Exclusively developed in 2022, Starbucks Oat Lattes are back again across Europe, the Middle East and Africa for the new year - and they're better than ever.

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The returning Starbucks Honey Hazelnut Oat Latte – a beverage which champions the natural flavours of delicate honey and roasted hazelnut – has been made even better than before with an improved flavour profile, and this year, is also joined by a new flavour: Caramelised Macadamia Oat Latte, which features subtle buttery macadamia and caramel notes complete with a sprinkle of caramelised macadamia flavour topping. 

Crafted to accentuate the rich and bold notes of Starbucks Signature Espresso® Roast – a dark roast espresso with a rich and nutty flavour profile that will keep you going through the first months of the new year, the lattes are also expertly designed to optimise the flavours of Oat Dairy Alternative.

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Caramelised Macadamia Oat Latte – Subtle buttery macadamia and caramel notes, combined with an oat dairy alternative and Starbucks Signature Espresso® Roast to create a perfectly balanced beverage.

Honey Hazelnut Oat Latte – Combining velvety oat dairy alternative with Starbucks Signature Espresso® Roast, this well-balanced beverage is finished with a glowing honey-flavoured topping.

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Available while stocks last, from 5 January 2023, in select markets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Check your local Starbucks App or website for availability. Or, to find your nearest store, <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/store-locator?map=39.635307,-101.337891,5z" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">click here</a>.

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Oat so good new latte platform arrives in Starbucks EMEA &#8211; specifically crafted to optimise the flavour of Oat

Exclusively developed in 2022, Starbucks Oat Lattes are back again across Europe, the Middle East and Africa for the new year &#8211; and they&#8217;re better than ever. The returning Starbucks Honey Hazelnut Oat Latte – a beverage which champions the natural flavours of delicate honey and roasted hazelnut – has been made even better than […]

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Oat so good new latte platform arrives in Starbucks EMEA – specifically crafted to optimise the flavour of Oat

Starbucks stores across the world create environments for Starbucks partners to connect with, engage and represent the communities they serve. And our new store in Camden, London is no exception – one of the city’s most vibrant areas, a hub of creativity and artistic talent, filled with buzzing street markets, unique fashion and live music.

From the moment it caught people’s eye, everything about it had to resonate with the community, so who else to help bring the store to life than talented <a href="https://www.instagram.com/davebainuk/">Dave Bain</a> a muralist from Bristol.&nbsp;

Known for his distinctive, colourful, idiosyncratic illustrations which feature expressive stylised characters, Dave Bain is inspired by screen-printing and risograph techniques, as well as colour combinations, jazz and electronic music and visual culture.

For this particular work, Dave drew from Camden’s musical heritage, punk and counter-culture characters, mixed with a newer influx of tourists and diverse visitors to inject into his mural.

Dave was inspired by the energy, liveliness, quirkiness, and irreplaceable charm of Camden, and tried to squeeze as much of this spirit onto the bricks in-between windows and on the narrow walls of this store.

His work aims to reflect the famous diversity and richness of the neighbourhood, exuding positivity and inclusivity so that everyone can perhaps see a bit of themselves in the mural.

See if you can spot the classic Camden punk figure, complete with embellished coffee leaf leather jacket, as well as the multiple musicians paying homage to Camden’s rich musical history, and of course, the green apron partner representing the store’s partners, the beating hearts of our store!

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Starbucks Camden store opens with artistic mural to celebrate the local community

Starbucks stores across the world create environments for Starbucks partners to connect with, engage and represent the communities they serve. And our new store in Camden, London is no exception – one of the city’s most vibrant areas, a hub of creativity and artistic talent, filled with buzzing street markets, unique fashion and live music. […]

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Located in Sheffield, England - a city steeped in hundreds of years of rich, industrial history, Carbrook Hall itself goes back over four centuries. 

So it's no surprise that the historic building, which now proudly stands as a Starbucks store, continues to bring history to life, enriched with Starbucks coffeehouse culture.

Maintaining all the building's original features, including plaster mouldings and wood panelling, the Grade II listed stone wing is all that is left of the building after it was demolished in the 19th century. But as well as the interiors highlighting the site's extensive past, there's a few other friendly reminders of the past also making themselves at home within Carbrook Hall's walls, with the store well-known by locals to be frequented by some unusual happenings.

