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.

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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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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 […]

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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:

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Starbucks Refreshers through the years

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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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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.

*Pricing and availability of drinkware may vary based on store location. Available while supplies last.

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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 When asked to describe the vibrant palette he chose for his new collaboration with Starbucks, Tim Singleton says, “It’s my favorite color – all of them.” The Toronto-based artist and illustrator used electric shades of punchy cyan, magenta, vibrant pink, key lime green and citrusy orange and a mixture of iconography for the joyful collection. “I always like my work to put a smile on people’s faces.”&nbsp;

The new Starbucks drinkware collaboration with Singleton is arriving in Starbucks stores in the United States and Canada on May 30. The collection is the first in a series through the Starbucks Artist Collaboration Program, which celebrates and elevates the voices and stories of artists from around the world through uniquely curated merchandise in Starbucks stores.&nbsp;

“A lot of the work that I do focuses on queerness and how that has inspired me – both as a queer person and a gay man and how I relate to the world with that,” he said.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Singleton’s collection is a mish-mash of pop culture, queer culture and nostalgia with bold visuals and rainbow-bright colors. “It really is a story of self-expression and the unrelenting freedom to express yourself how you want, and that there isn’t really one right way to do it,” Singleton said.&nbsp;

Exclusively designed for Starbucks, the drinkware collection includes two 24-ounce (venti) plastic cold cups with glitter artwork and a 16-ounce stainless steel tumbler, while supplies last. Starbucks locations within Target stores will also have three additional Target-exclusive drinkware pieces.&nbsp;

This 24-ounce double-walled plastic cold cup has a bit of everything – colour, glitter, holofoil, flowers and a hand making a peace sign that holds a heart. The swirling design carries all the way to the straw, with a final swoop of cyan and magenta. “The peace sign is iconic and easy to interpret almost immediately,” Singleton said. “And at the end of the day, we all want just a little bit of peace.”

The rainbow gradient of this 24-ounce cold cup evokes a sunrise as it softly blends from cyan to magenta to citrus with an overlay of a graphic geometric grid treatment. “A beautiful metaphor for queerness is juxtaposing colors,” Singleton said. “Putting a colour beside another colour you wouldn’t think go together – and then it goes together beautifully.”

Singleton’s 16-ounce stainless steel tumbler features a hand holding a rainbow fan, while eyelashes, stars and other icons float through the scene. Singleton said, “I just love the connection of the fan to the queer scene – you see them at drag shows and at Pride events. When you hear that loud clap of the fan [by a group] in unison it speaks to a sense of joy and freedom and that sense of community you have when everyone is doing that in sync. It’s one of those beautiful, harmonious moments.”

Building a culture of inclusion and The Starbucks Foundation

Starbucks strives to create a culture of inclusion and is a proud ally of the the LGBTQIA2+ community, affirming every way people may choose to identify. Starbucks has a long history of supporting its LGBTQIA2+ partners and communities, from advocating&nbsp; to providing broader healthcare coverage for procedures and services that support gender affirmation.

Rooted in the Starbucks Mission to nurture human connection, The Starbucks Foundation, is one of the primary ways Starbucks uplifts communities from around the world. With more than $20 million invested into communities in the past year, The Starbucks Foundation supports nonprofit organizations in partnership with Starbucks partners (employees), licensee partners and others with a shared commitment and belief in stronger, more equitable communities. &nbsp;

Tim Singleton shares his inspiration for the new Starbucks drinkware collection arriving in Starbucks stores in the U.S. and Canada starting May 30. The collection is the first in a series through the Starbucks Artist Collaboration Program, which celebrates and elevates the voices and stories of artists from around the world through uniquely curated merchandise in Starbucks stores.

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Are you longing for a little adventure? Perhaps you’d like to sip a cappuccino on the terrace in Milan, or watch surfers catch the next wave in South Africa while enjoying your Starbucks Cold Brew. This summer, ten lucky Starbucks Rewards members will win the grand prize of this year’s<a href="https://www.starbuckssummergame.ca/?utm_medium=website&amp;utm_source=ca_en&amp;utm_campaign=sg23" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Starbucks Summer Game</a> – the Starbucks Adventure of a Lifetime – a five-night, all expenses paid trip for two to visit a city that hosts one of the most unique Starbucks stores in the world. Where are you booking your ticket?&nbsp;

