections.

The company plans to unveil its Via soluble coffee product on Tuesday and said it would soon send samples to stores.

The … Read More