These organizations focus on advancing small business growth and community development projects in BIPOC communities across the country

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In January 2022 Starbucks selected the first seven Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) to receive funding as part of the company’s Community Resilience Fund.1 With this first round, Starbucks is investing $21 million across these organizations to support equity and economic growth in the communities it serves.

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ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs, Inc. (Atlanta, Ga.) is a mission-driven nonprofit lender that has supported over 2,000 businesses to create and retain more than 14,000 jobs in Georgia for two decades. ACE provides loans and business development services with a focus on diverse entrepreneurs - persons of color, women and low to moderate income individuals. These services include coaching and providing capital to sustain their businesses, retain their employees and thereby support their local communities.

“Our partnership with Starbucks will allow ACE to continue our critical work of capitalizing businesses of varying size and scope. Starbucks capital investment is timely, and the partnership will support ACE’s mission and vision of growing small businesses, spurring economic growth, and creating wealth within communities. In 2021, ACE deployed more than $32 million in affordable lending capital and provided 18,000+ hours of business advisory – which represents historic volume for our CDFI. With 87% going to underserved small businesses, it highlights our ability to move capital quickly and meet diverse small businesses where they are as the economic impacts of the pandemic linger.” – Martina Edwards, Chief of Strategic Partnerships, Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs&nbsp;

Accion Opportunity Fund (National) is&nbsp;one of the nation’s leading nonprofit Community Development Financial Institutions focused on small business lending, business advising and supporting diverse communities.&nbsp;Accion Opportunity Fund works to&nbsp;create an inclusive, healthy financial system that supports the nation's small business owners by connecting entrepreneurs to affordable capital, educational resources, coaching, and networks.&nbsp;Opportunity Fund Community Development is the lending arm of Accion Opportunity Fund, California Finance Lender license #6050609.

“Small businesses have a tremendous impact on local communities, driving economic growth and creating job opportunities. This partnership with Starbucks will reinforce Accion Opportunity Fund’s mission to advance financial equity and inclusion for the nation’s smallest businesses.” — Luz Urrutia, CEO, Accion Opportunity Fund

Created in 1987, Black Business Investment Fund’s (BBIF) (Miami, Fla.) mission is to develop and promote Black business enterprises through education, training, loans, investments and other activities. In tandem, BBIF invests in promoting an atmosphere conducive to the development of Black businesses. A mission-driven lender, BBIF helps communities and businesses thrive by providing loan capital and specialized financial technical assistance services. Since its inception, BBIF has provided over $62 million in loans to more than 800 businesses and leveraged $292 million in New Markets Tax Credit community investments. BBIF’s investments have helped to create and sustain over 17,800 jobs.&nbsp;

“Through this Starbucks partnership and investment, Black Business Investment Fund is excited to continue to expand our work and support to Black businesses in the Miami metropolitan area, providing affordable, creative, and flexible capital, while impacting job growth and promoting business resiliency.” —&nbsp; Inez Long, President and CEO, Black Business Investment Fund

“This is not our first time engaging with Starbucks to create change in our community – BBIF was a Create Jobs for USA grantee in 2011. Having Starbucks continued support of BBIF’s intentional work and unique mission underscores the critical importance of CDFIs, particularly in BIPOC communities.” — Jasmine Gebon, VP of Strategic Initiatives, Black Business Investment Fund&nbsp;

IFF (Detroit, Mich.) is&nbsp;a mission-driven lender and real estate expert that works at the nexus of facilities and finance to help community organizations achieve their missions by creating safe, inspiring physical spaces. IFF works across many sectors, including human service agencies, schools,&nbsp;childcare&nbsp;providers, community health centers, housing developers, and grocery stores. They are guided by a commitment to be an inclusive, anti-racist and anti-oppressive institution that honors communities as asset-rich and as experts in their own stories. IFF serves the Midwest, including Detroit, where IFF has deployed over $100 million in loans to support community organizations since the Detroit office was established in 2014.&nbsp;

“Since our founding, IFF has been working hard to overcome the systemic barriers to accessing capital by redefining how we assess risk and seeing all that communities have to offer rather than all that they lack. This is especially salient for a city like Detroit, which is 78% Black and has struggled to overcome structural challenges like low appraisal values for decades. Where some investors see risk and challenges, IFF sees a rich, vibrant history with everyday heroes working to improve their communities. The low-cost, patient capital from Starbucks is critical in helping IFF support community organizations bring quality services and jobs to&nbsp;local residents.” — Chris Uhl, Executive Director of Eastern Region, IFF

