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Discovery Series – Chicago

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Starbucks Discovery Series – Chicago mug compliments the ornament that I reviewed earlier. I’ve already gone over these symbols and landmarks from the ornament: Chicago-style hot dog, the Chicago “L”, Chicago Botanic Garden, and Chicago’s musical heritage. In this post, we will take a look at the remaining elements of the design:

– The popcorn on the front of the mug is probably a reference to Garrett Popcorn Shops, which has been a staple since 1949. Garrett’s Chicago Mix, a delicious blend of caramel and cheese popcorn, has become a local and tourist favorite, embodying the city’s unique take on a classic snack.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – Chicago

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I love the blue colors of the brand-new Discovery Series Ornament – Chicago. The bigger mug will follow, so stay tuned.

Chicago, known as the “Windy City,” has a vibrant history that has shaped its identity as one of the most iconic cities in the United States. Founded in 1833, Chicago quickly rose to prominence as a major transportation and trade hub due to its strategic location on the shores of Lake Michigan. The city’s history is closely intertwined with the development of the American Midwest, from the expansion of the railroad industry to the rise of the steel and manufacturing sectors.… Read more

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Been There Christmas – Chicago

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Been There Christmas mugs are popping up here and there! Starbucks Been There Christmas Chicago has been revealed even before being officially released in stores. Everything from the regular BT mug can be found here: subway wagon, baseball bat, football ball, sailboat, Chicago-style pizza (deep-dish pizza), and the flag of Chicago.
Did you know, that the historical events represented by the stars on the flag are Fort Dearborn, the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893, and the Century of Progress Exposition of 1933–34.… Read more

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Been There Ornament – Chicago

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Starbucks Been There Ornament Chicago has grey string and the following elements on the front:
– a subway wagon – that’s for The Chicago “L” which is Chicago’s rapid transit system. It the second-busiest rail mass transit system in the United States (after NYC).
– a baseball bat – is the reference to the Chicago Cubs – an American professional baseball team
– a football ball – for the Chicago Bears – a professional American football team
– a sailboat – is the reference to Chicago being located on the shore of Lake Michigan, one of the Great Lakes, and the only one being entirely in US.… Read more

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Been There – Chicago

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Please meet the Windy City, Starbucks Been There Chicago mug. Designed using my favorite, from this series, color palette, it will certainly be a “must get” mug for many. The full review is coming!… Read more

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Icon – Chicago

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This Icon mug came from Chicago, Usa. Dark Blue is used as its theme color. Water Tower can be seen on the front of the mug and Chicago Skyline on the back.
This mug is somewhat hard to find.
Countries of production: China… Read more

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