You Are Here Christmas – London Speckle Debossed

The You Are Here Christmas – London Speckle Debossed mug is a fascinating prototype from a private collection, and it is currently being offered for sale. That makes this a rare opportunity to acquire a truly unique piece of Starbucks memorabilia, especially since this version never made it to store shelves. The design itself is unlike anything Starbucks ultimately released in the You Are Here series: the surface is covered with subtle speckles, while the vertical STARBUCKS wordmark is debossed directly into the ceramic instead of being printed.… Read more

Discovery Series – Curitiba

The Starbucks Discovery Series Curitiba mug highlights a city known for its parks, distinctive architecture, urban planning, and strong connection to nature. Curitiba became the capital of Paraná in the 19th century and later grew rapidly with waves of European immigration, especially from Poland, Germany, Italy, and Ukraine. Over time, the city became internationally known for its public transportation system and environmental planning, while landmarks such as the Botanical Garden, Ópera de Arame, and Oscar Niemeyer Museum gave it a very recognizable visual identity.… Read more

Discovery Series Ornament – Kaohsiung

The Starbucks Discovery Series Ornament Kaohsiung focuses on a few symbols closely connected with this major port city in southern Taiwan. Kaohsiung developed from a small harbor settlement into one of Taiwan’s largest cities and an important center for shipping, industry, and trade. In recent decades, the waterfront has been transformed with new public spaces, cultural attractions, light rail, and pedestrian areas, while the wider municipality also includes coastal districts, agricultural towns, and mountain landscapes.

– The large bunch of Cishan bananas refers to one of Kaohsiung’s best-known agricultural specialties.… Read more

Discovery Series – Huế

The Starbucks Discovery Series Hue mug highlights one of Vietnam’s most historic cities. Huế served as the imperial capital of the Nguyễn Dynasty from 1802 to 1945, and much of its identity is still tied to royal architecture, court traditions, Buddhism, and life along the Perfume River. The city is also known for its refined cuisine, much of which developed under imperial influence. Today, Huế remains one of the country’s most distinctive cultural destinations, with the Complex of Huế Monuments recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.… Read more

You Are Here Disney – California Adventure Cars Land

The You Are Here Disney California Adventure Cars Land Prototype is yet another unreleased mug that appears to have been planned for 2017. Interestingly, the sticker on the bottom shows that the sample was approved, yet the mug never made it to store shelves. Unfortunately, despite reaching that stage of production, this design seems to have remained a prototype only. The artwork is dedicated entirely to Cars Land, the area of Disney California Adventure inspired by Radiator Springs and the landscapes of the Disney-Pixar Cars movies.… Read more

Discovery Series – Jamaica

The Starbucks Discovery Series Jamaica mug captures some of the country’s best-known traditions, foods, landscapes, music, and wildlife. Jamaica became independent from the United Kingdom in 1962, but its culture reflects a much longer history shaped by Indigenous peoples, European colonization, the African diaspora, and later migration. Today, the island is especially well known for reggae and dancehall, world-class athletics, distinctive cuisine, tropical scenery, and a strong cultural influence far beyond its size.

Track and field is one of Jamaica’s greatest sporting strengths.… Read more

Discovery Series Ornament – México

The Starbucks Discovery Series Ornament Mexico focuses on a few traditions and foods that are instantly associated with the country. Mexico’s history stretches from ancient civilizations such as the Maya and Mexica to more than three centuries of Spanish colonial rule and independence in the early 19th century. Today, its identity is shaped by an enormous variety of regional cultures, foods, festivals, and traditions, several of which appear in this compact ornament design.

– The bright orange cempasúchil, or Mexican marigold, is closely connected with Día de Muertos.… Read more

Discovery Series – Ensenada

The Starbucks Discovery Series Ensenada mug focuses on one of Baja California’s best-known coastal cities, where the Pacific Ocean, vineyards, seafood, and outdoor adventure all play a major role. Ensenada developed as an important port and today is especially known for its wine country, cruise tourism, and food scene. The surrounding municipality stretches far beyond the city itself, reaching vineyards, rugged coastline, and mountain areas such as the Sierra de San Pedro Mártir. Starbucks specifically highlights the Wine Route, La Bufadora, Sierra de San Pedro Mártir, micheladas, fish tacos, and surfing among the main themes used for this design.… Read more

You Are Here Ornament – Tokyo

People who have followed my blog from the very beginning might remember this post from 2019, when I was excited to review what appeared to be a new mug from Japan, only to realize that it was an unreleased prototype. It was especially disappointing because Japan never received any city-specific You Are Here releases. The only YAH items released there were the mini set of five country mugs and ornaments: one regular version and four seasonal editions, one for each time of the year.… Read more

Discovery Series Ornament – Taichung

The Starbucks Discovery Series Ornament Taichung highlights a few of the city’s best-known natural, cultural, and recreational features. Taichung developed from a regional settlement into one of Taiwan’s largest urban centers, while still retaining easy access to mountains, wetlands, flower farms, and agricultural areas. Its location in central Taiwan gives the city a particularly varied landscape, stretching from the coast in the west to higher elevations farther inland.

– The large cup of bubble tea is a fitting choice for Taichung, which is widely associated with the drink’s origins.… Read more

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