The Starbucks Relief Gold Coast is very similar to the mug that was added to this site ten years ago. This one has a black background, instead of green and fewer coloured elements. My understanding is that this is a regular version, and the “green” one is the Christmas Edition.… Read more
Starbucks Relief Madrid is another mug that was not added to the site at the time of its release, so I am correcting that now.
Featured on the front of the mug is Almudena Cathedral, the principal Catholic cathedral of Madrid and one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. Located opposite the Royal Palace, the cathedral blends neoclassical, neo-Gothic, and neo-Romanesque architectural styles, reflecting the long period over which it was constructed. Its richly decorated interior, colorful ceiling paintings, and impressive dome make it a remarkable cultural and religious site in the Spanish capital.… Read more
While revisiting some of the older Starbucks collections, I realized that a few Relief Series mugs are still missing from the site. One of them is the Relief Hong Kong 2 (Dragon) mug, and as the name immediately suggests, the dragon is the defining visual element of the design. The artwork places strong emphasis on the creature, giving the mug a bold and unmistakably Hong Kong identity that differs quite a bit from the more skyline-focused releases.
In Hong Kong and broader Chinese culture, the dragon holds deep symbolic importance and is traditionally associated with power, prosperity, wisdom, and good fortune.… Read more
This Relief mug was released for Vietnam and it’s main color is black. Following elements (points of attraction) are engraved on the mug Hoan Kiem Lake, Ben Tanh Market, The Huc Bridge, Water Pupperty, One Pillar Pagoda, Lotus, Temple of Literature, Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica. Production date: 2016… Read more