Pacific Community Ventures (PCV) (Los Angeles and San Francisco Bay Area, Calif.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community investor that envisions a world of thriving communities where everyone has a fair shake. Their mission is to invest in addressing racial and gender wealth gaps, and build community wealth by investing in small businesses,&nbsp;helping&nbsp;them create good jobs for working people, and making markets work for the common good. They achieve their mission through a “Good Jobs, Good Business” model that combines affordable loans with pro-bono advising, small grants, and tools and incentives to create dignified good jobs. Through September 2021, 84% of PCV’s loan capital has gone to women- and/or BIPOC-owned businesses, and 85% has gone to small businesses located in economically distressed areas.&nbsp;

“When the pandemic hit, we saw demand for our capital leap almost 10,000 percent, with loan inquiries totaling $172 million. This impact capital from Starbucks will allow us to continue delivering restorative capital to underestimated entrepreneurs who are facing the end of federal and state relief programs, to shape a more inclusive recovery ahead.”&nbsp;— Bulbul Gupta, President and Chief Executive Officer, Pacific Community Ventures

PeopleFund&nbsp;(Houston, Texas) is a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution creating economic&nbsp;opportunity&nbsp;for underserved communities in Texas. The organization provides access to capital, education and other resources to build healthy small businesses. Over the years&nbsp;PeopleFund&nbsp;has deployed almost $200 million in loans and grants helping more than 4,500 small businesses create or retain 15,000 jobs. 65% of participants in PeopleFund’s programs are minority and 70% live in or serve&nbsp;low- and moderate-income&nbsp;communities.&nbsp;

“In 2021,&nbsp;PeopleFund&nbsp;launched the BIPOC Small Business Accelerator, a permanent program with the goal of graduating 20 people of color per quarter with the tools, capital and network they need to establish and grow their businesses. This partnership with Starbucks will make a long-lasting positive impact in our communities ensuring that more business owners than ever have access to what they need to succeed and attain financial stability.” — Gustavo Lasala, Chief Executive Officer, PeopleFund

At TruFund (Atlanta, Ga., Houston, Texas, New Orleans, La., New York, NY), it is our commitment and mission to help historically disadvantaged individuals and communities create thriving and resilient small businesses and entrepreneurial ecosystems in order to close racial and economic disparities and ensure an inclusive and equitable society. TruFund works to achieve this mission by combining comprehensive business development services with capital investments to generate economic opportunity, build wealth and create livable wage employment opportunities.

“This partnership with Starbucks willhave a myriad of positive benefits and will drive impactful and innovate solutions that will create access to affordable capital and advisory services for BIPOC business owners. We strongly believe that access to capital and business advisory services is critical to growing resilient small businesses and sustaining vibrant communities. This partnership moves us beyond the power of one to the power of team to foster inclusive economies and help close the racial wealth gap.” — James H. Bason, President and CEO of TruFund Financial Services, Inc.

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1The Community Resilience Fund will initially focus on 12 U.S. metropolitan areas and their surrounding regions: Atlanta, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, New Orleans, New York City, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle and Washington D.C.

The cities listed next to the names of the CDFIs below indicate where each CDFI has lending operations across the CRF’s 12 target cities. Each CDFI may have operations outside of the scope of the cities listed.

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Starbucks is kicking off the new year with the return of its winter menu on Tues., Jan. 4, featuring the Pistachio Latte, back by popular demand for its second year. Plus, each Monday during the month of January, customers can enjoy $2 off the Impossible™ Breakfast Sandwich with the return of Meatless Mondays at Starbucks.

Back for its second year, the <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/menu/product/2123404/hot?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fhot-coffees%2Flattes">Pistachio Latte</a> features cozy flavors of sweet pistachio and rich brown butter paired with espresso and steamed milk, specially crafted to keep coffee lovers comforted in the new year. The Pistachio Latte can be ordered hot or iced at U.S. stores for a limited time, while supplies last. <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2021/get-a-taste-of-the-starbucks-reserve-roastery-with-new-pistachio-latte/">Learn more</a> about the flavor inspiration behind this returning fan-favorite beverage.

Starbucks is bringing back Meatless Mondays for the month of January. Every Monday, starting Jan. 3 through Jan. 31, customers can enjoy $2 off the <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/menu/product/2123236/single?parent=/food/hot-breakfast/breakfast-sandwiches-and-wraps">Impossible Breakfast Sandwich</a> at participating stores in the U.S., while supplies last. The offer is available on the <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/rewards/mobile-apps/">Starbucks app</a>, in-store, and now for the first time through <a href="https://www.ubereats.com/brand/starbucks">Starbucks Delivers on the Uber Eats app</a>.*

The Impossible™ Breakfast Sandwich features the savory flavor of Impossible plant-based sausage combined with a cage-free fried egg and aged cheddar cheese on an artisanal sesame ciabatta bun. It’s everything you love about a classic sausage breakfast sandwich, but with plant-based sausage.