Muizenberg Beach – Muizenberg, South Africa

On the shores of Cape Town is the beachside hamlet of Muizenberg, South Africa. Customers can enjoy the town’s laid back vibe from the <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/store-locator/store/1030790/muizenberg-muizenberg-beach-phase-4-beach-road-cape-town-wc-7" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Muizenberg store</a> while watching the sunset over the beach through the store’s glazed façade, as well as the ocean-inspired Siren artwork and bar.&nbsp;

Carter Road – Mumbai, India&nbsp;

The <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/store-locator/store/1032391/carter-road-union-park-road-carter-road-mumbai-mh-400050-in" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Carter Road store</a> in Mumbai, India – where all the seating is outdoors – offers an exquisite alfresco sipping environment. The café, located in the coastal suburb of Bandra, is surrounded by lush plants and palm trees. It’s the perfect spot to enjoy the ocean breezes from the Arabian Sea and watch the world zip by on the nearby the seaside promenade.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Starbucks Dewata Coffee Experience – Bali, Indonesia&nbsp;

A one-of-a-kind experience in the Asia Pacific coffee-growing region, the <a href="https://dewata.starbucks.co.id/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Starbucks Dewata Coffee Experience</a> in Bali, Indonesia offers an exploration into the world of Indonesian coffee. Right through the front door is a terrace filled with Arabica coffee trees, which then opens into interconnected spaces where visitors are invited to rake coffee beans or try coffee bean de-pulping and washing during harvest seasons. This immersive coffee sanctuary, <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/asia/stories/2019/starbucks-opens-one-of-a-kind-coffee-sanctuary-in-bali-indonesia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">which first opened its doors in 2019</a>, features <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/asia/stories/2022/coffee-experience-center-at-starbucks-dewata/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">a new Coffee Experience Center</a> where customers can learn about the art and science behind sourcing, roasting, and brewing coffee – bringing the coffee journey full circle from bean to cup.&nbsp;

Wadakura Fountain Park – Tokyo, Japan&nbsp;

In the Outer Gardens of Tokyo’s Imperial Palace lives the <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/store-locator/store/1031122/kokyo-gaien-wadakura-fountain-park-3-1-kokyogaien-chiyoda-ku-13-100-0002-jp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wadakura Fountain Park store</a>, which serves as a hub to test and scale new <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/asia/stories/2021/starbucks-first-greener-store-in-japan-aims-to-cut-waste/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">sustainability strategies</a>. Here, what’s old is new – with repurposed materials that celebrate circularity from artwork created using recycled canvas and fishing nets to floor tiles made from coffee grounds&nbsp;

Starbucks Reserve® Chao Phraya Riverfront – Bangkok, Thailand&nbsp;

The <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/store-locator/store/1023642/iconsiam-charoen-nakhon-rd-khlong-ton-sai-bangkok-10-10600-" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Starbucks Reserve® Chao Phraya Riverfront store</a>, in Thailand’s capital of Bangkok, serves small-lot Starbucks Reserve coffees and Thailand’s own <a href="https://www.starbucks.co.th/product/muan-jai-blend/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Muan Jai Blend</a>. The store is the <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/asia/stories/2021/starbucks-unveils-largest-store-in-thailand/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">largest Starbucks</a> in the country and celebrates Thai culture with a mezzanine ceiling that features beautifully crafted lanterns in a nod to the city’s Loy Krathong festival. The crowning jewel is the outdoor terrace, which offers panoramic views of Bangkok’s skyline and the bustling Chao Phraya River, also known as the “River of Kings.”

Hacienda Alsacia - San Luis, Costa Rica&nbsp;

Located in San Luis, Sabanilla, Alajuela, off the slopes of the Poas volcano, this 240-hectare farm has become Starbucks global agronomy headquarters. Arabica beans were first introduced to Costa Rica in the 1700s, and today coffee is an important part of the country's economy. To help ensure the future of coffee, the mission of <a href="https://www.starbuckscoffeefarm.com/en/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hacienda Alsacia</a> is clear: Create best practices to make growing coffee more profitable for small-scale farms; develop the next generation of disease-resistant, high-quality coffee; and share information and resources freely with farmers around the world. Tickets to <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2018/5-things-to-know-about-starbucks-farm-hacienda-alsacia/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">experience</a> the Hacienda Alsacia Visitor Center include a 90-minute guided tour, coffee tastings, parking and a take-away bandana.&nbsp;

