New Iced Apple Crisp Oat Shaken Espresso and Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte join the menu alongside returning fall favourites&nbsp;

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The return of Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL) marks the unofficial start of fall for many customers. Since its introduction in 2003, and over the last 20 years, the iconic beverage has had an influence on the coffee industry, pop culture, and everything in between. 

Starting Thursday, August 24, the Starbucks fall menu will return, and customers can <a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en-ca/stories/2023/psl-turns-20-the-story-behind-starbucks-pumpkin-spice-latte/(opens in a new tab)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">celebrate the 20th anniversary</a> with their first sip of PSL. The fall menu also features two new seasonal beverages, Iced Apple Crisp Oat Shaken Espresso and Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte, and returning customer favourites including Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, Apple Crisp Oat Macchiato, Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin, Pumpkin &amp; Pepita Loaf and Fox Sugar Cookie. The fall food and beverages are available for a limited time, while supplies last.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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The <a href="https://www.starbucks.ca/menu/product/418/hot?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fhot-coffees%2Flattes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pumpkin Spice Latte</a> is Starbucks most popular seasonal beverage and is enjoyed by customers around the world. The handcrafted beverage combines Starbucks Signature Espresso and steamed milk with the celebrated flavour combination of real pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg and clove. Topped with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spices, the PSL is available hot, iced or blended.&nbsp;

New this year is the <a href="https://starbucks.ca/menu/product/2123797/iced" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte</a>, a beverage that was inspired by a popular customer and barista customization. This creamy chai tea latte pairs a rich blend of spiced chai notes with pumpkin cream cold foam and a dusting of pumpkin spice.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“We’re excited to celebrate the creativity of our baristas and customers by offering the Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte on the official fall menu. The warm spice flavours of chai and pumpkin seamlessly blend together, creating a creamy and comforting iced beverage,” said Starbucks beverage developer Billy Altieri.&nbsp;

The fan-favourite <a href="https://www.starbucks.ca/menu/product/2123113/iced?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fcold-coffees%2Fcold-brews" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew</a> also returns to the menu for a fifth year, crafted with Starbucks® Cold Brew sweetened with vanilla syrup, topped with pumpkin cream cold foam and a dusting of pumpkin spice.&nbsp;

Falling for apple crisp&nbsp;

Joining the fall lineup this year is the new<a href="https://starbucks.ca/menu/product/2123796/iced"> Iced Apple Crisp Oat Shaken Espresso</a>, which combines Starbucks® Blonde Espresso with notes of apple, cinnamon and brown sugar, shaken together and topped with oat&nbsp; beverage for a smooth and balanced sip that is full of fall flavor.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“The warm, gooey taste of apple crisp paired with a cup of coffee meld perfectly to unveil a cozy beverage customers have come to know and love at Starbucks each fall. The new Iced Apple Crisp Oat Shaken Espresso features creamy oat that perfectly complements the light roast flavours of Starbucks Blonde Espresso,” said Starbucks beverage developer Billy Altieri.&nbsp;

Customers can also enjoy the returning<a href="https://www.starbucks.ca/menu/product/2123563/hot" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Apple Crisp Oat Macchiato</a>, featuring layered flavours of apple, cinnamon, and brown sugar combined with a spiced apple drizzle to create a delicious, fall flavoured espresso beverage available hot, iced and blended.&nbsp;

Fall feels in the bakery case&nbsp;

Returning seasonal bakery items include the <a href="https://www.starbucks.ca/menu/product/873068622/single?parent=%2Ffood%2Fbakery%2Fmuffins-and-breads" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin</a>, <a href="https://www.starbucks.ca/menu/product/1255/single" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pumpkin &amp; Pepita Loaf</a> and everyone’s favourite whimsical, woodland critter, the <a href="https://www.starbucks.ca/menu/product/2122404/single" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fox Sugar Cookie.</a>&nbsp;

Starbucks Guatemala Casi Cielo® and Starbucks® Thanksgiving Blend return&nbsp;