<a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2020/plant-based-menu-innovation-at-starbucks/">Learn more</a> about how Starbucks is expanding plant-based menu choices around the world as part of the company’s goal to reduce carbon by 50 percent by 2030.

This winter, Starbucks is bringing back its beloved Starbucks Tribute Blend® in stores across the U.S. First debuted in 2011, this blend is back from the Starbucks coffee vault with a new recipe. This whole bean 100 percent arabica coffee blend features notes of black cherry, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves spices with coffee beans from Latin America (Colombia), Africa (Ethiopia) and Asia Pacific (Sumatra and Papua New Guinea).

To enjoy your favorite Starbucks flavors from the comfort of home this winter, find new <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2021/new-starbucks-zero-creamers-with-0g-added-sugar-per-serving-now-available/">Starbucks® Zero</a> <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2021/new-starbucks-zero-creamers-with-0g-added-sugar-per-serving-now-available/">Creamers</a> with 0g added sugar per serving, available where groceries are sold. They come in two flavors – Caramel and Hazelnut – and are inspired by Starbucks signature handcrafted beverages, Caramel Macchiato and Hazelnut Latte.

Starbucks has a wide variety of beverages for customers who prefer cold coffee year-round. Here are a few cold coffee favorites available all year at Starbucks.

Iced Chocolate Almondmilk Shaken Espresso and Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso

Shake things up with Starbucks creamy non-dairy <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2021/shake-things-up-a-little-with-starbucks-new-non-dairy-iced-shaken-espresso-beverages/">Iced Shaken Espresso beverages</a>. First debuted last spring, and available year-round, <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/menu/product/2123431/iced">Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso</a> combines the trends of cold coffee and oatmilk, while Starbucks baristas shake Starbucks® Blonde espresso, brown sugar and cinnamon together, and then top it off with oatmilk and ice for a cool lift. <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/menu/product/2123430/iced">Iced Chocolate Almondmilk Shaken Espresso</a> also features Starbucks® Blonde espresso, plus cocoa and notes of malt, shaken together and topped with almondmilk and ice.

Nitro Cold Brew and Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew

Customers looking for a boost with a super-smooth taste will enjoy <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/menu/product/2121912/iced">Nitro Cold Brew</a> and <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/menu/product/2121859/iced">Vanilla Sweet</a> <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/menu/product/2121859/iced">Cream Cold Brew</a>. Nitro Cold Brew is small-batch cold brew slowly steeped for a super-smooth taste and then infused with nitrogen upon pouring, creating a cascading, velvety texture and sweet flavor. Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew features Starbucks® Cold Brew coffee accented with vanilla flavor and topped with a delicate float of house-made vanilla flavored sweet cream. Both beverages, along with other cold brew beverages, are available in U.S. stores year-round.

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Starbucks brings back fan-favorite Pistachio Latte and Meatless Mondays this winter

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Starbucks announced today the addition of NEW Starbucks® Zero Creamers 0g Added Sugar per serving to its existing Starbucks® Creamers lineup.

Starbucks® Zero Creamers are available in two flavors – Caramel and Hazelnut – inspired by Starbucks® signature handcrafted beverages Caramel Macchiato and Hazelnut Latte, giving you the Starbucks café beverage flavors you know and love with 0g Added Sugar per serving.

Pair Starbucks® Zero Creamers with Starbucks® coffee for even more ways to customize and enjoy your favorite Starbucks-inspired beverages at home. Starbucks® Zero Creamers join the existing line of Starbucks® Creamers available in flavors inspired by café favorites, such as Caramel, White Chocolate, Cinnamon, Toffeenut, Hazelnut Mocha, and in non-dairy Caramel and Hazelnut flavors.

Starbucks® Zero Creamers can be found in the refrigerated dairy aisle where you buy groceries.

New Starbucks® Caramel Flavored Zero Creamer: We crafted our creamer with sweet, buttery caramel and vanilla flavoring. Pair this oh-so-delicious creamer with our coffee so you can enjoy all the flavor with zero grams added sugar per serving.

Availability &amp; Pricing: The suggested retail price is $5.49 for 28 fl oz. bottle where groceries are sold.

New Starbucks® Hazelnut Flavored Zero Creamer: We crafted our creamer with rich hazelnut flavoring. Pair this delectable creamer with our coffee so you can enjoy all the flavor with zero grams added sugar per serving.