From unexplained footsteps running up stairs to bags of coffee beans flying off the shelves, Starbucks invited professional ghost hunters, Lee and Linzi Steer, to visit the property to verify the ghostly vibes with specialist equipment.

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Lee and Linzi set up their equipment around the building to test for spooky sensations, and after seeing an intriguing response from their detectors - particularly around a certain chair in the far corner which they believed to be a friendly woman, and the store's spectacular stone fireplace complete with intricate detailing which seemed to arouse some interest from spirits potentially keen to talk about the building's history - they dubbed the building "the UK's most haunted coffee shop".

“We sensed that the spirits were eager to talk to us. We even heard one say ‘the siege’, which is incredible knowing the Carbrook Hall was a meeting place during the siege of Sheffield Castle. 

Our specialist equipment was reacting quickly and with strength – the most we’ve seen in a while and in more than one room, including the wood panelled Oak Room where we often come to enjoy a Starbucks coffee. We would undoubtedly say this is the most haunted coffee shop in the UK.”

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See inside Starbucks spookiest store &#8211; Sheffield&#8217;s Carbrook Hall

Located in Sheffield, England &#8211; a city steeped in hundreds of years of rich, industrial history, Carbrook Hall itself goes back over four centuries. So it&#8217;s no surprise that the historic building, which now proudly stands as a Starbucks store, continues to bring history to life, enriched with Starbucks coffeehouse culture. Maintaining all the building&#8217;s […]

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See inside Starbucks spookiest store – Sheffield’s Carbrook Hall

Developed by our EMEA beverage innovation team, this brand-new limited-edition is here to spook you to the core this Halloween. A tantalizing sour and fruity apple flavour with a black drizzle creeping down the cup, enough to give you the shivers!

“The Sour Apple Frappuccino was chosen for several reasons: it’s playful and apples are inherently tied together with autumn and Halloween. We wanted to focus on the sour flavour as we love the idea of a customer selecting a Frappuccino and be surprised by the flavour,” said Roshnee Dattani from Starbucks EMEA beverage innovation team. “The contrast between sweet and sour makes it a very interesting drinking experience, while the core apple notes leave a refreshing feeling.”

If you’re in for an ultimate treat, this sensational drink is the perfect Halloween potion. The Sour Apple Frappuccino will be available in select markets from 20 October. So, what are you waiting for, go down to your local Starbucks store and get your hands on the scariest sip!

Don’t forget to share your scary selfies with Sour Apple Frappuccino using #SourAppleFrappuccino #HalloweenFrappuccino

Available while stocks last, from 20 October, in select markets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Check your local Starbucks App or website for availability. Or, to find your nearest store, <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/store-locator?map=39.635307,-101.337891,5z">click here</a>.

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Starbucks spooky new Sour Apple Frappuccino® creeps into stores across EMEA for Halloween

Developed by our EMEA beverage innovation team, this brand-new limited-edition is here to spook you to the core this Halloween. A tantalizing sour and fruity apple flavour with a black drizzle creeping down the cup, enough to give you the shivers! “The Sour Apple Frappuccino was chosen for several reasons: it’s playful and apples are […]

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One of London, England’s most iconic landmarks, Battersea Power Station, will open its doors for the first time in almost 40 years on Friday, after a huge redevelopment project. With Starbucks taking pride of place in the next era of its history with our new store inside the distinctive building.

Battersea Power Station itself was designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, one of the most prominent architects of the day (and also responsible for Britain’s red telephone boxes), with the Starbucks store taking inspiration from the Art Deco elements and industrial legacy of the building. The concept is intended as a modern and refined evolution of this idea, leaning on the industrial aesthetic which is visible through the raw shell of our unit.

Looking to the industrial elements within for inspiration, alongside the mechanical accents coffee remains at the core of the store design. We intentionally honed into our coffee legacy and the human connection which remains central to our brand with an illuminated, sweeping overhead canopy, a roasting curve feature that reflects our bean-to-cup journey and highlights the theatre of our coffee bar.

Putting focus on the equipment, romanticising the machinery and mechanical elements, the store, located proudly at the grand entrance of Turbine A is a showcase of Starbucks coffee story, steeped in history.