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Guatemala Casi Cielo® is a whole bean coffee that has been enjoyed nearly as long as the PSL, returning every year since 2004. Guatemala Casi Cielo® represents the finest expression from one of Starbucks most beloved coffee origins, sourced exclusively from Guatemala’s high-altitude, volcanic Antigua region. Harvested just once a year from coffee cherries picked at peak ripeness, this single-origin coffee – with elegant floral aromatics and notes of citrus and dark cocoa – is bright, smooth, irresistibly balanced, and not to be missed.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Starbucks® Thanksgiving Blend is our expression of gratitude to the world’s most distinctive coffee regions. Beans from Sumatra, Sidama in Ethiopia, and the Antigua region of Guatemala are expertly blended and richly roasted to create a cup that’s delicately sweet—and worthy of the finest feast. Elegantly flavourful and aromatic with notes of candied pecan, sage and dried fig, it celebrates the true spirit of the season.&nbsp;

Customers can also fall in love with a variety of seasonally-inspired drinkware – from tumblers to cold cups, mugs and more. New fall merchandise, such as the Purple Wave Cold Cup, Shell Shimmer Cold Cup and Yellow Soft Touch Tumbler are beginning to roll out at participating Starbucks stores in Canada on Thursday, August 24 for a limited time, while supplies last. Don’t forget, Starbucks® Rewards members who bring a clean, personal reusable cup into participating cafés will get 10 cents off their beverage.&nbsp;

A sip of fall at home&nbsp;

The flavours of fall are also available down the grocery aisle including the returning <a href="https://www.starbucksathome.com/ca/en-ca/products/starbucks-pumpkin-spice-latte" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Starbucks®&nbsp; Pumpkin Spice Coffee Enhancer</a> Starbucks® Pumpkin Spice Flavoured Coffee in K-Cup® pods and <a href="https://athome.starbucks.com/products/maple-pecan-naturally-flavored-coffee-ground" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Maple Pecan Flavoured Ground Coffee.</a> Customers can also enjoy the new Starbucks® Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino Coffee Drink, beginning this September.&nbsp;

To learn more about Starbucks fall food and beverage menu items, visit <a href="https://www.starbucks.ca/menu/featured" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">starbucks.ca/menu/featured</a>.&nbsp;

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Starting Thursday, August 24, the Starbucks fall menu will return, and customers can celebrate the 20th anniversary with their first sip of PSL.

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It’s Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte season, with <a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en-ca/stories/2023/starbucks-pumpkin-spice-latte-returns-for-its-20th-year-on-august-24" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">fall drinks and food arriving in stores Aug. 24</a>. But it wasn’t always this way. Here’s the story of how a beverage became a phenomenon.&nbsp;&nbsp;

It’s hard to imagine the arrival of autumn without the cozy comfort of a Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte. But 20 years ago, pumpkin spice and fall hadn’t found each other yet. <a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en-ca/stories/2022/starbucks-peppermint-mocha-a-love-story/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Peppermint Mocha</a> was Starbucks first blockbuster seasonal beverage the winter before and the company hoped to create another hit for the autumn season. Peter Dukes, who led the Starbucks beverage development team at the time, remembers working with the team to create the company’s first fall beverage.&nbsp;

“We started with a huge brainstorm list and filled the wall with ideas,” Dukes said. “We probably had at least a hundred ideas up on the wall. And once we got those ideas, we started to whittle away at them and came down to a list of about 20 different flavours including chocolate and caramel – the most popular flavours to pair with coffee – and there was orange and cinnamon ... and there was pumpkin there as well.”&nbsp;

When they asked potential customers what flavors they were likely to purchase in a written survey, it was the chocolate and caramel beverages that reliably performed best. But there was something special about pumpkin. It scored high on “uniqueness.” Dukes and the team decided to explore it a bit further and keep it on their short list.&nbsp;

On an early spring day in 2003, the team gathered in the “Liquid Lab,” a secure research and development space on the 7th floor of Starbucks headquarters in Seattle. Members of the team brought in kitschy fall decorations and pumpkin pies and began to explore ideas. They would sample a forkful of pumpkin pie followed by a sip of hot espresso – teasing out which flavours from the pie best complemented the coffee.&nbsp;&nbsp;