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New Starbucks Zero Creamers with 0g Added Sugar per Serving Now Available

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Learn about the recipe that inspired the new holiday drink and how to give back at Starbucks

December is here and Starbucks is continuing the cheer with more festive moments for customers to enjoy. Starbucks for Life returns, with more than 2.7 million prizes to win. And there’s plenty more under the tree – including the sugar cookie recipe that inspired the new Starbucks holiday drink, holiday-inspired virtual backgrounds, and an opportunity to help Starbucks give back to our communities.

Starbucks for Life is back

The Starbucks for Life game returns for its seventh year. From now through Jan. 3, Starbucks Rewards members can play for the chance to win prizes ranging from free coffee and exclusive Starbucks merchandise to the grand prize of Starbucks for Life!* Other fun prizes include a Starbucks for Life limited-edition puzzle from Ravensburger®, Starbucks Rewards Stars, and local food bank donations through Feeding America.

Starbucks Rewards members can earn plays by making a qualifying purchase using the Starbucks app or Starbucks card at participating Starbucks stores in the U.S. Visit <a href="http://www.starbucksforlife.com/">www.starbucksforlife.com</a> for more details, or visit <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/account/create">here to sign up for Starbucks Rewards.</a>

Bake the sugar cookie recipe that inspired the new holiday drink

In celebration of National Cookie Day on Dec. 4, Starbucks is sharing the sugar cookie recipe that inspired the newest beverage to join the <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2021/cozy-on-in-with-starbucks-holiday-beverages-and-festive-food/">holiday menu</a>: the Iced Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte. The recipe comes from the kitchen of Rosalyn Batingan, a member of the Starbucks beverage development team who started with a traditional spritz recipe and added hints of vanilla and almond flavor to create the perfect sugar cookie. The recipe is simple with few ingredients but packs a punch of holiday nostalgia. Learn more about Batingan and get the recipe <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2021/starbucks-newest-holiday-drink-iced-sugar-cookie-almondmilk-latte/">here</a>.

Starbucks is continuing its commitment to strengthening communities with the “You Vote, We Give” campaign, The Starbucks Foundation will donate a cumulative $1 million to the following nonprofits: <a href="https://www.bbbs.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Big Brothers Big Sisters of America</a>, <a href="https://www.directrelief.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Direct Relief</a> and <a href="https://wck.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">World Central Kitchen</a>.

Starting today, through Dec. 15 customers can cast a vote for the cause they care most about. The organization with the most votes will receive $500,000, with the second and third place runner ups receiving $300,000 and 200,000 respectively. The results will be announced on Dec. 16 – and the celebrations begin!

Show off your holiday cheer with Starbucks virtual backgrounds

No matter where you are, you can turn on the cheer with a collection of Starbucks holiday backgrounds for your next virtual gathering. Choose from this year’s red cup designs and other festive holiday backgrounds. Visit <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2021/you-can-still-work-from-starbucks-with-virtual-backgrounds/">here</a> to download.

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Starbucks delivers more cheer this holiday season with Starbucks for Life and more

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Let the fa la la continue! Starbucks beloved holiday beverages are back, along with seasonal food, merchandise and the new <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2021/starbucks-newest-holiday-drink-iced-sugar-cookie-almondmilk-latte/">Iced Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte</a>. To keep the cheer going, Starbucks is offering a free limited-edition reusable red cup on Nov. 18 to customers who order a handcrafted holiday or fall beverage at participating U.S. stores. Quantities are limited, while supplies last. The red cup giveaway is available <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/ways-to-order/">however </a>you order, including mobile order and pickup, curbside pickup and through delivery on Uber Eats.*

“As we build on our strong start to the holiday season, we’re delighted to bring back our reusable red cup giveaway for the fourth straight year,” said Brady Brewer, chief marketing officer for Starbucks. “The reusable red cup has become a tradition for customers each holiday season and is a step towards reducing single-use cup waste as we work towards our planet-positive goals.”

This year’s reusable cup honors <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/fifty/">Starbucks 50th anniversary</a> and is made with 50 percent recycled content.&nbsp;Its <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/redcupdesigns/">gift-inspired design</a> features Starbucks classic holiday red, with playful swirls of shimmering ribbon dancing against a starry sky.