Blue Mall Punta Cana – Punta Cana, Dominican Republic&nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="https://historias.starbucks.com/en-es/press/2023/starbucks-opens-first-drive-thru-store-in-dominican-republic-with-expansion-to-punta-cana/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The first Starbucks location in Punta Cana</a>, located at the <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/store-locator?map=18.55841,-68.38235,15z&amp;place=Punta%20Cana,%20Dominican%20Republic" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Blue Mall Punta Cana</a>, pays tribute to the “Jewel of the Caribbean” by combining high-quality arabica coffee and a comfortable atmosphere inspired by local culture with the convenience of Starbucks drive-thru service.&nbsp;

Grand Turks Cruise Terminal - Turks &amp; Caicos&nbsp;

The <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/store-locator?map=21.42728,-71.14487,15z&amp;place=Turks%20and%20Caicos%20Islands" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Grand Turks Cruise Terminal store</a> keeps the <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2019/starbucks-opens-first-store-in-grand-turk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">authentic Caribbean feel</a> with its pink exterior and light interior palette, creating a tropical theme. The back of the store features a mural, hand-painted by artist Maria Camila Bernal Toro of Remedios Art, showing the Siren — a Starbucks icon — with her double-tail bent underwater. The artist recreated the Siren to evoke the same tranquility and pleasure so many travelers in the past were rumored to search for among the Sea.&nbsp;

Boulevard des Capucines – Paris, France&nbsp;

In the heart of Paris lies the <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/store-locator/store/20277/capucines-3-boulevard-des-capucines-paris-j-75002-fr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boulevard des Capucines store</a>, which has undergone extensive design work to restore some of the building’s historic features. The original building and courtyard date back to the 17th century, and two decades later it became an iconic department store selling fabrics and textiles. Perfectly located near the beautiful Opéra Garnier in the centre of Paris, it boasts one of the most enviable locations in Paris, and <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/emea/stories/2017/starbucks-unveils-boulevard-des-capucines-store-in-paris/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">first opened its doors</a> as a Starbucks store in June 2006.&nbsp;

Starbucks Reserve® Roastery – Milan, Italy&nbsp;

In Milan, one of the global capitals of fashion and design, close to the famous Duomo di Milano cathedral is the <a href="https://www.starbucksreserve.com/en-us/locations/milano" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Starbucks Reserve® Roastery in Milan</a>. Here, one can <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2018/top-10-things-to-know-starbucks-reserve-roastery-milan/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">immerse</a> in the world of coffee, watch Master Roasters roast the small-batch coffees Starbucks Reserve® is known for, and choose some beans from the scoop bar for the trip home. Cap off the visit with a cappuccino at a café table in a bronze bird cage out on the terrace or an Aperol Spritz at the marble-topped Arriviamo Bar.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Piazza Montecitorio – Rome, Italy&nbsp;

The first Starbucks location in Rome, this lively store overlooks Piazza Montecitorio,, the historic and political heart of the ‘Eternal City’. Designed with travertine marble and tuff, typical of traditional Roman Buildings, the store features chromatic tones mirror those used in Piazza Montecitorio, in addition to dynamic artwork and a coffee bar inviting customers to take a seat and experience Rome’s deep-rooted coffee culture.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Valletta Waterfront – Valletta, Malta&nbsp;

The Maltese capital of Valletta is known for its colorful doors, which for centuries stood as beacons for sea traders crisscrossing the Mediterranean. Behind a lime green one lives the <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/store-locator/store/1028488/valletta-republic-street-republic-street-valletta-60-vlt-mt" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Valletta Waterfront store</a> in Floriana, the first Starbucks location in the island-state of Malta. The store was designed to reflect Valletta’s heritage as a trading hub with wood, marble and dark, sophisticated finishes that contrast with the lighter stone façade of the <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/emea/stories/2019/starbucks-welcomes-first-customers-in-malta/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">city’s iconic waterfront</a>.&nbsp;

Tower Place – London, U.K.&nbsp;

In London, the <a href="https://www.starbucks.co.uk/store-locator/store/2859/tower-place-east-lower-thames-st-3-tower-place-london-eng-ec-3-r-5-bt-gb?types=starbucks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tower Place store</a> has been carefully designed to champion handcrafted coffee and celebrate coffee craft culture, complete with a dedicated space for the <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/emea/stories/2021/new-reserve-bar-in-londons-tower-place/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">innovative Reserve Bar</a> where customers can experience the first Black Eagle coffee machine in the U.K. The state-of-the-art machine provides customers with advanced customization options, such as adjusting the bean ratio, brewing time and water temperature – all operated by highly skilled baristas.&nbsp;