For the next three months, the team refined the recipe, handcrafted with espresso, pumpkin spice sauce, and steamed milk – topped off with whipped cream and a dash of pumpkin pie topping. In a taste test alongside the chocolate and caramel beverages, pumpkin was the clear winner. Next, they just needed a name.&nbsp;

“There was a desire to choose a really unique name, such as the fall harvest latte,” said Dukes. “We ultimately ended up landing on Pumpkin Spice Latte because the spices play a really important role in bringing out the flavors of pumpkin, while also highlighting the espresso in the cup.”&nbsp;

In the fall of 2003, Starbucks first brought the beverage as a test to about 100 stores in Washington, D.C. and Vancouver, B.C.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“Within the first week of the market test, we knew we had a winner,” Dukes said. “I remember calling store managers on the phone to see how the new beverage was doing, and we could hear the excitement in their voices.”&nbsp;

The next fall, Pumpkin Spice Latte (nicknamed PSL) rolled out across the company’s U.S. and Canada stores, although the company still considered switching it up over the next few years for something new. That is, until Facebook and Twitter arrived in 2006, and customers began sharing their love for PSL on social media with their family and friends.&nbsp;

“We launched PSL very well, but then there were discussions about discontinuing it,” Dukes said. “There was this idea back then of, ‘Hey, we want keep things new, keep things fresh.’ And fortunately, we kept bringing it back. With the arrival of social media, it just took off on a whole new level.”&nbsp;

Millions of PSLs and thousands of “P-S-Lfies” later, the beverage had officially entered the cultural zeitgeist. By the 2010s, everything from pumpkin spice-scented candles to pumpkin-spice ham were in the marketplace. The media took notice of the growing pumpkin spice phenomenon, from morning talk show hosts to late-night comedians. Even a temporary shortage of ingredients in 2012 caused news outlets to breathlessly declare a “Pumpkin Emergency.” Meanwhile, the beverage developed a bit of a personality, with its own Twitter (now known as X) handle and Instagram profile starting in 2014, and a social following that would grow into the thousands.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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These days, in the era of TikTok and Instagram Reels, customers share their excitement about fall and their first PSL sips of the season with video reviews and tributes. It’s not just Pumpkin Spice Latte, it’s also <a href="https://www.starbucks.ca/menu/product/2123113/iced?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fcold-coffees%2Fcold-brews" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew</a> and the new Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte, plus a variety of <a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en-ca/stories/2021/new-starbucks-pumpkin-spice-coffee-enhancer-coming-to-canadian-grocery-stores/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">at-home and ready-to-drink coffees in grocery stores</a>. It’s not even just fall. It’s reached markets all around the world – even in the southern hemisphere, where it’s springtime.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Now 20 years later, Dukes still works for Starbucks, although he now develops new concepts for Starbucks stores instead of espresso drinks. But his face still smiles from a mural painted for PSL’s 10th anniversary in Burlington, Washington. And when people learn he’s the creator of PSL, they may ask for a selfie.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

“Nobody knew at the beginning what it would grow to be,” Dukes said. "20 years later, it’s taken on a life of its own.”&nbsp;

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This year marks an unprecedented wildfire season across Canada. Communities and partners (employees) from coast-to-coast-to-coast have been uniquely impacted by the worst wildfire season on record. In the last few days alone, we’ve seen emergency evacuations ordered for the people of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories and Kelowna, British Columbia as wildfires impact local communities.

Our thoughts are with the people of Yellowknife, Kelowna, and the many other communities across Canada navigating the devastating effects of wildfires this past year. In response to the ongoing impact of these natural disasters, Starbucks Canada and The Starbucks Foundation are working directly with the Canadian Red Cross to provide grants and support to those in need. This year, The Starbucks Foundation provided a total of $100,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to support disaster recovery for efforts such as these.

In addition to this contribution, effective August 21, customers will be able to make donations to the Canadian Red Cross at the register in Starbucks stores in Canada. The donations will be used by the Canadian Red Cross to assist in wildfire relief efforts nationwide. Starbucks Canada remains committed to supporting our partners and the communities we serve.