This offer is good with any handcrafted holiday or fall beverage (hot, iced or blended) at participating stores in the United States, including: <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/menu/product/2123563/hot?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fhot-coffees%2Fmacchiatos">Apple Crisp Macchiato</a>, <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/menu/product/517/hot?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fhot-coffees%2Flattes#:~:text=Espresso%2C%20steamed%20milk%20and%20rich,Hot%20Coffees%20%2F%20Caramel%20Brulee%20Latte">Caramel Brulee Latte</a>, <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/menu/product/873068661/hot?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fhot-coffees%2Flattes">Chestnut Praline Latte</a>, &nbsp;<a href="https://www.starbucks.com/menu/product/471/hot?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fhot-drinks%2Fhot-chocolates">Hot Chocolate</a>, <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/menu/product/2123139/iced">Irish Cream Cold Brew,</a> <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/menu/product/521/hot">Peppermint Hot Chocolate</a>, <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/menu/product/496/hot?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fhot-coffees%2Fmochas">Peppermint Mocha</a>, <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/menu/product/2123113/iced?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fcold-coffees%2Fcold-brews">Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew</a>, <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/menu/product/418/hot?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fhot-coffees%2Flattes">Pumpkin Spice Latte</a>, <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/menu/product/2123591/iced?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fcold-coffees%2Ficed-lattes">Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte</a>, <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/menu/product/2122483/hot?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fhot-drinks%2Fhot-chocolates">Toasted White Hot Chocolate</a> and <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/menu/product/2122482/hot?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fhot-coffees%2Fmochas">Toasted White Chocolate Mocha</a>.

Note: <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/menu/product/293/whole-bean?parent=%2Fat-home-coffee%2Fwhole-bean%2Fmedium-roast">Starbucks Christmas Blend</a> brewed coffee and Christmas Starbucks Reserve™ are not included in this offer.

Promoting the use of reusables is a key part of Starbucks <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2020/starbucks-solidifies-pathway-to-a-planet-positive-future/">ongoing commitment</a> to reduce single use cup waste and goal to reduce waste by 50 percent by 2030.&nbsp;Starbucks offers a $.10 discount for customers who bring their own clean reusable cup into the store** for their beverage.

*Check the Uber Eats app for availability and restrictions.

** Starbucks is currently testing safe options for allowing personal reusable cups in the drive-thru, but for now personal reusable cups are only accepted inside stores.

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Continue the cheer this holiday season on Nov. 18 with a limited-edition reusable red cup, free with the purchase of any handcrafted holiday drink.

How to get your free 2021 reusable red holiday cup at Starbucks on Nov. 18

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It’s the coziest time of the year with the return of sweater weather and Starbucks holiday beverages and festive food. Beginning Nov. 4, customers can enjoy the Peppermint Mocha (back for its 19th year), the new non-dairy Iced Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte, returning favorite Irish Cream Cold Brew (now available earlier than ever) and handcrafted holiday beverages including the Caramel Brulee Latte, Toasted White Chocolate Mocha and Chestnut Praline Latte. New this year is the Reindeer Cake Pop which joins the Sugar Plum Cheese Danish and other tasty treats including the Cranberry Bliss® Bar and Snowman Cookie, all back for another cheerful holiday season.

The Peppermint Mocha, back for its 19th year, is a holiday classic made with our signature espresso, steamed milk, sweet mocha sauce and peppermint-flavored syrup. It's all topped off with whipped cream and dark chocolate curls. Available hot, iced, and as a Frappuccino® blended beverage at stores in the U.S. and Canada for a limited time, while supplies last.

New Iced Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte

This non-dairy beverage features Starbucks ® Blonde Espresso Roast, sugar cookie syrup and almondmilk are topped with red and green sprinkles for a modern twist on a holiday classic. Available hot or iced at stores in the U.S. for a limited time, while supplies last.

Bold, super smooth Starbucks ® Cold Brew with Irish Cream flavored syrup, topped with Vanilla Sweet Cream Foam and a strike of cocoa powder. Available at stores in the U.S. and Canada for a limited time, while supplies last.

The Caramel Brulee Latte combines espresso, steamed milk and rich Caramel Brulee Sauce, and is topped with whipped cream and Caramel Brulee Topping. Available hot, iced, and as a Frappuccino® blended beverage at stores in the U.S. and Canada for a limited time, while supplies last.

Toasted White Chocolate Mocha

Festive flavors of caramelized white chocolate mocha sauce meet espresso and steamed milk to create our Toasted White Chocolate Mocha, which is then finished with whipped cream and a celebratory topping of Holiday sugar sparkles and crispy white pearls. Available hot, iced, and as a Frappuccino® blended beverage at stores in the U.S. for a limited time, while supplies last.

The Chestnut Praline Latte combines espresso, steamed milk and flavors of caramelized chestnuts and spices before being topped with whipped cream and spiced praline crumbs. Available hot, iced, and as a Frappuccino® blended beverage at stores in the U.S. and Canada for a limited time, while supplies last.