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New Art Deco-style Starbucks store opens in London&#8217;s iconic Battersea Power Station

One of London, England’s most iconic landmarks, Battersea Power Station, will open its doors for the first time in almost 40 years on Friday, after a huge redevelopment project. With Starbucks taking pride of place in the next era of its history with our new store inside the distinctive building. Battersea Power Station itself was […]

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New Art Deco-style Starbucks store opens in London’s iconic Battersea Power Station

With twenty stores across Northern and Central Italy, Starbucks is committed to embracing Italian culture and coffee heritage. Italy is the country that brought espresso to the world and inspired the concept for what Starbucks has become today.

The first Starbucks store opens in the heart of Verona, in partnership with its strategic Italian licensee partner Percassi. This will be Starbucks 20th store in Italy, part of a broader expansion plan to bring the Starbucks Experience to all Italian customers. Since entering the market in 2018 with the Starbucks Reserve Roastery Milano, Starbucks has strived to be a company that values its partners (employees), customers and coffee.

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Located at Galleria Palliccia near Piazza delle Erbe, the store covers an area of more than 400 square meters with 90 seats and a 70 square meter outdoor décor with 40 seats. The store's interior has a contemporary design, whilst maintaining the building's original architectural and decorative features.

"We are excited to bring the unique Starbucks Experience to Verona for the first time given this reaffirms our long-term commitment to continued growth in Italy,” said, Vincenzo Catrambone, General Manager of Starbucks Italy. “We look forward to welcoming the local community to try a handcrafted cup of Starbucks Caffé Verona® and relax with the comfortable seating."

Customers in Verona, Italy will have the opportunity to taste Starbucks handcrafted hot and cold beverages, including the iconic Frappuccino® Blended Beverage, which can also be customised using various dairy alternatives. The food offerings are designed to satisfy the Italian palate with menus that are updated every three months according to the season: breakfasts in the morning with traditional Italian baked goods and indulging sweets from the American tradition, and at lunch will serve tasty sandwiches, including vegetarian options, such as grilled soy shreds, as well as toasts, savoury croissants, and sandwiches.

“Exactly a year ago, we announced that we were opening 26 new Starbucks stores by the end of 2023; and with this September marking Starbucks fourth anniversary in the market, we have even more exciting plans for further new city entries across Italy coming soon,” said Catrambone. “As the Starbucks store portfolio grows, we're also evolving the formats and locations of new stores so that we bring the best of the Starbucks experience to our Italian customers to meet their needs and taste preferences.”

Verona was one of three Italian cities, including Milan and Rome, where Howard Schultz, Starbucks founder and interim chief executive officer, became first acquainted with Italian coffee culture in 1983. His intuition to bring the tradition of Italian coffee shops to the United States contributed to a worldwide expansion of the global coffee business.

Customers globally can celebrate with a cup of Starbucks® Caffé Verona®, a long-time fan favorite created as a dessert coffee, and honoring its romantic and ornate namesake city. As with all Starbucks coffee, the blend contains 100% arabica coffee and is responsibly sourced – according to <a href="https://www.starbucks.co.uk/responsibility/ethicalsourcing/ourcoffee">Starbucks C.A.F.E. Practices</a>.

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First Starbucks store opens in Verona, three decades after founder Howard Schultz was first inspired by the city

With twenty stores across Northern and Central Italy, Starbucks is committed to embracing Italian culture and coffee heritage. Italy is the country that brought espresso to the world and inspired the concept for what Starbucks has become today. The first Starbucks store opens in the heart of Verona, in partnership with its strategic Italian licensee […]

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Starbucks opened its first farmer support centre San José, Costa Rica in 2004 just as it was launching its groundbreaking <a href="https://news.starbucks.com/news/sustainability-is-at-the-heart-of-starbucks-coffee-sourcing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">C.A.F.E. (Coffee and Farmer Equity) Practices </a>verification program. Working one-on-one with farmers in the field, supporting coops and suppliers, Starbucks agronomists build upon traditional growing methods to help farmers improve both the quality and profitability of their crops.

Today’s farmers are facing constant challenges to their long-term future. Starbucks currently operates nine farmer support centres and one satellite agronomy office in coffee-producing countries around the world, providing farmers with free access to the latest findings of Starbucks agronomists, including new varietals of disease-resistant trees and advanced soil management techniques. Its original Costa Rica agronomy office has relocated from an office building in downtown San José to the Hacienda Alsacia farm on the slopes of the Poas Volcano, the company’s global agronomy research and development center.