Customers may also make a donation directly to the Canadian Red Cross using this <a href="https://secure.redcross.ca/registrant/donate.aspx?eventid=384865&amp;langpref=en-CA">link</a>.

Available at participating stores. Starbucks Coffee Company will give the Canadian Red Cross 100% of all donations collected at participating Starbucks stores in Canada during the Program period. The Canadian Red Cross will not receive your contact information. Starbucks cannot provide a receipt for your donation at the register. Should you require a donation receipt from the Canadian Red Cross, please call 1-800-418-1111 to donate by phone, or give online at redcross.ca. The Canadian Red Cross name, emblem and copyrighted materials are being used with its permission, which in no way constitutes an endorsement, express or implied, of any product, service, company, opinion, or political position. The Canadian Red Cross logo is a registered trademark owned by The Canadian National Red Cross. For more information about the Canadian Red Cross, please visit redcross.ca.

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At Starbucks, our Partner promise is to bridge to a better future. We are proud to offer meaningful benefits for hourly employees across the country, and we are constantly expanding benefits and supports– directly inspired by collaboration with our partners. &nbsp;

The latest example of direct partner feedback in action is the launch of the NEW Partner Choice Benefit. In addition to providing industry-leading financial, mental, physical and lifestyle benefits to partners who work a minimum of only 20 hours per week, benefits-enrolled partners in Canada can now select either a Health Spending Account (HSA) or Personal Wellness Account (PWA), each which comes with an annual set amount of funds that can be put toward a variety of out-of-pocket expenses. &nbsp;Some partners may find an HSA more appealing, which can cover out-of-pocket medical and dental expenses not covered under Extended Health and Dental Care plans, while some partners may opt for the PWA, which can be put toward wellness and lifestyle expenses (like groceries, gym memberships, music subscriptions and more) not covered by other benefits.

“Starbucks is proud of our 50-year history and tradition of listening, learning, and investing our success back into our partners,” says Lori Digulla, president and general manager, Starbucks Canada. ” Our partners have and always will hold the power to inform, inspire, and influence the future of Starbucks.

We understand that no two partners are the same. This is why we strive to offer customizable options to support their personal wellness – however they choose to define it.”

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Helping partners bridge to a better future also means supporting partners in their growth and aspirations – at Starbucks and beyond. To do this, we offer a competitive and industry-leading Total Rewards and benefit offering that supports our partners’ mental, physical, lifestyle, and financial wellbeing. These four pillars reflect our holistic approach to health, safety, and wellness, the flexible and meaningful support we provide throughout our partners’ journeys at Starbucks Canada. Here are some of the benefits that eligible* partners can access: &nbsp;

We are committed to reducing stigma, creating safe environments, and providing meaningful tools to ensure partners feel seen, heard, and supported. These benefits include:

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We believe investing in partner health means designing and providing benefits that are meaningful, relevant, and accessible to partners and their families. These benefits include:

We want our partners to thrive at work and at home. This starts with supporting their growth and aspirations at work, and in their day-to-day lives. These benefits include:

We call ourselves partners because we believe that success is best when it is shared. That means investing in our partners’ financial well-being, so they can thrive as partners and as individuals. These benefits include:

For more information, please visit <a href="https://www.starbucksbenefits.com/en/home-ca-en/">https://www.starbucksbenefits.com/en/home-ca-en/</a>

*LEGAL DISLCAIMER: For any store already covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) at the announcement of this change on July 24, 2023, the CBA will dictate the terms and conditions of employment for those represented partners. If at the announcement of this change a store was certified with a union but not yet covered by a CBA, or if a store had an application for certification pending, then the change will not be implemented in such stores due to the statutory freeze period; this will apply until there is a CBA in place, after which time the CBA will dictate the terms and conditions of employment for the represented partners. Connect with your DM if you have questions, or visit <a href="https://one.starbuckscanada.ca/">https://one.starbuckscanada.ca/</a>.

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The Choice is Yours: Starbucks Canada introduces new Partner Choice benefit for greater flexibility and personalization

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Starbucks Canada has reached a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the United Steelworkers for the Millrise Centre Drive-Thru Starbucks in Alberta, which is the result of respectful and constructive conversations at the bargaining table.

