Been There Ornament – Yantai
Been There Ornament – Yantai with the orange string. Here’s the review of the large mug.… Read more
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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 Ornament – Zhuhai
These are the Starbucks Been There Ornament – Zhuhai and China country ornaments that can only be bought as a set. The string color is blue.… Read more
Been There – Kumamoto
Been There – Kumamoto seems to be the last mug from Japan that was missing on the site. It was released four years ago, so I am happy to finally add it.
Kumamoto, located on Japan’s Kyushu island, has a rich and resilient history centred around its iconic Kumamoto Castle. Built in the early 1600s by the feudal lord Kato Kiyomasa, the castle became a symbol of military strength and architectural ingenuity, featuring complex defensive designs. During the late Edo period, Kumamoto served as a key stronghold for the Hosokawa clan, who governed the region for over 200 years.… Read more
Been There Ornament – Chengdu
Been There Ornament – Chengdu comes in a set with the country ornament. You might be interested to read the review of the bigger mug.… Read more
Discovery Series – Hollywood
If I recall correctly, the Discovery Series – Hollywood is the first Starbucks mug for this famous neighbourhood in Los Angeles. Hollywood, originally a small independent community, was founded in 1887 and officially became a part of Los Angeles in 1910. Its transformation began in the early 20th century when filmmakers, drawn by the area’s mild climate and diverse landscapes, started setting up studios there. By the 1910s and 1920s, Hollywood had become the center of the American film industry, with iconic studios like Paramount, Warner Bros., and Universal establishing a lasting presence.… Read more
Been There Ornament – Qingdao
Been There Ornament – Qingdao is a mini-mug that replicates the bigger one that we reviewed earlier.… Read more
Been There Ornament – Dalian
Been There Ornament – Dalian comes with the blue string. See the review of the design of the bigger mug that I reviewed recently.
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Been There – Melbourne
Been There – Melbourne is a mug for a city with a rich and dynamic history, founded in 1835 by free settlers from Tasmania on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. Melbourne quickly grew from a small settlement into a thriving metropolis, spurred by the Victorian gold rush of the 1850s, which brought immense wealth and a wave of migration. By the late 19th century, it was one of the largest and wealthiest cities in the British Empire, known for its grand architecture, cultural institutions, and booming trade.… Read more
Been There Ornament – Beijing
Been There Ornament – Beijing is a mini mug for a city that is more than China’s capital – it’s a city layered with centuries of memory, culture, and quiet surprises. Beyond the towering government buildings and gleaming business districts lies a network of ancient hutongs: narrow alleys lined with grey brick homes, fluttering laundry, and the smell of breakfast steaming in bamboo baskets.
Each alley tells a different story – of revolution and poetry, of neighbors who’ve shared the same courtyard for generations.… Read more