Starbucks Reserve® Bluewaters Island – Dubai, UAE&nbsp;

On the shores of the Persian Gulf in the United Arab Emirates is the <a href="https://www.starbucks.ae/en/reserve-store-starbucks-bluewaters-island" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Starbucks Reserve® Bluewaters Island</a> in Dubai, which has the distinction of being the 1,000th Starbucks store in the Middle East and North Africa region. The location, which features an eye-catching interior and spectacular outdoor seating, welcomes visitors catching a ride on the nearby Ain Dubai observation wheel.&nbsp;

Rosemary Square - West Palm Beach, Florida&nbsp;

In Florida’s West Palm Beach is the <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/store-locator/store/1030803/s-rosemary-ave-hibiscus-st-701-south-rosemary-avenue-west-palm-beach-fl-33401" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Starbucks at Rosemary Square.</a> This store offers a bright, airy palette, and sweeping light fixtures overhead to the nuanced coral details on the outdoor columns by the patio. A mural of the Starbucks Siren is front and center, providing customers with a luxurious escape.&nbsp;

Starbucks Reserve® Roastery – Chicago, Illinois&nbsp;

The largest Starbucks in the world can be found on the famed Michigan Avenue – <a href="https://www.starbucksreserve.com/en-us/locations/chicago" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Starbucks Reserve® Roastery Chicago</a>. Here, burlap bags of green (unroasted) Starbucks Reserve beans are roasted and then piped to coffee bars located on each level where they are crafted into beverages. Standing as the centerpiece of the roastery is a 56-foot steel cask (the company’s tallest), a sculptural blend of form and function, where coffee beans go to rest and de-gas after being roasted. The <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2019/top-10-things-to-know-about-starbucks-chicago-roastery/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">design celebrates coffee</a> as an agricultural product, inspired by misty green hills of coffee trees with rays of sun that radiate outward. The Starbucks Reserve® Roastery Chicago is sure to exceed expectations in many ways — including the delicious, eye-catching and Instagram-worthy beverages crafted and served throughout the building’s five floors.&nbsp;

Starbucks Reserve® Empire State Building – New York City, New York&nbsp;

It’s the “World’s Most Famous Building” and has been an indelible part of New York’s skyline for nearly a century. Perhaps there’s nothing that says New York more than the Empire State Building. From the bustling sidewalk of Fifth Avenue, the <a href="https://www.starbucksreserve.com/en-us/locations/esb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Starbucks Reserve® Empire State Building®</a> store looks like it has been there since the beginning. It doesn’t have that familiar green Siren logo, but an Art Deco façade with the words “Starbucks Reserve” crafted in vintage aluminum lettering. The 23,000 square feet <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2022/new-starbucks-reserve-store-in-new-yorks-iconic-empire-state-building-unveiled/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">one-of-a-kind coffee destination</a> that spans three floors pays homage to the heritage of the Empire State Building and Starbucks history in New York.&nbsp;

Starbucks Reserve® Roastery - Seattle, Washington&nbsp;

In December 2014, Starbucks opened its first-ever <a href="https://www.starbucksreserve.com/en-us/locations/seattle" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Starbucks Reserve® Roastery</a> in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. Located just nine blocks from the original Pike Place Store, the <a href="https://www.starbucksreserve.com/en-us/articles/the-seattle-roastery" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seattle Roastery</a> is an immersive expression of passion for coffee and invites customers to experience coffee from bean to cup. It is the fulfillment of a decade-long dream — a homage to Starbucks relentless pursuit of coffee innovation that creates the most immersive, sensory demonstration of how Starbucks sources, roasts and crafts the finest coffee from around the world.&nbsp;

La Lucila – Buenos Aires, Argentina&nbsp;

What people first notice about the <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/store-locator/store/1020177/la-lucila-dt-av-del-libertador-13100-buenos-aires-a-1650-ar" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">La Lucila store</a> in bustling Buenos Aires is the impressive exterior artwork that portrays two iconic Argentinian birds ─ the Cortarramas and the Gorrión ─ flying over a coffee plantation. Argentina’s national flower, the coral tree, is also represented in the mural painted by Fio Silva. What’s also wonderful about the streetside art is that it can still be enjoyed by customers ordering their favorite beverages on the go. La Lucila store is the first Drive-Thru available in Argentina, meeting the needs of the Porteños, the people who inhabit the bustling city of Buenos Aires.&nbsp;

Santos Dumont – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil&nbsp;