While Starbucks believes that a direct relationship as partners is core to the culture and experiences we create in our stores, Starbucks has always been committed to bargaining in good faith. We agree that partners (employees) at each of our union-represented stores deserve to see progress towards first contracts tailored to their unique and personal needs. That’s why Starbucks is committed to progress negotiations towards a first contract where union representatives have approached contract bargaining with professionalism and have allowed both parties to discuss proposals.&nbsp;

Our focus is to create the best possible experience for our partners, customers, and communities. To&nbsp;that&nbsp;end, wherever&nbsp;we&nbsp;can quickly and broadly improve partner benefits and perks,&nbsp;our&nbsp;history demonstrates&nbsp;we&nbsp;have. As a result, a majority of&nbsp;our&nbsp;partners have chosen to maintain a&nbsp;direct&nbsp;employment&nbsp;relationship&nbsp;with Starbucks.&nbsp;We&nbsp;recognize&nbsp;that&nbsp;a subset of partners feel differently — and&nbsp;we&nbsp;respect their right to organize and bargain collectively.

For more information please visit <a href="https://one.starbuckscanada.ca">https://one.starbuckscanada.ca</a>&nbsp;

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Starting July 19, Starbucks Rewards members can stay cool with a new, summertime beverage deal, Cheers to Chill, and receive 25% off one cold beverage every Wednesday after 12 p.m. until August 9.

Whether ordering a cold coffee favourite <ins><a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2023/starbucks-welcomes-summer-with-new-frappuccino-and-cold-brew-coffee/"></a></ins>or one of the new<a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en-ca/stories/2023/starbucks-new-frozen-lemonade-drinks-are-ahhh-inspiring/"> Frozen Lemonade Starbucks Refreshers® beverages</a>, Starbucks Rewards members can cool off and sip up by using the Cheers to Chill coupon – available exclusively through the Starbucks app.

This offer* is valid for Starbucks Rewards members paying with a preloaded Starbucks Card linked to their Starbucks Rewards account or members paying with cash, debit/credit cards, and/or select mobile wallets when the app is scanned in stores.

Not a Starbucks Rewards member? Joining is simple, customers&nbsp;just&nbsp;need their&nbsp;name, e-mail address and a password to&nbsp;create an account&nbsp;for Starbucks Rewards. Go to <a href="http://www.starbucks.ca/rewards">www.starbucks.ca/rewards</a>, <a href="https://app.starbucks.ca">app.starbucks.c</a>a, or to the Starbucks app and follow the prompts to create an account.

* Customers must be signed up for Starbucks Rewards by Tuesday 12 p.m. to be eligible for the coupon to be available in their app the following day

Offer valid 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, and 8/9 after 12 p.m. at participating stores. Excludes bottled or canned drinks and alcohol. Limit one per person. Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. Offer not available through Starbucks® Delivers on Uber Eats or DoorDash.

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Starbucks and Canada go a long way back.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The company opened its first store outside of the U.S. at the Seabus Skytrain Station in Vancouver, B.C. in 1987. This humble café, <a href="https://www.starbucks.ca/store-locator/store/1048/ca/seabus/601-west-cordova-vancouver-bc-v6b-1g1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">which continues to serve customers today,</a> set the stage for Starbucks <a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en-ca/stories/2023/the-first-international-store/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">international growth</a>.&nbsp;

Today, Starbucks is the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in Canada, with more than 1,400 stores and nearly 26,000 partners (employees) who proudly wear the green apron.&nbsp;

Canadians even have a coffee named just for them - by them. In 2012, Canadians got their first taste of Starbucks® Blonde Roast coffee, which saw significant response from customers who embrace a milder, easier drinking blend.&nbsp; Nearly a year later in 2013,&nbsp; to celebrate the resounding success of Starbucks® Blonde Roast in Canada, Starbucks Canada invited coffee lovers across the country to submit new and uniquely Canadian names for its Starbucks Blonde® Veranda Blend®.&nbsp; This marked the first time globally that the company launched a major re-naming and packaging re-design for one of its coffee blends based on consumer submissions and popular vote. After more than 60,000 contest submissions and nearly 25,000 votes, Canadians crowned the blend <a href="https://www.starbucks.ca/menu/product/873068615/whole-bean" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Starbucks True North Blend™</a>.&nbsp;

