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Camping Can Do: Make Coffee Anywhere
A few weeks ago Starbucks sent us a sample of VIA, its new instant coffee. Being a bit of a coffee snob I was kind of grossed out but decided to try it on my upcoming climbing trip anyway.
The best thing VIA has going for it is its size — it's small.
Daily Tech: Starbucks Debuts Two Handy iPhone Apps
- Starbucks now has an iPhone app that will help you view store locations and menus and another one that lets you use your iPhone as a Starbucks card — The Wall Street Journal
- Check out some video game deals and steals for this week — Green Pixels
- Oh wow. Pee-Wee Herman has resurfaced and he now wants you to follow him on Twitter — Mashable
- A company in Tokyo is starting to sell apartments with built-in solar panels — CrunchGear
- Facebook could very well be that high-school reunion you didn't want to attend, but had no choice — Switched
- What what? Microsoft is creating a tablet-like device called the Courier?
Starbucks To-Go Cold Cup Tumbler: Love It or Hate It?
Even before my afternoon stint as a barista, I was an enthusiastic fan of Starbucks. I go there on an almost daily basis, and often bring in my reusable Starbucks "to go" tumbler. When I first bought it, I had the manager at my local store use a Sharpie to scribble shorthand for my regular order on the side (genius!).
VIA Instant Coffee to Arrive in Starbucks Stores Nationwide
If you're a frequent or occasional instant coffee drinker, look out for a new kind of brew coming to a store near you. On Sept. 29, Starbucks will be rolling out its much-discussed instant coffee, VIA, in stores across the US and Canada.
10 Ways to Spend Smarter at Starbucks
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 otherwise.
My Afternoon as a Starbucks Barista
Chaotic as things may appear behind a Starbucks counter, every drink is made custom and to order in a systematic, organized way. I know this because I spent an afternoon as a Starbucks barista. Laurel Village Starbucks store manager Deanna Barbagiovvanni put me to work yesterday behind the espresso machines.
Christian Siriano to Collaborate With Starbucks
Starbucks' free pastry promotion may be over — but the coffee chain's slated to announce even more exciting news.
New York magazine reports that Project Runway winner Christian Siriano has plans to unveil a partnership with Starbucks for the upcoming holiday season.
Because further details about the collaboration have not yet been released — and news organizations have been barred from reporting them until Nov.
Starbucks to Give Away Gratis Pastries Tomorrow
Last month, Starbucks completely overhauled its food menu, to focus on all-natural ingredients, and now, the company wants you to try them for free.
From opening until 10:30 a.m. tomorrow, print or show this flyer on your mobile device at any participating US location, and you'll get a free pastry of your choice with the purchase of a beverage.
Starbucks Renames Several Stores
This year alone, Starbucks has put its name on everything from instant coffee to super-premium ice cream, so it comes as a surprise that the corporate coffee titan is now moving to get rid of its name. The Seattle Times reports that the company is conducting a test to remove its ubiquitous name and mermaid logo from at least three of its Seattle stores and replace it with new names that emphasize the coffeehouses' surrounding neighborhoods. The first test location is slated to reopen next week bearing the new name 15th Avenue Coffee and Tea.
Reality Check: Working at Starbucks, Just For the Health Care
Health insurance has become an invaluable benefit — if an accident were to occur and you didn't have coverage, you could be paying off a mountain of medical debt for years to come. A Reuters article highlights just how important insurance is for Americans when considering employment opportunities, and profiles a mother of three in Texas who has taken a part-time job just for the medical benefits.
That's right, full-time real estate agent Lisa DeWaal spends the first four hours of her days serving coffee at a Starbucks before heading to her office.
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