The <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/store-locator/store/1021518/aeroporto-santos-dumont-praca-senador-salgado-filho-rio-de-janeiro-rj-2002" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Santos Dumont store</a> is located inside Rio’s airport of the same name. Unlike other airport stores that blend in with the architecture and style of the buildings they’re found in, this particular Starbucks store stands out due to its minimalistic and beautiful design. The artwork on the windows pays homage to the anniversary siren, while the bar’s woodwork is inspired by Ipanema’s iconic sidewalks. The warm colors of the walls and finishes evoke Rio’s stunning sunsets and sunrises, and the terrazzo flooring is reminiscent of the city’s beaches.&nbsp;

This summer, ten lucky Starbucks Rewards members will win the grand prize of this year’s Starbucks Summer Game – the Starbucks Adventure of a Lifetime – a five-night, all expenses paid trip for two to visit a city that hosts one of the most unique Starbucks stores in the world.

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Summer at Starbucks is here with a variety of colourful, reusable drinkware perfect for every summer moment. From trending colours, to calm metallic tones, find keychains, colour-changing cups and more, with this summer’s new favourite drinkware 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.&nbsp;

Pricing and availability of drinkware may vary based on store location. Available while supplies last.&nbsp;

Summer at Starbucks is here with a variety of colourful, reusable drinkware perfect for every summer moment.

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Summer at Starbucks is here! Starting Tuesday, May 9, customers can sip into the season with new summer-inspired beverages with fun-filled flavours including the Chocolate Java Mint Frappuccino® blended beverage and White Chocolate Macadamia Cream Cold Brew. Also new in stores is Starbucks® Green Apron Blend, a light and lively whole bean coffee co-created with over 24,000 Starbucks partners (employees), and more.&nbsp;

Sweet summer enjoy-mint: New Starbucks Chocolate Java Mint Frappuccino® Blended Beverage&nbsp;

&nbsp;The Starbucks <a href="https://starbucks.app.link/kKfh7oz8Xyb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chocolate Java Mint Frappuccino® Blended Beverage</a>, features Starbucks Frappuccino roast coffee, sweet chocolate, and refreshing mint flavours with rich Frappuccino chips blended into a cooler-than-cool treat. The beverage is finished with a layer of mocha sauce, whipped cream, and a chocolate cookie mint sprinkle topping.&nbsp;

“With the Chocolate Java Mint Frappuccino®, we wanted to take a new approach to the classic combination of mint and chocolate to create a blended coffee beverage that elicits nostalgia for one of our favorite summer treats,” said Maureen Matthews of Starbucks beverage development team. “The new white chocolate mint sauce is subtle and creamy, and when paired with the crunch of Frappuccino® chips and a swirl of rich mocha, is reminiscent of mint chocolate chip ice cream poolside on a warm summer day.”&nbsp;

Available at participating stores in Canada for a limited time, while supplies last.&nbsp;

Cold meets creamy: New Starbucks White Chocolate Macadamia Cream Cold Brew&nbsp;

Starbucks <a href="https://starbucks.app.link/OMRAjJr8Xyb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">White Chocolate Macadamia Cream Cold Brew</a> combines the balanced and smooth taste of Starbucks® Cold Brew with a summer twist. This delightfully dreamy beverage is sweetened with macadamia syrup, topped with a white chocolate macadamia cream cold foam, and finished with toasted cookie crumbles.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“When creating Starbucks® White Chocolate Macadamia Cream Cold Brew, we were inspired by memories of fresh macadamia nuts on tropical vacations and the distinct flavor of white chocolate macadamia nut cookies,” said Matt Thornton of Starbucks beverage development team. “The smooth flavor profile of Starbucks® Cold Brew combined with the nuttiness of macadamia flavor, creaminess of white chocolate flavored sauce in the cold foam, and salty cookie crumbs delivers the perfect balance of sweet and savory that customers love and offers a moment of summer fun with every sip.”&nbsp;

New Starbucks® Green Apron Blend™

New Starbucks® Green Apron Blend™&nbsp; is a light and lively Starbucks® Blonde roast coffee, with hints of Honeybell orange and graham crackers, to emulate the brightness and energy of Starbucks partners and stores. Nearly 24,000 idea submissions from store partners shaped its flavour and roast profiles, as well as which regions the coffee was sourced from, and the look and feel of the packaging.&nbsp;