An approachable, easy-drinking coffee and perfectly suited for Canadian palates, this blend was inspired by the lightly roasted coffees customers enjoyed together over the years – mellow but flavourful with notes of toasted nuts and milk chocolate, and specially crafted to complement milk and flavours.&nbsp; Both customers and partners continue to embrace Starbucks® lighter roast coffee with the launch of <a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en-ca/stories/2023/meet-the-partners-behind-the-new-starbucks-green-apron-blend-coffee/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Starbucks Green Apron Blend</a> earlier this year – a coffee for partners by partners.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

According to the winning essay submission, the name True North was “subtly patriotic and reflective of where the hearts of Canadians are.”&nbsp;

"Canadians know, deep in their hearts, that they have an affinity to and for the 'True North,' strong and free…wherever they are in the world,” the essay read. “What sets us apart is a quiet confidence, pride of heritage, being comfortable with our surroundings, an approachable nature, and the ability to not take things too seriously (some might even say mellow) …unless it has to do with hockey, and even then, we might politely apologize for it. Canada is a country, yes, but above all it is a community where neighbours share experiences, passions, and experiences…usually over a good cup of coffee."&nbsp;

"We take great pride in having a Starbucks coffee to call our own and represent this culturally rich land for both our customers and our partners,” says Lori Digulla, general manager of Starbucks Canada. “Anniversaries, such as these, are a great way to look at the accomplishments of the past but also the bright future and possibilities ahead. Alongside our partners, our customers, and our communities through every cup and every connection, we believe we can unlock the limitless future of Starbucks in Canada together.” &nbsp;

Ten years later, while some things have evolved for Canada’s beloved True North Blend, such as the coffee <a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en-ca/stories/2023/starbucks-debuts-new-whole-bean-coffee-packaging-in-canada/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">packaging</a> to highlight the natural beauty of Canada, or how it’s enjoyed with the launch of more at-home or on-the-go options like <a href="https://www.starbucks.ca/menu/product/873068615/via" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Starbucks VIA Instant True Nort</a>h, the words “True North” still evoke a sense of place for Canadians.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In celebration of the 10th anniversary of Starbucks True North Blend, we asked Starbucks partners across the country to tell us what their #MyTrueNorthIs. Whether it’s the connection to the great outdoors, supporting the community or connecting with each other and their customers, watch this video to hear what our partners had to share.&nbsp;

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Starbucks celebrates the 10th anniversary of Starbucks True North Blend, a coffee named just for Canadians.

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Summer is officially here, and Starbucks is cranking up the heat with a new selection of drinkware in bright colours and fresh florals to illuminate the season. From cold cups, tumblers, bling and more, these summer essentials are available at participating Starbucks locations in Canada for a limited time, while supplies last. Don’t forget, customers who bring a clean, reusable cup to Starbucks can receive a $0.10 cent discount on their order.

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From cold cups, tumblers, bling and more, these summer essentials are available at participating Starbucks locations in Canada for a limited time

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Enjoy the Sips of Summer with Starbucks New Colourful Drinkware

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Beginning Tuesday, June 27, customers can embrace summer and all it has to offer with new fruity and flavourful blended summer beverages, warm, baked bites, and a new selection of bright and bold, summer-inspired drinkware at Starbucks stores in Canada.

NEW Frozen Lemonade Starbucks Refreshers® Beverages

Starbucks is bringing a new way to enjoy some of its ever-so-popular Starbucks Refreshers ® Beverages with an icy twist. Reminiscent of classic summer frozen treats, the new line of vibrant, refreshingly cool <a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en-ca/stories/2023/starbucks-new-frozen-lemonade-drinks-are-ahhh-inspiring" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Frozen Lemonade Starbucks Refreshers® Beverages</a> feature vibrant Starbucks Refreshers beverages blended with real fruit pieces and lemonade and a swirl of strawberry puree for a refreshingly frozen, escape in a cup.&nbsp;&nbsp; Read the story behind the beverage inspiration here.