Vanilla cake with chocolaty icing is finished with a festive red nose and antlers for a fun seasonal treat. Available at stores in the U.S. for a limited time, while supplies last.

Cranberry Bliss® Bar

A blondie cake base, topped with sweet cream cheese icing and tart dried cranberries, garnished with white orange drizzle. Also available for purchase by the tray! Available at stores in the U.S. and Canada for a limited time, while supplies last.

Sugar Plum Cheese Danish

Cream cheese filling surrounded by a fluffy danish is topped with spiced sugar plum spread. It's such a dreamy combination of flavors that you'll have visions of this holiday delight long after your last bite. Available at stores in the U.S. for a limited time, while supplies last. &nbsp;

There might be a little magic in this buttery shortbread snowman cookie dressed up in white chocolatey icing. Available at stores in the U.S. and Canada for a limited time, while supplies last.

There are several convenient <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/ways-to-order/">ways to order</a> from the Starbucks holiday menu. Customers can use the <a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbucks.com%2Fcoffeehouse%2Fmobile-apps&amp;data=04%7C01%7CAlli.Colzani%40edelman.com%7C93fb93888d7641d57aee08d88c0d4a4f%7Cb824bfb3918e43c2bb1cdcc1ba40a82b%7C0%7C0%7C637413336058558628%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=K5nsLlD%2BGQfqm2wuRaelymlD2cY%2Byqcfl%2FaKBI%2Fu5dM%3D&amp;reserved=0">Starbucks app</a> to locate a store, view store hours, order ahead and use contactless payment, as well as determine the most convenient available pick-up option, including: in-store, at the door, drive-thru, and curbside pickup where available. Those looking for Starbucks® coffee without leaving home can place an order for delivery through <a href="https://delivery.starbucks.com/">Starbucks® Delivers</a> via Uber Eats (check the Uber Eats app for availability and restrictions).

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Beginning Nov. 4, customers can enjoy the lineup of new and returning favorite holiday beverages and treats.

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Do you hear those jingle bells ringing in the distance? Starbucks is here to get you in the holiday spirit early with a preview of soon-to-be fan-favorite gifts for the upcoming season. Coming soon to participating Starbucks stores in the U.S. and Canada are Starbucks® Christmas Blend coffee, festive Starbucks Cards and color blocked mugs. For that person on your list who is always on the go and wants their stocking stuffers to be planet friendly, Starbucks has a variety of reusable color changing cups, must-have drink tumblers and more.

Color Changing Hot Cup Set (6-pack, 16 oz. each)

Revel in the magic of the season and watch Starbucks new six-pack of Color Changing Hot Cups transform colors before your eyes when the cups contain hot liquid. Available while supplies last at Starbucks company-operated and licensed stores.

Cold Cup with Color Changing Stripe Straw

Find just the right touch of holiday joy in this cold cup with a red, green and white color changing stripe straw. Available while supplies last at Starbucks company-operated and licensed stores.

The <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4pbCCVng9M/">fan-favorite</a> Bling Cups are back this holiday season, with two must-have colors: black and ice. Available while supplies last at Starbucks company-operated and licensed stores.

Jewel tones are back and better than ever with the new Jeweled Cold Cups, featuring a diamond-like texture in Gold, Blue and Red. Available while supplies last at Starbucks company-operated and licensed stores.

Turn heads with this eye-catching cold cup that prompts a subtle double take of holiday joy. Available while supplies last at company-operated stores.

Watch the Green Gradient Tumbler change from steel to green when the light hits it. Available while supplies last at Starbucks company-operated stores.

Starbucks new stainless-steel water bottle is just what you need to keep your holidays hydrated. Available while supplies last at Starbucks company-operated and licensed stores.

Rich and Warm Holiday-inspired Packaged Coffees

This year’s Starbucks® Christmas Blend features aged Sumatra blended with dark-roasted beans from Papua New Guinea, Guatemala and Colombia. With notes of herbs, baking spices and a chocolate finish, every sip of this flavor-rich coffee is an invitation to feel the wonder and warmth of the season. Also available as whole bean, ground and decaf whole bean. Available while supplies last at Starbucks company-operated and licensed stores.

For those who love an elegantly balanced cup of coffee, Starbucks® Holiday Blend is just the right combination of sweet and toasty notes. This seasonal blend combines bright Latin American beans with rich Sumatran coffee – roasted to bring out its complex flavor – offering notes of subtle herbs and smooth maple sweetness. Available while supplies last at Starbucks company-operated and licensed stores.

