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Starbucks Deepens Support for Northern Thai Coffee Farmers with Proposed Three-Year Farmer Support Initiative

Announced ahead of World of Coffee Bangkok 2026 in collaboration with the Integrated Tribal Development Foundation, the initiative aims to advance farming capabilities and post-harvest practices to improve coffee quality, productivity and climate resilience

May 5, 2026

6 min read
Coffee & Craft

A Shared Journey To Origin: Where Sumatra’s Coffee Begins

Starbucks partners from across Asia Pacific, China, and Japan came together for the Starbucks Origin Experience in Sumatra, Indonesia.

April 30, 2026

3 min read
Coffee & Craft

A Love Letter to Sumatra: Celebrating Coffee’s Journey for Global Month of Coffee

For generations, farmers have nurtured these rich soils, producing beans that carry the unmistakable earthy, herbal notes that coffee lovers around the world cherish.

October 23, 2025

2 min read
Coffee & Craft

Starbucks Dua Kali: A Bold Reinvention of Sumatra Coffee

A limited Asia Pacific exclusive honoring the passage of time through two rare expressions of a single origin, shaped by nature’s quiet alchemy and the mastery of Starbucks master roasters.

September 30, 2025

3 min read
Coffee & Craft

Coffee, Culture, and Connection: The 2025 Starbucks Origin Experience in Sumatra

Join our partners as they explore Sumatra on the Coffee Origin Experience 2025.

July 9, 2025

3 min read
Coffee & Craft

Starbucks Celebrates Indonesia’s Coffee Heritage at Inaugural World of Coffee Asia 2025 in Jakarta

Reaffirms long-standing commitment to Indonesian coffee and farming communities, marking 10 years of impact through its Farmer Support Center in North Sumatra

May 15, 2025

6 min read
Coffee & Craft

Celebrating 40 Years of Starbucks Christmas Blend: A Holiday Tradition

The holiday season is almost here, and Starbucks is bringing back one of its most delightful traditions: the Starbucks® Christmas Blend! This festive coffee has been a favorite among coffee lovers worldwide since 1984. It’s a perfect blend of Latin American and Indonesian beans, with a special twist of rare, spicy Sumatran beans that have been aged for three to five years. The result is a full-bodied, rich, and spicy cup of coffee that’ll warm your soul.

December 15, 2024

2 min read
Community

Coffee and Connections at the Starbucks Origin Experience 2024 in Sumatra

Understanding the captivating story of coffee, from the humble coffee bean to the rich aroma of a perfectly brewed cup, was a reality for 100 partners from Asia Pacific and Japan who had the opportunity to participate in the Sumatra Origin Experience, spread across two waves.

June 13, 2024

4 min read
International Women’s Day is dedicated to celebrating women’s amazing achievements across the globe – and there are certainly plenty to celebrate in the coffee industry!

Ita, Starbucks Farmer Support Center Indonesia

March 4, 2024

2 min read
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