Available in three flavours: <a href="https://app.starbucks.ca/menu/product/2123767/iced" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Frozen Pineapple Passionfruit Lemonade</a><a href="https://app.starbucks.ca/menu/product/2123766/iced" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">, Frozen Strawberry Acai Lemonade</a> and <a href="https://app.starbucks.ca/menu/product/2123768/iced" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Frozen Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade.</a>

The Frozen Pineapple Passionfruit, Strawberry Acai, and Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade Starbucks Refreshers® Beverages join the fan-favourite Starbucks Refreshers® beverage menu, which also includes the Pineapple Passionfruit Starbucks Refreshers® Beverage, Strawberry Acai Starbucks Refreshers® Beverage, Mango Dragonfruit Starbucks Refreshers® Beverage and non-dairy alternatives including Strawberry Coconut Drink, Paradise Drink &nbsp;and Dragon Drink – delivering thirst-quenching refreshment for every summer moment.

NEW Potato, Cheddar &amp; Chive Bakes

Potato, Cheddar &amp; Chive Bakes are the newest protein packed meal to the Starbucks breakfast line-up, available year-round at Starbucks stores in Canada. Hearty, but not heavy, and warmed to perfection for when you’re on the go, the<a href="https://www.starbucks.ca/menu/product/2123269/single" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Potato, Cheddar &amp; Chive Bakes </a>combine a unique mixture of cage-free eggs, potatoes, cheddar cheese, spinach, onions, and a touch of chives to make for the perfect, savoury, baked until golden brown all-in-one meal – sure to take you to your happy place.

NEW Summer-Inspired Drinkware

To keep your favourite summer beverages staying (and looking) cool, Starbucks is releasing <a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en-ca/stories/2023/enjoy-the-sips-of-summer-with-starbucks-new-colourful-drinkware" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">a new line of drinkware</a> that exudes summer vibes with electric lime greens, vibrant pinks, and eye-catching floral designs. Plus, customers who bring a clean, personal reusable cup into participating stores will receive $0.10 cents off their beverage!

To learn more about the new Starbucks food and beverage menu items available in Canadian stores, visit <a href="https://www.starbucks.ca/menu/featured/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">starbucks.ca/menu/featured.</a>

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Ahhh, summertime. There’s nothing quite like relaxing under the shade of a green Starbucks patio umbrella with a refreshing ice-cold drink. For more than a decade, Starbucks Refreshers beverages have been a colourful taste of summer. And now there’s an icy twist with<a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en-ca/stories/2023/starbucks-welcomes-a-refreshing-summer-escape-with-new-frozen-lemonade-refreshers-beverages/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> new Frozen Lemonade Starbucks Refreshers® beverages</a>, available in stores in Canada starting June 27, joining an exciting slate of other recently released summer <a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en-ca/stories/2023/summer-is-calling-at-starbucks-with-new-chocolate-java-mint-frappuccino-and-new-white-chocolate-macadamia-cream-cold-brew/">cold drinks</a>.

The new line uniquely combines the Starbucks Refreshers flavorus our customers love with a swirl of strawberry puree and pieces of real fruit, giving customers a new way to enjoy summer moments.

“Since Starbucks Refreshers Beverages joined the menu in 2012, our customers and partners have creatively customized their beverages, such as adding coconut beverage, lemonade or blending with ice,” said Matt Thornton, senior beverage developer at Starbucks. “Inspired by these customer and partner creations, we’re excited to bring the new Frozen Lemonade Starbucks Refreshers Beverages to the permanent menu this summer.”

Three Frozen Lemonade Starbucks Refreshers® beverages will be available in Starbucks stores:

Starbucks Refreshers through the years

2012: Starbucks Refreshers® beverages make their delicious global debut, offered as handcrafted beverages, ready-to-drink, and Starbucks VIA®.

2015: Coconut beverage is introduced to Starbucks stores in Canada as an alternative to dairy and soy milk and adding a creamy new way to customize Starbucks Refreshers beverages.

