Earlier this week, we discovered that, in addition to launching a new anniversary brew to mark its 40th year in business, Starbucks was also rolling out a brand-new food line of eight tempting baked goods and treats under 200 calories. This morning, I headed to Starbucks for my daily coffee fix but wound up leaving with all eight of the treats in tow. (If you feel tempted as well, hold out until Read more

Instant coffee often receives a bad rep, but 37 percent of you seem to like it just fine. Although the instant version is basically regular ground coffee that has been freeze-dried, there are a lot of people that feel that the taste is not up to par. I've been using a number of ingredients to make my Starbucks VIA instant coffee taste like it's store-bought. Not only is it saving me bucks, but it Read more

Caffeine gets a lot of parents through the day. Some moms and dads only begin to function once they've had their liquid fix. But with the costs of raising a family, many couples have kicked off 2011 with a resolution to budget better. It's hard to give up anything — especially part of your daily routine — cold turkey so I tapped a former barista to give me the inside scoop for saving money Read more

I recently returned from Seattle, where I'd attended Starbucks Coffee College, with a whole new appreciation for coffee. Not only did I learn how to taste coffee, but I was also educated on the world's coffee production, from growing and harvesting to roasting and brewing. I thought I'd share my newfound knowledge of the entire coffee journey with you. To see the story of a coffee bean, read Read more

I began my Starbucks Coffee College journey with a nostalgic visit to the original Starbucks, where the company first got its start. So it was only fitting that after numerous cupping sessions, a tour of the coffee roasting plant, and a few words from Howard Schultz himself, I toured Roy Street Coffee & Tea, one of the brand's very latest concepts. The café — one of three stores that have Read more

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You don't have to eliminate your favorite things when spending less is your goal; you just need to spend smarter. Starbucks knows how much you're seeking value these days, and invited me to discover the ultimate insider's tips on how to enjoy your Starbucks experience for less. Deanna, the store manager of a local Starbucks, taught me several awesome tricks I never would have known about Read more