Starbucks Been There – Ciudad de Mexico is a mug for the capital and largest city of Mexico and the most populous city in North America. Did you know that Mexico City is located at the altitude of 7000 ft and hence is considered a high-altitude city? It is also the oldest capital in the Americas. The city was originally built on an island of Lake Texcoco by the Aztecs in 1325 as Tenochtitlan, which was almost completely destroyed by the Spanish in 1521.… Read more
Mexican BT mugs are finally making their appearance here. There are 26 in total and I would like to start with, Starbucks Been There – Mexico mug. It is designed using shades of green and yellow. Green, white and red are the colors of the National Flag. There is no official meaning of the colors, however, through the years they had the following symbolism:
– Green: independence (from Spain); Hope;
– White: religion (the Roman Catholic); Unity;
– Red: union (Europe and America); Blood of the national heroes;
Here are some symbols and points of interest from Mexico that can be seen on the mug:
– El Castillo (Temple of Kukulcan) a must-visit part of Chichen Itza, a pre-Columbian city built by the Maya people.… Read more
The Land of Enchantment State mini mug is here – Starbucks Been There Ornament New Mexico. More from the mug:
– White Sands National Monument – established in 1933, is an unique landscape of rare white gypsum sand dunes.
– State’s flag – officially introduced in 1925, is a yellow flag with the red sun symbol of the Zia (indigenous tribe) in the center.
– Greater roadrunner – official bird of the state. Although a roadrunner is capable of flight, it spends most of the time on the ground.… Read more
This is not the best picture quality, but Starbucks Been There New Mexico mug is here. There are fewer and fewer BT States mugs to be discovered and I believe we gonna be done by the end of the week. Will update this post with better pics as soon as have them.… Read more
This Icon mug came from New Mexico, Usa. Light Blue is used as its theme color. Taos Pueblo can be seen on the front of the mug and Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta on the back.
This mug is somewhat hard to find.
Countries of production: China… Read more
This Icon mug came from Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico. Dark Green is used as its theme color. Ãngel de la Independencia can be seen on the front of the mug and Palacio de Bellas Artes on the back.
This mug is pretty common.
Countries of production: China… Read more
This Icon mug came from Mexico. Dark Brown is used as its theme color. Aztec Sun Stone can be seen on the front of the mug and Pyramid of the Moon, Teotihuacan on the back.
This mug is pretty common.
Countries of production: China… Read more
Starbucks Discovery Series – Austin is the latest addition from Texas, which was expected, since all the collections from the past had it.
Austin stands as the proud capital of Texas, embodying the spirit of the Lone Star State. Founded in 1839, the city was named after Stephen F. Austin, the “Father of Texas.” Its origins trace back to the Republic of Texas era, when it served as the capital of the fledgling nation. Over the years, Austin evolved from a humble frontier settlement into a bustling hub of commerce, education, and government.… Read more
Starbucks Discovery Series – California is a fresh release for The Golden State. California, a state nestled along the western shores of the United States, boasts a captivating history with an intriguing origin for its name. The term “California” is believed to have originated from a 16th-century Spanish novel featuring a mythical island named “California.” Officially designated in 1846 during the Mexican–American War, California gained prominence during the mid-19th century Gold Rush, drawing fortune seekers from around the world. Today, it stands as a beacon of innovation, cultural diversity, and natural beauty, with its stunning landscapes ranging from sun-drenched beaches to majestic redwood forests.… Read more