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Starbucks opened its tenth Farmer Support Centre in <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2021/starbucks-opens-farmer-support-center-in-brazil-for-coffee-growing/">Brazil</a> in August 2021. To date, Starbucks has trained more than 200,000 farmers providing free access to education and resources through its Farmer Support Centres. Here are the farmer support centres Starbucks and the dates opened.

San José, Costa Rica: 2004 (relocated to Hacienda Alsacia in 2016) Guatemala City, Guatemala (Satellite): 2006 Kigali, Rwanda: 2009 Mbeya, Tanzania: 2011 Manizales, Colombia: 2012 Yunnan, China: 2012 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: 2014 North Sumatra, Indonesia: 2015 Chiapas, Mexico: 2016 Varginha, Brazil: 2021&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Starbucks Farmer Support Centres provide free access to education and resources

Starbucks opened its first farmer support centre San José, Costa Rica in 2004 just as it was launching its groundbreaking C.A.F.E. (Coffee and Farmer Equity) Practices verification program. Working one-on-one with farmers in the field, supporting coops and suppliers, Starbucks agronomists build upon traditional growing methods to help farmers improve both the quality and profitability of their […]

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Crafted from Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Guatemala – a seasonal blend with rich coffee experience

Starbucks EMEA introduces a new blend that is a perfect fit for a feast: Autumn Blend. First offered in 2008, Starbucks® Autumn Blend is truly a celebration of the season with richly roasted and delicately sweet distinctive notes.

Starbucks® Autumn Blend was originally developed in collaboration with an award-winning Seattle chef in a food pairing exercise with a table filled with hearty traditional foods. The inspiration for this blend remains unchanged.

This unique blend showcases flavours from the world’s major coffee-growing regions, featuring beans from Sidama in Ethiopia, Sumatra in Indonesia and Guatemala’s Antigua region. Created by our master blenders the way a chef might prepare a Thanksgiving feast. The result is an elegant cup with notes of candied pecan, sage and dried-fig sweetness.

In addition to Starbucks Autumn® Blend, celebrate the enchanting season with <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/emea/stories/2022/hello-pumpkin-spice-season/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the return of the iconic PSL</a> including the brand new Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew.

Autumn Blend is available for a limited time at participating stores across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. To find your nearest store, <a href="http://www.starbucks.com/store-locator">click here</a>. Order in store, via the Starbucks App, or on Starbucks Delivers.

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Crafted from Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Guatemala – a seasonal blend with rich coffee experience Starbucks EMEA introduces a new blend that is a perfect fit for a feast: Autumn Blend. First offered in 2008, Starbucks® Autumn Blend is truly a celebration of the season with richly roasted and delicately sweet distinctive notes. Starbucks® Autumn Blend […]

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Introducing Starbucks® Autumn Blend

PSL season is back, and there’s a brand new pumpkin-flavoured innovation joining the ranks this year across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa: The Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew.

Crossing the Atlantic for the first time, the new iced innovation is perfect for coffee-lovers who crave a taste of PSL while seeking Starbucks signature coffee flavour. Combining Starbucks® Cold Brew, steeped in small batches for 20 hours, the smooth, rich coffee is infused with a touch of vanilla and topped with pumpkin cream foam, where vanilla cream is frothed and blended with pumpkin spice sauce to create layers of creamy texture and flavour. To finish, it’s dusted with pumpkin spice topping for an extra taste of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.

As well as the new addition, Starbucks original Pumpkin Spice Latte is of course back for another year – a combination of Starbucks® Espresso Roast, pumpkin spice flavoured sauce and steamed milk, topped with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spice topping.

As a testament to Starbucks customers’ growing love of our cold coffee, the Iced Salted Maple and Caramel Latte is making a comeback after its successful 2021 debut. Featuring a blend of milk, Starbucks Blonde® Espresso Roast and salted maple sauce, it’s served over ice and topped with a delicious caramel crunch topping.

Just Cluysenaer, Food and Beverage Director, leading Starbucks beverage development and innovation, said: “Each year, our customers eagerly anticipate the return of the PSL, knowing that it officially marks the change in season”.

“We’ve already made great advances in cold coffee innovation, and with a growing number of our customers drinking their coffee iced all year round, this year we are delighted to introduce a new iced, pumpkin beverage. Combining two of our customer’s favourite tastes, iconic pumpkin spice and our refreshing Cold Brew, each sip of Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew will deliver the familiar, creamy flavour of pumpkin spice followed by the uplifting coffee flavour of Starbucks® Cold Brew”.