As part of Starbucks continued commitment to its partners, the company is designating $5 per bag and, for a limited time, $0.10 per brewed cup of Green Apron Blend™ sold to the Caring Unites Partners (CUP) Fund, a Starbucks program that provides grants to eligible Starbucks employees in times of need.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Green Apron Blend™ is available at participating stores in Canada as a 1 lb. bag of whole bean coffee year-round, and starting May 9, will be available as a daily brewed hot coffee for a limited time.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Read more about Starbucks® Green Apron Blend on <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 Stories</a>.&nbsp;

New Summer Drinkware&nbsp;

For customers who want to feel the summer vibes no matter where they are, Starbucks is introducing a new line of vibrant, <a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en-ca/stories/2023/soak-up-the-sun-with-new-summer-starbucks-drinkware/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">summer-inspired drinkware.</a> From cold cups in trending colours of pink and blue, metallics and prints, to ever-popular colour-changing cups, Starbucks summer merchandise is the perfect addition to every summer activity.&nbsp;&nbsp;

As always, customers can bring any clean, reusable cup into Starbucks and receive a $0.10 cent discount on their order. &nbsp;

New Ready to Drink Beverages

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Starbucks is adding kombucha beverages to its ready-to-drink offering this summer at participating stores in Canada. From sun-soaked fruit notes to sweet and enticing flavours, Canadians will be able to enjoy a refreshing selection of RISE Kombucha drinks, including RISE Kombucha Fresh Ginger and RISE Kombucha Peach &amp; Mango.&nbsp;

Add some summer excitement to your on-the-go coffee lineup with the new Starbucks® Cold Brew Unsweetened. Featuring a custom blend of arabica beans that are specially selected to brew without heat, coffee lovers can customize and enjoy a super-smooth, bold flavour of Starbucks® Cold Brew in the comfort of their own home or on their way to a summer barbecue. Starbucks® Cold Brew Unsweetened 1.18L is available at grocery stores across Canada.&nbsp;

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

Summer at Starbucks is here! Starting Tuesday, May 9, customers can sip into the season with new summer-inspired beverages with fun-filled flavours including the Chocolate Java Mint Frappuccino® blended beverage and White Chocolate Macadamia Cream Cold Brew.

Summer is calling at Starbucks with New Chocolate Java Mint Frappuccino® and New White Chocolate Macadamia Cream Cold Brew - Starbucks Canada

Summer is calling at Starbucks with New Chocolate Java Mint Frappuccino® and New White Chocolate Macadamia Cream Cold Brew

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At Starbucks, all our partners (employees) who are proactively engaged in community related activities are known as Community Champions.&nbsp;&nbsp;

This April, Community Champions around the world will come&nbsp;together, through service, to create a collective impact on our planet and in our communities. We call this our Global Month of Good. To celebrate,&nbsp;we’re shining a light on Community Champions across Canada and the charities and causes that matter most to them.&nbsp;

Jackie, Store Manager | Supports Foundry East Kootenay

Jackie is a Community Champion whose involvement with <a href="https://foundrybc.ca/eastkootenay/">Foundry East Kootenay </a>helps support youth mental health programming in British Columbia.

She appreciates the Community Champions program because it allows for greater giving within the organizations she already supports. Starbucks Canada gives a matching donation for each hour volunteered and tracked through our Community Champions portal. This means that Jackie’s volunteer efforts and impact are immediately multiplied.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“Programs such as these ones are truly one of the ways we are a different company,” she says. “Not only can I do good in the community, but having the backing to do good is what makes me so proud to be a partner.” 

Debi, Store Manager | Supports Start Me Up Niagara

Through the Community Champions program, Debi supports <a href="https://www.startmeupniagara.ca/">Start Me Up Niagara</a>, an Ontario-based not-for-profit organization that works with individuals facing significant life challenges such as addiction, mental illness, poverty, homelessness, and unemployment.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Debi is active and proud community member who appreciates the multitude of year-round services Start Me Up Niagara provides. “They do so much for the community, including housing, food, employment help, and they have a community garden that supports all the shelters in our community with fresh produce during the season,” she says.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Community Champions program is so important to her because it helps enlarge her giving, she explains. “My goal this year was to use all of the $1,000 in donation matching that Starbucks makes available for each partner as part of the program, and I reached it by end of Q2.”

“We have 33 partners in St. Catharines. I try to tell them that, if we all used half of that $1,000, that would be $16,000 in donation matching that Starbucks would help us put back in our community. Imagine the impact that could make!”&nbsp;

Debi also sits with her partners during the Neighbourhood Grant nomination period, which happens bi-annually through The Starbucks Foundation.