Starbucks coffees are made with 100% arabica coffee, verified as ethically sourced as measured by <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2020/cafe-practices-starbucks-approach-to-ethically-sourcing-coffee/">Coffee and Farmer Equity (C.A.F.E.) Practices.</a>

Starbucks Reserve® Christmas Blend

Starbucks master blenders have joined three remarkable coffees into a rare blend, crafted with hand selected beans from Hacienda Alsacia, Starbucks farm in Costa Rica, perfectly aged Sumatran beans and full-bodied coffee from Aceh region of Indonesia. This special holiday coffee pairs well with old friends and new traditions, featuring notes of candied ginger, orange marmalade and warm, woodsy cedar with a butterscotch sweetness. Available exclusively at Starbucks Reserve® Roasteries and Starbucks Reserve® stores.

A thoughtful and simple way to recognize the loved ones in your life, a Starbucks Card or <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/gift">eGift</a> come in a variety of festive designs and can be loaded with amounts from $5 – $500. Pair a card with Starbucks® Christmas Blend or holiday drinkware for any coffee fan on your list! Pro tip: you can even send a gift card via messaging platforms like <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2020/a-look-back-at-20-years-of-starbucks-cards/">iMessage and Teams</a>.

EXCLUSIVE – Starbucks® Roastery and Starbucks Reserve® Coffee Gifts

The following items are available at Starbucks Reserve® locations – including the Roasteries in Chicago, New York and Seattle and Reserve <a href="https://www.starbucksreserve.com/en-us/visit">locations in the U.S.</a>

This ceramic mug is the perfect golden accessory for your morning coffee or tea.

Gold leaves dance around this floral themed tumbler perfect for your favorite hot (or cold) cozy beverage.

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Get in the holiday spirit early with a preview of these soon-to-be fan-favorite gifts for the upcoming season.

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Starting October 18, Starbucks is celebrating its Starbucks® Rewards members with the return of Star Days, a week of exclusive offers and exciting ways to earn even more Stars towards free favorites—available exclusively through the Starbucks® app.

Celebrate Star Days by signing up for Starbucks Rewards. Joining is simple. Download the Starbucks app and create an account or join at<a href="https://www.starbucks.com/account/create"> </a><a href="http://Starbucks.com">Starbucks.com</a>. More Stars means more Rewards, and more free favorites.

October 18 — Stars for Fall Monday

This Star-filled week kicks off on Monday, Oct. 18. Starbucks Rewards members who order any fall drink (grande or larger) like a Pumpkin Spice Latte, Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew or new Apple Crisp Macchiato on Monday will receive 25 Stars loaded to their account for their next visit.

October 19 — 50 Star Tuesday

On Tuesday, Oct. 19, members will receive 50 Bonus Stars when they load $10 or more onto their Starbucks® Rewards Card.

October 20 — Half-Off Wednesday

For the midweek celebration, members who order their favorite drink (grande or larger) will get half-off on another drink in the same order.

October 21 — Triple Star Thursday

This is a rare chance to collect more Stars and earn Rewards even faster. For the second time ever, Starbucks Rewards members can collect triple Stars on almost every order purchased at participating stores on Thursday, Oct. 21.

October 22 — Friday, Fri-Yay

Members who spend $10 or more (pre-tax) at participating stores will get 50 Bonus Stars.

At participating stores. Free drink must be of equal or&nbsp;lesser value. Other restrictions apply. See&nbsp;<a href="http://starbucks.com/rewards">starbucks.com/rewards</a>&nbsp;for details.&nbsp;​

This offer is exclusive to you and this Starbucks Rewards&nbsp;account, and cannot be reproduced, transferred or&nbsp;used by anyone else. Stars cannot be earned on&nbsp;purchases of alcohol, Starbucks Cards or Starbucks&nbsp;Card reloads. Offer valid for one-time use. Store hours may vary. Check the&nbsp;app or&nbsp;<a href="http://starbucks.com">Starbucks.com</a>.

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Starbucks is celebrating its Starbucks Rewards members with the return of Star Days, a week of exclusive offers.

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‘But Have You Read the Book?’ will dive into the process of literature leaping from page to screen

Updated March 21, 2022

After reading the book, tune in to the newest episode of 'But Have You Read the Book' for a preview of Bridgerton Season two on Netflix, which includes an exclusive interview with author Julia Quinn and a clip from the show of a fan-favorite book scene brought to life.

