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· Ryan General
Starbucks Korea ‘Tank Day’ promotion draws outrage
A marketing campaign by Starbucks Korea has ignited public anger in South Korea after promotional slogans referencing “Tank Day” appeared on the anniversary of the 1980 Gwangju uprising, one of the country’s defining pro-democracy movements. The campaign quickly drew accusations…
· Carl Samson
Starbucks killer? China’s largest coffee chain makes US debut
Luckin Coffee, China’s largest coffee chain that overtook Starbucks in its home market, opened its first two U.S. locations in Manhattan on Monday. Where they are: Luckin opened stores at 755 Broadway in Greenwich Village near New York University and 800 6th Avenue in NoMad,…
· Michelle De Pacina
Jollibee aims to overtake Starbucks in global coffee market
Jollibee Foods, led by CEO Ernesto Tanmantiong, is making a bold move into the global coffee market with ambitions to rival Starbucks. With a recent $238 million acquisition of a 70% stake in South Korea’s Compose Coffee, Jollibee aims to expand its coffee presence with over…
· Editorial Staff
Starbucks is releasing boba-like ‘Pearls’ and not everyone is happy about it
Starbucks is adding a twist to its summer menu with “Pearls” — apparently its own version of boba — but some have already made up their minds against it. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Starbucks launches pork-flavored coffee in China
Starbucks China has launched a new limited product for the Chinese New Year that combines latte and pork to form a unique drink called the “Abundant Year Savory Latte.” About the unique product: Released to celebrate the Year of the Dragon, the Abundant Year Savory Latte…
· Isa Peralta
Starbucks Japan now selling a clear coffee drink called ‘Coffeeade’
Starbucks Japan is now offering a unique beverage that has the look of a clear drink and the aftertaste of coffee. About the drink: The multinational coffee chain’s clear coffee drink, which it calls “Coffeeade Cool Lime,” is available throughout Japan until Aug. 31.
· Carl Samson
Starbucks affirms LGBTQ+ support amid backlash over pro-trans India ad
Starbucks has affirmed its support for the LGBTQ+ community amid calls for a boycott over a recent ad for its India market that featured a trans model. Released on May 10, the 2-minute commercial marks the debut of a new campaign called #ItStartsWithYourName, which aims to…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘KPOP’ Broadway actor experiences racist incident at Starbucks in NYC
Lina Rose Lee, an actor who recently starred in the Broadway musical “KPOP,” took to social media to share a racist incident she experienced while at a coffee shop in Times Square, New York. Lee, who was recording a dance cover of Blackpink member Jisoo’s song “Flower” in Times…
· Carl Samson
Woman videoed spewing anti-Asian, anti-lesbian rant at Miami Starbucks
A woman was kicked out of a Starbucks in Miami after going on an anti-Asian and anti-lesbian rant against other customers. The incident, which was partly caught in a now-viral video, reportedly occurred at the Starbucks on Coral Way and 27th Avenue on March 6.
· Bryan Ke
Starbucks Japan adds powdered seaweed to new matcha Frappuccino
Starbucks Japan’s newest Frappucino is a limited-time drink with a dash of seaweed. In a press release issued on Monday, Starbucks Japan announced that its new drink, called the Matcha Genmai Mochi Frappuccino, will be available starting on Dec. 26.
· Carl Samson
New hanok-inspired Starbucks in S. Korea goes viral for its breathtaking design
A new Starbucks store in Daegu, South Korea, has gone viral on social media for its stunning architecture and interior design. Based on traditional homes called “hanok,” the Starbucks Daegu Jongro Goteak store features an open layout, ground seating, natural decor and…
· Ryan General
Starbucks chooses Indian-born CEO to lead company as it faces inflation, unionization
Laxman Narasimhan, the former CEO of multinational consumer goods company Reckitt, has been chosen as the next CEO of the global coffee chain Starbucks. The 55-year-old executive hails from the Indian city of Pune, where he completed a degree in mechanical engineering from the…
· Sarah Yukiko
Viral TikTok reveals Starbucks U.S. is testing out ‘coffee popping pearls’
Starbucks confirmed they are testing a new product called “coffee popping pearls” at two franchises in California and Washington state. Unlike typical tapioca balls from bubble tea, these coffee pearls burst when bitten and contain liquid coffee inside. Similar Starbucks…
· Bryan Ke
Starbucks apologizes for selling expired food in some China stores
Chinese health officials reportedly uncovered more food-safety concerns across several Starbucks branches after the American coffee chain issued an apology for concerns flagged by state media the day before. The apology: Starbucks apologized on Monday after state-run The Beijing…
· Bryan Ke
Starbucks Pays $14,000 to Thai Woman After Employee Drew ‘Slanty’ Eyes on Cup in Ireland
A Starbucks branch in Dublin, Ireland compensated a female customer of Thai descent €12,000 ($14,600) after one of its employees drew a smiley face with “slanty” eyes on her cup. Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) adjudication officer Kevin Baneham forced Atercin Liffey…
· Ryan General
BTS and Starbucks Are Partnering to Help Needy Children in Korea
Starbucks Korea is teaming up with K-pop supergroup BTS for a good cause. The “Be The Brightest Stars” campaign will feature exclusive Starbucks x BTS items, including limited-edition beverages, food and merchandise.
· Ryan General
Starbucks Malaysia Opens Second Cafe Staffed With All Deaf, Hard of Hearing Workers
Starbucks Malaysia recently opened its second outlet run by a staff of deaf employees. Following the success of its first “Signing Store” in Kuala Lumpur which opened in 2016, Starbucks has unveiled another store of its kind in Penang.
· Ryan General
Starbucks Japan Now Has a Pen That Gets You Coffee
Starbucks Japan is now selling pens. It is no ordinary pen, however, as it has the built-in ability to pay for your lattes and other items at Starbucks. The pen, which is designed like a drip coffee machine, can write like an actual pen with its “coffee brown” gel ink, reports…
· Bryan Ke
Spam Apparently F*cked Starbucks Because They Just Birthed a Mixed Baby
Hormel Foods, the American company behind the popular canned meat Spam, just announced its new limited-edition flavor for the coming autumn season in late September. The limited-edition Spam Pumpkin Spice 2-packs are set to hit the company’s online store and Walmart shelves on…
· Carl Samson
Starbucks Releases New Drink in Southeast Asia With ‘Coffee Boba’
A new frappuccino with what can only be described as the closest thing Starbucks has to boba is now available in several Southeast Asian countries. The drink, Dark Caramel Coffee Sphere Frappuccino, was released in Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines (which calls it Ultra…