Yowazzup? Coffee: Coffee Lover's Journey to Coffee Haven

Onward by Starbucks’ CEO Howard Schultz is now available.

On February 26, 2008, customers at 7,100 Starbucks stores in the US were asked to leave. For the next three hours every barista in every Starbucks was retrained in the art of making the perfect espresso. The act was unprecedented, but proof of just how dire things were becoming at a company that could once do no wrong.

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Coffee drinkers are facing another round of price increases as Starbucks, J.M. Smucker, and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters pass along the rising costs of beans.

Starbucks confirmed Wednesday it will raise the prices for bagged coffee sold at its U.S stores by 17 percent, and 6 percent at its Canadian locations, effective July 12.

Its move comes a day after J.M. Smucker raised prices for the fourth time in the past year. Smucker, which sells Folgers, Dunkin Donuts and Millstone, is upping those prices by 11 percent.

Since May 2010, Smucker has jacked up prices 34 percent to try to stay a step ahead of the commodities market. Starbucks is raising prices for a 12-ounce bag of coffee at its U.S. stores to a range of $11.95 to $14.95. It is the first price increase since September 2009. The last time Starbucks raised prices for bagged coffee at its Canadian locations was in October 2007. The Seattle company last year raised prices for some of its drinks to counter rising costs for milk and unroasted beans. Green Mountain said May 3 it’s raising prices by 10 percent.

That comes after an increase last fall of 10 percent to 15 percent on K-Cup portion packs used in the company’s Keurig single-cup coffee brewer.

Over the past 12 months, coffee contract prices for Arabica beans are up 99 percent on the IntercontinentalExchange. That has prompted Maxwell House coffee maker Kraft Foods to raise prices three times since August 2010, an increase amounting to 43 percent.

Via SunHerald.com

What do you get when the world’s hottest star teams up with the world’s most popular coffee store? Gagabucks?

Well, that’s not quite it but from May 23 onwards, Lady Gaga and Starbucks, through Starbucks Digital Network in partnership with Yahoo! will be giving away giving away a limited number of downloads for her new song “The Edge of Glory” to the first little monsters to claim them. Also, you can listen to the Special Edition of Born This Way all day. To get on the Starbucks Digital Network, just get on Starbucks free Wi-Fi at participating stores in the US and go to starbucks.yahoo.com.

Starbucks Frappuccino Happy Hour is now available worldwide over 25 countries. Get the “However-You-Want-It” Frappuccino at half-price during the Frappuccino Happy Hour which is 3:00-5:00pm from May 6-15, 2011 at participating stores.

Get your Frappuccino at half-price today! Available in US & Canada. Offer varies in other countries. Check with your local baristas!

Starbucks Mocha Coconut Frappuccino

Mocha Coconut Frappuccino is a new drink introduced recently. It is made of rich mocha sauce and coconut-flavored syrup blended with coffee, fresh milk, and ice. Topped with sweetened whipped cream, mocha drizzle and toasted coconut flakes.

Get it at your nearest Starbucks store today. Available only in the US.

From 26 April to 6 May 2011, you can enjoy the newly introduced Starbucks "However-You-Want-It" Frappuccino at half price during the happy hours, 5-7pm (weekdays only)!

Starbucks "However-You-Want-It" Frappuccino® Blended Beverage for Half-Price

So, what are you waiting for?

Note: The promo is only available in Malaysia or countries which it may apply.

Starbucks Malaysia has recently introduced the new “However-You-Want-It” Frappuccino® Blended Beverage.

Starbucks "However-You-Want-It" Frappuccino® Blended Beverage

Choose your own ingredients to make your favorite drink. Dial up the intensity with an Extra Coffee Caramel Frappuccino® or make it with soy milk like in the Soy Strawberries & Crème Frappuccino®. Create yours at frappuccino.com.

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Starbucks Iced Cocoa Cappuccino is the latest drink from Starbucks. It is rich in flavor, combining both fresh espresso and bittersweet mocha sauce with the right amount of steamed milk and foam, and topped with a signature mocha drizzle.

Starbucks Iced Cocoa Cappuccino

Starbucks Cocoa Cappuccino is one of the new global products launched on March 8, the others are Starbucks Petites.

Starbucks Iced Cocoa Cappuccino with the new Siren logo

With the global launch initiative, Starbucks is also changing to its new Siren logo globally.

Also available in hot version.

Available at most Starbucks stores near you.

Starbucks Petites is a new global food consists of delicious small sweets that are low in calories and perfectly sized for an afternoon treat. They include Cake Pops (available in Birthday Cake, Rocky Road and Tiramisu flavors – only Birthday Cake and Rock & Roll – altered version of Rocky Road are available in Malaysia), Red Velvet Whoopie Pies (not available in Malaysia), Mini Cupcakes (Carrot Cake and Peanut Butter) and Sweet Squares (Lemon and Salty Caramel) (not available in Malaysia).

Starbucks Cake Pops

Starbucks Rock n’ Roll Cake Pops

Rock n’ Roll Cake Pops is the altered version of US Rocky Road Cake Pops and it is chocolate cake and icing dipped in a dark chocolaty coating and roasted almonds minus the mini marshmallows.

Inside Starbucks Rock n’ Roll Cake Pops

Starbucks Cupcakes

As Starbucks claimed that all of the Starbucks Petites are less than 200 calories, well, enjoy then!

The Cake Pops retail at MYR 6.00 each while the Mini Cupcakes retail at MYR 4.80 each in Starbucks Malaysia.

Starbucks is turning 40 this month! Come celebrate Starbucks’ 40th anniversary this Thursday, Friday and Saturday 2-5pm. Buy a drink and get a FREE Petite.