Available while stocks last, from 1 September 2022, in select markets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.&nbsp;Check your local Starbucks App or website for availability. Or, to find your nearest store, <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/store-locator?map=39.635307,-101.337891,5z" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">click here</a>.

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PSL season is back, and there’s a brand new pumpkin-flavoured innovation joining the ranks this year across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa: The Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew. Crossing the Atlantic for the first time, the new iced innovation is perfect for coffee-lovers who crave a taste of PSL while seeking Starbucks signature coffee flavour. […]

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Hello, Pumpkin Spice Season

Looking for the perfect escape with the best coffee spot? From a vibrant store within touching distance of a historic cathedral to Starbucks first all-female run store in the Middle East, here are the most unique stores to visit in EMEA this summer that offer the ultimate wanderlust for coffee lovers.

In the south of the Iberian Peninsula, you will find the city of Cordoba – known for its unique Moorish architecture. Starbucks opened its second store in Cordoba, located in front of the Mezquita Cathedral – one of Spain’s major historic monuments and tourist attractions, as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The interior of the store is reminiscent of the traditional architecture of the city. You will also find a beautiful wall mural of the iconic Starbucks Siren, created by a local graffiti artist called Sake Leneka.

Bloemfontein, South Africa

Mimosa Mall in Bloemfontein is now home to the first store in the capital state region of South Africa, the nation’s seventh-largest city. Visitors to the landmark store in Bloem (as it is more affectionately known by locals) can expect comfort and efficiency as they discover the Starbucks warm welcome and connect with green apron partners (employees). The new store’s design and third place serves as a home away from home, including exotic woods, warm whites, and fresh greenery.&nbsp;

Coast Road, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Located in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom, this is the first-ever all-female-operated Starbucks Drive-Thru store in Saudi Arabia. The trailblazing women behind the store are true coffee experts, ready to hand-craft your perfect beverage on the go. This store forms part of Starbucks KSA’s ongoing commitment to creating more work opportunities for Saudi women in line with the Kingdom’s 2030 vision.

Taking another spin of the globe you’ll reach the first Starbucks store in Tyrol in the city centre of Innsbruck, west of Austria. An iconic and beautiful store, it sits in the centre of town, close to the “Golden Roof”, a famous gold balcony from the 1500s considered the landmark of Innsbruck.

Now heading towards the Mediterranean, Erbusco in the beautiful northern Lombardia region is home to the first-ever Drive-Thru in Italy. Here you will find a sustainable-friendly store that sources 100% of its energy from certified renewable sources and it also embraces Italian culture in both the design and food offering.

Home to Renaissance art and architecture, sticking with Italy, head to this stunning store located within a shopping mall on the outskirts of Florence, the first Starbucks to open in picturesque Tuscany. Make sure you stop by for an espresso or treat yourself to a Frappuccino blended beverage.

Next to Istiklal Avenue in the heart of Istanbul and you’ll find this unique store complete from floor to ceiling with historic architecture and innovative finishes. To complete the bespoke&nbsp;Starbucks Experience, the store serves a range of traditional Turkish coffee alongside our handcrafted iconic Starbucks beverages – all made with the world’s highest quality of Arabica.

Prague Castle, Czech Republic

Live out your own fairytale romance at one of the largest ancient castles in the world. You can step back in time at Prague Castle while enjoying a handcrafted Starbucks beverage overlooking the beautiful panorama of the city, which some say offers the best views of Prague.

Boulevard des Capucines, Paris, France

Located near the beautiful Opéra Garnier in the heart of Paris, the Starbucks along the Boulevard des Capucines is housed in a structure that dates back more than three centuries. You’ll be mesmerised by the dramatic 19th-century ceiling murals and admire the elegant chandeliers while sipping a handcrafted beverage in one of the most enviable locations in Paris.

Bluewaters Reserve Store, Dubai, UAE

Situated at the heart of Dubai’s newest island, Bluewaters Reserve Bar marks Starbucks 1000th store in the Middle East. It sits within the bustling entertainment hub at the base of Ain Dubai, the world’s largest observation wheel. You can enjoy a Starbucks beverage and admire the hues of blue and green design that draws inspiration from the meeting of the land and sea, the rich tones of the Persian Gulf and our very own Siren.