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Sweet Magnolias: Feels like Family

Starbucks and Netflix announced&nbsp;the February&nbsp;<a href="https://netflixbookclub.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Netflix Book Club</a>&nbsp;title,&nbsp;Sweet Magnolias: Feels like Family, and Starbucks is giving away 1 million free digital copies beginning Friday, January 21, to give customers an opportunity to read the book before they tune into the new season of the Netflix series and corresponding episode of ‘But Have You Read the Book?’.&nbsp;

Customers who have opted into emails from Starbucks will receive an e-mail with a unique code to redeem the free digital book via Google Play Books on Friday, January 21. The first 1 million customers to redeem their code will instantly have access to Sweet Magnolias:&nbsp;Feels like Family – the third novel in the best-selling series by author Sherryl Woods – in in their Google Play Books library.&nbsp;

“Many authors have their writing rituals or routines, and my first stop on the way to my computer has been a trip to my local Starbucks for my favorite Iced Mocha,” said author and executive producer Sherryl Woods. “I was elated to learn that Starbucks would be giving away a million copies of Feels Like Family, which is a critical thread in season 2 of Sweet Magnolias. I hope readers will sip their favorite Starbucks beverage as they flip the pages and prepare not only for the Netflix premiere, but the chance to share their thoughts about the story with their friends. After all, friendship is what this series is all about.”&nbsp;

To get the most out of the February pick,&nbsp;read the book,&nbsp;stream the long-awaited season two of Sweet Magnolias&nbsp;on Netflix on February 4th, and then&nbsp;tune into the ‘But Have You Read the Book’&nbsp;discussion with Uzo Aduba and actors&nbsp;JoAnna&nbsp;Garcia Swisher, Heather Headley and Brooke Elliott, showrunner Sheryl Anderson and author Sherryl Woods, on February 15th.&nbsp;

You’ve read the book, watched the film, and now it’s time to tune into the discussion. Watch as Uzo Aduba sits down with Passing’s Rebecca Hall, Ruth Negga, and Andre Holland at the Starbucks Reserve Roastery New York to talk about how this 100-year-old story went from book to screen.

Today, Starbucks and Netflix announced a new social content series as part of an exclusive relationship associated with the Netflix Book Club, a one-of-a-kind club for literary and entertainment lovers to hear about their new favorite books, films and series adaptations first.

When discussing a film or television adaptation, the first question often asked is, ‘but have you read the book?’ That’s the inspiration behind Starbucks and Netflix new monthly social content series – ‘But Have You Read the Book?’ – which will share an inside look at how a book is brought from page to screen. As the series host, three-time Emmy Award winner and star of the hit series adaptation Orange Is the New Black Uzo Aduba will have conversations about the process with cast, creators and authors over a cup of coffee at Starbucks.

“Coffee brings us together for a shared experience with loved ones, friends, and even strangers, and Starbucks has built a community over the years for people to have conversations with one another about literature and entertainment,” said Starbucks CMO Brady Brewer. “The new relationship we’ve formed with Netflix for ‘But Have You Read the Book?’ is an exciting way to bring these conversations from the third place to our customers, wherever they are.”

Each episode takes place at various Starbucks locations around the U.S., and Uzo and guests will dig deeper into the stories and encourage audiences to create a similar dialogue with others through behind-the-scenes content, conversations and discussion guides. Topics will range from what drew them into the work, to how they relate to the storyline, to what message they hope viewers and readers take away from the story.

“From Bridgerton, To All the Boys and Sweet Magnolias to Queen’s Gambit, Unorthodox, Virgin River and of course Orange Is the New Black, Netflix loves bringing books to life on screen and creating conversation with passionate readers and fans,” said Netflix CMO Bozoma Saint John. “We’re thrilled to partner with Starbucks and excited that the incredible Uzo Aduba will be our host to discuss favorite books and what goes into the writing, developing, casting and creating of our beloved series and films.”

Netflix Book Club’s first pick of the month is Nella Larsen’s Harlem Renaissance-era novel Passing. All are invited to read the book, watch the film on Netflix on November 10, and tune in for the first episode of ‘But Have You Read the Book?’ on November 16, which will live on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/stillwatchingnetflix">Still Watching Netflix YouTube Channel</a> and the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/netflixus">Netflix US Facebook channel</a>.

All are encouraged to participate in the book club by visiting <a href="http://NetflixBookClub.com">NetflixBookClub.com</a> to learn more about the current book selection, mark their calendars for the “But Have You Read the Book?” air date, and find behind-the-scenes content and discussion guides.

Netflix is the world’s leading streaming entertainment service with over 209 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries and feature films across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any Internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.

Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting high-quality arabica coffee. Today, with more than 33,000 stores worldwide, the company is the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world. Through our unwavering commitment to excellence and our guiding principles, we bring the unique Starbucks Experience to life for every customer through every cup. To share in the experience, please visit us in our stores or online at <a href="http://stories.starbucks.com">stories.starbucks.com</a> or <a href="http://www.starbucks.com">www.starbucks.com</a>.

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