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
Tag: City
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
Been There Ornament – Yantai
Been There Ornament – Yantai with the orange string. Here’s the review of the large mug.… 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 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