Skyler, Store Manager | Supports Kerr Street Mission

Skyler is a Community Champion that supports <a href="https://www.kerrstreet.com/">Kerr Street Mission (KSM)</a><a href="https://www.kerrstreet.com/">, </a>a faith-based organization that is committed to caring for families that are struggling to make ends meet.&nbsp;

&nbsp;When he was younger, Skyler’s family went through hardships. He says he is thankful for those that supported his family in their time of need and supports KSM because “I feel it’s now my turn to support others.”&nbsp;

The Community Champions program is important to Skyler because it highlights the very purpose of community.&nbsp;“Community brings people together; community inspires the human spirit,” he explains. “I’ve been able to attend more events, make my own events, meet new partners, all because of the Community Champions program.”&nbsp;

Moreover, he believes being a part of the program has given him a new sense of purpose to go out and support his community.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“It’s a sense of fulfilment and joy,” Skyler shares. “I know that the excitement I have in hosting or just showing up to events has helped inspire my peers and partners to join in.”

Sarah, Assistant Store Manager | Supports Ocean Wise

Through the Community Champions program, Sarah supports <a href="https://www.ocean.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ocean Wise</a>, a BC-based non-profit organization whose mission is to empower communities and individuals to take action to protect and restore our world’s oceans. &nbsp; In recent years, Sarah has led an Ocean Wise Shoreline Cleanup because she believes in protecting and saving the ocean “for the sake of our future survival,” she explains. “Oceans feed us, regulate our climate, and generate most of the oxygen we breathe. Shoreline Cleanup empowers coastal communities to stop the leak of plastics into our ocean, reinvent products and work towards a plastic-free future.” &nbsp; The Community Champions program has allowed Sarah to expand her passion to make a difference, she says. Moreover, it’s helped “inspire more partners to make a huge impact supporting our community through the program's tools and resources, making a difference together, in so many ways.”

Kal, Store Manager | Supports ECSSEN Career School

Through the Community Champions program, Kal supports <a href="https://ecssen.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ECSSEN Career School</a>, an Alberta-based organization that strives to support immigrant newcomers and socially disadvantaged to become productive members of society by providing career development opportunities, social service programs and other community-based support.

Kal chose to support ECSSEN because their values not only aligned with his, but that of his leadership as a partner at Starbucks - believing in accountability, collaboration, compassion and diversity.

He is “immensely and forever in gratitude” to the Community Champions program, he explains, because “it has shaped not only my career path, but my outlook as a partner and person, allowing me to navigate our world through empathy.” In doing so, it has given him visibility to partners beyond his own store, a chance to connect with something bigger than himself and his surroundings.

“It has given me many platforms to make my work as a leader more meaningful, and truly show what it means #tobepartner,” he says. “Through programs like Foodshare and other&nbsp; community events my store was involved in, I got to meet people at ECSSEN and get involved with the organization.”&nbsp; The strong focus on neighborhood impact at Kal’s LEED certified store, Bankview, has helped it become a hub where partners and customers alike can foster community “in every sense of the word,” he says.

Shehani, Store Manager | Supports Food Bank on Wheels

Through the Community Champions program, Shehani supports <a href="https://foodbankonwheels.org/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Food Bank on Wheels</a>, a BC-based mobile delivery food bank putting together food hampers for those in community that may be unable to otherwise access food banks due to illness, disability, mobility or other circumstances in her community. &nbsp; “The work Food Bank on Wheels does allows those who may be especially vulnerable to still have access to food,” Shehani explains. &nbsp; She is thankful to the Community Champions program for connecting her with like-minded people. “It helps us get others more easily involved and hopefully light that community spark in them too,” she explains. “I believe building community is such an important part of making us all better humans who are more aware of each other, more open to understanding, more patient and kind, and more willing to help.”

Kay, Barista (They/Them)&nbsp;| Supports Connect Youth&nbsp;

Through the Community Champions program, Kay supports <a href="https://connectyouth.ca/">Connect Youth</a>, an Ontario-based community focus group that provides services for teens and young adults struggling with basic amenities, life skills and overall wellbeing.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“Youth homelessness and mental health crises are prevalent in my area,” Kay explains. “Connect Youth has wonderful housing services, mental health and addictions groups, and adulting classes to curb these adversities.”&nbsp;

Giving back to the community is very important to Kay and they appreciate being able to participate in the Community Champions program because&nbsp; “it allows partners alike the chance to be involved – with Starbucks matching their efforts and inspiring the missions and values beyond the café!”&nbsp;

