Been There – Kolkata

Been There Kolkata is a mug for a major cultural and historical city in eastern India, known for its colonial heritage, art, and literature.

Kolkata, formerly known as Calcutta, served as the capital of British India from 1773 to 1911, growing from a small trading post into a major imperial city. The British East India Company established its presence in the late 1600s, transforming the area into a commercial hub. Kolkata became the center of the Bengal Renaissance in the 19th century, producing literary giants, reformers, and artists who shaped modern Indian culture.… Read more

Discovery Series Ornament – El Salvador

The Starbucks Discovery Series has taken an important new step by expanding into Central America. The first release showing this change is the Discovery Series Ornament El Salvador. Until now, the series has mainly focused on the United States, so this release clearly shows a wider direction. This expansion suggests that we will soon see dozens of new Discovery Series mugs and ornaments for Central and South American countries.

The design of the El Salvador ornament is similar to what we have already seen in Discovery Series releases from the USA.… Read more

Discovery Series Ornament – Indianapolis

Discovery Series Ornament Indianapolis is a mini mug for the “Crossroads of America”.

Indianapolis was founded in 1821 as a planned city and chosen for its central location within Indiana, which later earned it the nickname “The Crossroads of America.” Its growth accelerated with the arrival of railroads and major highways, transforming it into a transportation and manufacturing hub. Over time, the city developed a strong cultural identity shaped by sports, music, and Midwestern traditions, all of which are reflected in the imagery of the mug.… Read more

Discovery Series – Manitoba

A colourful mug, Discovery Series – Manitoba, accompanies the ornament from this Canadian Province that we reviewed earlier.

Manitoba joined the Canadian Confederation on July 15, 1870, as the fifth province, created from the Red River Colony following Louis Riel’s Red River Rebellion. The province’s name derives from Indigenous words meaning “strait of the spirit,” referring to Lake Manitoba. Winnipeg grew into Manitoba’s capital as railways connected the prairies to eastern markets. Today, Manitoba balances Indigenous heritage, multicultural population, and agricultural economy while serving as Canada’s geographic heart.… Read more

Discovery Series Ornament – Calgary

The mini mugs are back for this Canadian city where prairie grit meets mountain air. Discovery Series Ornament Calgary features cool blue tones, a subtle nod to the nearby Rocky Mountains.

Calgary was established in 1875 as a North-West Mounted Police fort at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow Rivers, initially serving to maintain order during western expansion. The arrival of the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1883 transformed the frontier outpost into a ranching and agricultural center serving southern Alberta’s cattle industry.… Read more

Been There – Antofagasta

Been There Antofagasta is the latest release from Chile.

The Antofagasta Region in northern Chile takes its name from the port city of Antofagasta, with the word likely derived from indigenous languages meaning “hidden town” or referring to copper deposits. Spanish colonial presence remained limited in this harsh desert until the 19th century, when mining operations discovered vast nitrate and copper deposits. The region was originally part of Bolivia until the War of the Pacific (1879-1884) resulted in Chile annexing the territory, gaining access to valuable mineral resources.… Read more

Discovery Series – Miami University

Discovery Series Miami University is the latest addition to the Campus Collection.

Miami University was founded in 1809 in Oxford, Ohio – yes, Ohio, not Florida – making it the 10th oldest public university in the United States and predating the city of Miami, Florida by 87 years. The confusion persists to this day, with students constantly explaining that they attend Miami in Ohio, not the “U” in Florida. Named for the Miami tribe indigenous to the region, the university earned the nickname “Mother of Fraternities” as the birthplace of several major Greek organizations, including Beta Theta Pi, Phi Delta Theta, and Sigma Chi in the 1830s-1840s.… Read more

Discovery Series – Wisconsin

Discovery Series Wisconsin for a state which blends nature, tradition, and Midwestern warmth

Wisconsin became the 30th state on May 29, 1848, after decades as a territory attracting immigrants from Germany, Scandinavia, and Poland who established farms and communities. The state’s name derives from a Native American word meaning “gathering of the waters,” reflecting its abundant rivers and lakes. Wisconsin’s economy flourished through dairy farming, brewing, and manufacturing, earning the nickname “America’s Dairyland” as cheese and milk production became synonymous with the state.… Read more

Discovery Series Ornament – Edmonton

The Discovery Series Ornament Edmonton is a fresh release for a dynamic Canadian city known for its vast river valley, thriving arts scene, and role as Alberta’s capital.

Edmonton emerged as a fur trading post in 1795 when the Hudson’s Bay Company established Fort Edmonton along the North Saskatchewan River. The settlement grew slowly until the Klondike Gold Rush of 1897-1898 made Edmonton a gateway for prospectors heading north, while the arrival of the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1891 spurred development.… Read more

Discovery Series – The Hamptons

Discovery Series The Hamptons is a mug for a collection of upscale seaside towns known for their beaches, historic villages, and summer retreat culture.

The Hamptons encompass a collection of villages and hamlets on the eastern end of Long Island, New York, with settlement dating back to the 1640s when English colonists established farming and whaling communities. Originally known as Southampton, East Hampton, and surrounding areas, these towns remained agricultural and fishing communities for centuries before transformation began in the late 1800s when wealthy New Yorkers discovered the pristine beaches.… Read more

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