2017: After going viral on social media, <a href="https://www.starbucks.ca/menu/product/2122275/iced?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fcold-drinks%2Fstarbucks-refreshers">Strawberry Coconut Drink</a>, or popularly known as Pink Drink in the U.S., becomes an official item on the Starbucks menu, combining the crisp Strawberry Açaí Refreshers® beverage with coconut beverage.

2018: <a href="https://www.starbucks.ca/menu/product/2122725/iced">Mango Dragonfruit Starbucks Refreshers®</a> beverage (and its coconut beverage companion, <a href="https://app.starbucks.ca/menu/product/2122756/iced">Dragon Drink</a>) join the menu for the perfect afternoon ‘pink-me-up.’ &nbsp;

2020: Starbucks dials up the tangy vibes as <a href="https://app.starbucks.ca/menu/product/2122677/iced">Starbucks Refreshers with lemonade</a> officially joins the menu.

2022: <a href="https://app.starbucks.ca/menu/product/2123675/iced">Pineapple Passionfruit</a> and Paradise Drink Starbucks Refreshers® beverages debut, inspired by the nostalgic flavors of a pineapple popsicle and passionfruit shaved ice.

2023: Frozen Lemonade Starbucks Refreshers® beverages arrive in stores, the latest in icy summer refreshment.

Here’s the scoop on the new Frozen Lemonade Starbucks Refreshers® beverages, coming to Starbucks stores in Canada starting June 27.

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When our first international store opened on March 1, 1987, its success was anything but assured. Although we were known in Seattle as retailers of whole-bean coffee, few outside of our hometown had ever heard of us.&nbsp;

But&nbsp;Howard Schultz&nbsp;was undaunted. Inspired by a trip to Milan, he had a new vision for the company. After working with&nbsp;Dave Olsen&nbsp;to launch two Italian-style cafés locally, the two set their sights on Canada to prove out their concept.&nbsp;

Week after week, Dave drove his pickup truck north to interview applicants and install equipment at the Vancouver location we'd found (now known as the SeaBus store). Dave trained the new partners himself, teaching them not only the craft of coffee but also our culture and values.&nbsp;

Though the early days after opening were nerve wracking, before long the SeaBus store began to attract a loyal following. We've since opened more than a thousand stores in Canada – and the original store location has become a tourist attraction in its own right. 

When our first international store opened on March 1, 1987, its success was anything but assured. Although we were known in Seattle as retailers of whole-bean coffee, few outside of our hometown had ever heard of us. 

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The First International Store

Ten Years of Impact at Hacienda Alsacia

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<a href="https://www.starbuckscoffeefarm.com/en/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hacienda Alsacia in Costa Rica</a> is Starbucks first and only company-operated coffee farm, with more than 800,000 coffee trees growing over 240 hectares on the slopes of Poas Volcano. Purchased in 2013, the farm is now headquarters to the Starbucks Costa Rica Farmer Support Center – originally opened in 2004 and now <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2018/starbucks-farmer-support-centers/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">one of 10 around the world</a> – and Starbucks Global Research and Development team.

At the farm, the goal is to help solve the many challenges stressing coffee-farming communities around the world – issues like climate change, aging farmer populations and coffee rust. That’s done by creating new disease- and climate-resistant coffee varietals, modeling and developing best agronomy practices that are disseminated to the other Starbucks Farmer Support Centers, working with farmers to help them understand how to assess the taste and quality of their coffee, and acting as a convening place for coffee experts and Starbucks partners (employees). 

There’s state-of-the-art coffee-processing equipment that uses less water and energy compared to traditional coffee processing methods, housing facilities for farm workers, and a visitor center, where almost 100,000 people have taken in-person <a href="https://coffeeexperiences.starbucks.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">tours</a>. More than 1,700 partners have visited the farm for <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2023/costa-rica-origin-experience-2023/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Starbucks Origin Experiences</a> to immerse in the story of coffee at its source. And more than 280,000 farmers around the world have received training around sustainability and ethical sourcing with information developed at Hacienda Alsacia.

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Following the Journey at Hacienda Alsacia

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Celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Hacienda Alsacia — Starbucks working farm and home to global research and development — and learn about the impact it's had on Starbucks partners (employees), farmers and the coffee industry around the world.

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