Jilian, Store Manager&nbsp;| Supports Little Warriors&nbsp;

Through the Community Champions program, Jilian supports <a href="https://littlewarriors.ca/about/">Little Warriors</a>, an Alberta-based organization that provides support for victims of childhood sexual abuse and their families.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“Abuse at a young age is one of the most important indicators of quality of life,” Jilian says. “I chose to support Little Warriors because they are helping Alberta’s future grow and heal from their experiences.”&nbsp;

Jilian values the Community Champions program because it allows her to maximize her giving. “Whether it be the donation match or volunteer time-related donations or grants, the Starbucks’ support aides in the functioning of this great organization,” she explains.

“We make a difference in the lives of more than we know. This program allows us to bring a light into our lives. A light that fills our cup so we can continue to drive the good we want to see around us.”&nbsp;

Josh, Store Manager&nbsp;| Supports The Ottawa Mission&nbsp;

Through the Community Champions program, Josh supports <a href="https://ottawamission.com/">The Ottawa Mission</a>, an Ontario-based organization that provides resources to Ottawa's under privileged communities.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Working in the nation’s capital, Josh sees combating food scarcity, addiction, and homelessness as a major challenge in the city. “This organization is fighting on the front lines to make a difference for everyday people who just need a break,” he explains.&nbsp;&nbsp;

For Josh, giving back to the community he works in is a critical piece to operating through a lens of humanity. “At Starbucks, we are deeply woven into the fabric of society as a place for community to gather, so it only makes sense that we give back at every opportunity,” he says.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Community Champions program gives him an opportunity to make a local impact while being part of the global solution. It’s why he always encourages his fellow partners to track their efforts in the portal and “really lean into the idea that if everyone is doing a little bit, then as a team we are doing a lot.”&nbsp;

This Global Month of Good, we invite you to check back each week to learn more about our inspiring Community Champions. Every act of kindness, every volunteer hour, every moment of service adds up to support those in our communities. At Starbucks Canada, we recognize that together as partners we have the ability to make a difference, because together, the possibilities are limitless.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Celia, Store Manager | Supports Main Street Project

Through the Community Champions program, Celia supports <a href="https://www.mainstreetproject.ca/">Main Street Project</a>, a Winnipeg-based charity that provides essential services to some of the city’s most vulnerable residents.

“The charity is at the heart of the city, in an area where there are many people in need,” says Celia. “Main Street Project serves a community that is often forgotten and helps provide them with essential services to grow and develop.”

Bringing people together is a passion for Celia, who is enthusiastic about how the Community Champions program has provided her opportunities to connect with other partners through volunteering and community organizing. 

“The program is important to me because I get to do something I love to do: bring people together to do good in our communities,” says Celia.&nbsp; “I have been able to increase my impact by organizing events that allow other partners to get involved.” 

Lyndsay, Barista | Supports Shifra Homes

Through the Community Champions program, Lyndsay supports <a href="https://www.shifrahomes.com/">Shifra Homes</a>, an Ontario-based non-profit organization that helps support young, homeless pregnant women by providing a place to stay and helping them find a place to live after giving birth.

“I chose them as they do so much good for these women who need help,” Lyndsay explains. “And they are the only ones in the GTA that do this work.”

Lyndsay loves participating in the Community Champions program because it not only helps support her community but gives her an opportunity to better understand it.

“I love supporting the charities that need extra support,” she says. “But I also love the opportunity it gives for me to better know myself through these charities”.

Lyndsay also loves encouraging her fellow partners to join in her volunteer efforts. She recognizes that many partners are looking for inspiring volunteer opportunities to learn more about their local community, just like her.

Stephanie, Store Manager | Supports Entraide Agapé

Through the Community Champions program, Jackie supports <a href="https://entraideagape.org/">Entraide Agapé</a>, a Quebec-based food bank. “I choose them because they are the only food bank in Quebec City open seven days a week to people that need food,” she explains.

Stephanie says the Community Champions programs is important to her because it engenders empathy to the causes all around us.

“Unfortunately, we are sometimes unaware of what is happening in our community,” she says. “It is important to make others aware of realities other than our own so that we can ensure a better world.”

This Global Month of Good, we invite you to check back each week to learn more about our inspiring Community Champions. Every act of kindness, every volunteer hour, every moment of services adds up. At Starbucks Canada, we recognize that together as partners&nbsp; we have the ability to make a difference, because together, the possibilities are limitless. &nbsp;

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