Been There Ornament – Xi’an
Starbucks Been There Ornament – Xi’an with the orange-red string. Here`s the review of the large mug.… Read more
The Latest Starbucks Mugs
Discovery Series Ornament – Korea
As promised yesterday, I’m eager to review the design of the Discovery Series Ornament – Korea with you. Much like the other mini mugs in this new collection, it features a notably more minimalist design approach. I do, however, wish the circular element had been rendered in a color other than green – something in line with the variation Starbucks applied to its Disney ornaments.
Here are the symbols from the design of the Discovery Series Ornament Korea that I was able to spot.… Read more
Been There – Brasília
Starbucks Been There – Brasília mug was released quite a while ago, and it remains widely available in stores.
Brasília wasn’t born organically like most capitals – it was imagined, designed, and raised from the ground in the middle of Brazil. Inaugurated in 1960 under President Juscelino Kubitschek, it was built to move the capital from coastal Rio de Janeiro to a more central location, spurring internal development. The city’s name simply reflects its role: the capital of Brazil – Brasília.… Read more
Been There Ornament – Harbin
Adding Been There Ornament – Harbin to the collection. Here’s the review of the design of the larger mug.… Read more
Starbucks Expands Discovery Series to Korea
Big news for Starbucks collectors: the Discovery Series is officially going global. For the first time, a mug from this line has been released outside the U.S. or Canada – and it’s landing in South Korea.
As you can see from this official Starbucks’ promotional banner, along with the Korea mug, they have also dropped a matching ornament and tumbler. This is a major shift in the series, which until now has focused exclusively on North American cities and regions. Korea’s release could be the first step in a wider expansion across Asia – and potentially beyond.… Read more
Been There Ornament – Yantai
Been There Ornament – Yantai with the orange string. Here’s the review of the large mug.… Read more
Discovery Series – Pike Place
I’ve finally spotted the Discovery mug for the location of the first Starbucks store. Discovery Series – Pike Place is now joining the already large family of mugs from this iconic spot.
Seattle’s Pike Place Market is more than a destination – it’s a cornerstone of the city’s identity. Founded in 1907, this buzzing marketplace is known for its seafood stalls, flower vendors, indie crafts, and food spots. But among all its gems, one location stands out to coffee lovers across the globe: the original Starbucks store.… Read more
Discovery Series – Saskatchewan
In addition to the symbols of the province featured on the ornament, the design of the Discovery Series – Saskatchewan seems to include a few others. However, I’m not entirely sure that the bird and flower depicted are actually Saskatchewan’s official provincial symbols. For instance, the yellow flowers look nothing like the province’s floral emblem, the Western Red Lily (Lilium philadelphicum). The same goes for the bird – it doesn’t resemble the Sharp-Tailed Grouse. Nonetheless, here is some information about these elements:
– The Western Red Lily, also known as the prairie lily, is Saskatchewan’s official provincial flower.… Read more
Been There Ornament – Jinan
Been There Ornament – Jinan the grey string. You can find the review of the design of the bigger mug here.… Read more
Been There – Navigator of the Seas
Been There – Navigator of the Seas is a mug for a Voyager-class cruise ship built by Kværner Masa-Yards in Turku, Finland, and launched in 2002 for Royal Caribbean International. At the time of its debut, it was one of the largest cruise ships in the world, measuring 1,020 feet in length and boasting a gross tonnage of over 139,000. Powered by six Wärtsilä diesel engines and equipped with Azipod propulsion, the ship is designed for both efficiency and stability across open waters.… Read more