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Best Starbucks stores to visit in EMEA

The crown jewel of Starbucks EMEA, situated in the heart of Milan, where the art and science of coffee collide with the rich heritage of Italian coffee culture, and no trip to Italy's second biggest city is complete without a visit: the Starbucks Reserve Roastery Milano. The largest Starbucks across Europe, the Middle East and Africa and flagship store for the region.

Here are eleven things you can expect:

The Milan Roastery is a hop, skip and jump from the iconic Duomo di Milano, Italy's largest church that took nearly six centuries to complete.

Head to Piazza Cordusio and the historic Poste building, which first opened at the turn-of-the twentieth century. This beautiful building became home to the Milan Roastery in 2018.

Before stepping inside the 25,000-square-foot space, look to your left where you will be greeted by a full-size statue of the Starbucks Siren, hewn from marble.

Once inside, grab a map and you’ll surely be in need of your first fix of coffee, so head right to the main bar where classic espresso beverages sit alongside a range of innovative brewing formats like the Siphon and Pour Over.

You can explore, learn, and taste rare and exotic high-quality Arabica coffees, responsibly sourced from up to 30 origins around the world. Just speak to one of the knowledgeable, skilled, and friendly partners (employees) who will be able to take you on a journey from bean to cup.

Take your favourite Starbucks Reserve coffee home with you by visiting the Scoop Bar, where you can purchase specially-packaged, freshly-roasted coffee beans from the Roastery.

Next, you'll be ready for a bite to eat, freshly baked breads, Italian pastries, and other specialties by iconic Milanese baker Rocco Princi are served fresh daily.

Make sure you pick up a reusable, a must-have accessory for the everyday and perfect memento of your trip. Take it with you and fill it up when you grab your next coffee to-go. You will find an extensive range of merchandise exclusively available in Milan.

It's now time for the main event, unprecedented visibility to all aspects of our roasting process, with a 360-degree walk-around view of the manufacturing site.

The centrepiece is the 6.5-meter-high bronze cask. If you are in luck, the cask will dramatically unfold like a blooming flower, allowing a rare glimpse inside of the de-gassing chamber – a natural part of the roasting process.

Keep your ears peeled for the distinctive sound of the bright green clacker board, the sound synonymous with transport arriving, letters flip to announce the roast arriving that day.

After a day of coffee wonder and amazement, what better way to see out the day than Aperitivo – carefully crafted coffee cocktails paired with small delicacies – upstairs and the Arriviamo bar.

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Make Milan your next stop this summer and head to Starbucks EMEA’s flagship store, the Reserve Roastery Milano

The crown jewel of Starbucks EMEA, situated in the heart of Milan, where the art and science of coffee collide with the rich heritage of Italian coffee culture, and no trip to Italy&#8217;s second biggest city is complete without a visit: the Starbucks Reserve Roastery Milano. The largest Starbucks across Europe, the Middle East and […]

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It’s officially summer, which means it’s time to say hello to two brand new Frappuccino® Blended Beverage innovations.

For 2022, markets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa are welcoming two lively pastel stripe sensations: the Banana Split Frappuccino® and the Passionfruit Raspberry Frappuccino®.

A combination of bold fruity and retro flavours that will make you feel nostalgic about your summertime memories, the two new flavours are exclusive to EMEA, available in select markets while stocks last.

Inspired by the classic banana split, the new Banana Split Frappuccino® has layers of caramelised banana sauce, coffee, and mocha, finished with whipped cream and mocha drizzle. Available with your preference of coffee or crème base.

A tropical taste sensation with layers of passionfruit, raspberry and vanilla with a pop of pink berry sprinkles that will transport you to a far-flung paradise.

In addition to the two new Frappuccino® Blended Beverages, those looking for a more refreshing summertime sip can also get their hands on our range of <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/emea/stories/2022/everything-you-need-to-know-about-starbucks-refresha/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Refresha® Drinks</a>, hand-crafted with real fruit pieces.

Available in select EMEA markets. Check your local Starbucks App or website for availability. Or, to find your nearest store, <a href="http://www.starbucks.com/store-locator" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">click here</a>.

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Stripe Up Your Life! Starbucks launches two brand new Frappuccino® Blended Beverages

It’s officially summer, which means it’s time to say hello to two brand new Frappuccino® Blended Beverage innovations. For 2022, markets across Europe, the Middle East and Africa are welcoming two lively pastel stripe sensations: the Banana Split Frappuccino® and the Passionfruit Raspberry Frappuccino®. A combination of bold fruity and retro flavours that will make […]

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