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Discovery Series Ornament – Costa Rica

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The Starbucks Discovery Series Ornament Costa Rica highlights the extraordinary wildlife and landscapes of this small Central American country. Costa Rica became independent from Spain in 1821 and is known today for its commitment to protecting its natural environment. Despite covering only a small part of the world’s land surface, the country contains tropical rainforests, cloud forests, volcanoes, beaches, and an exceptional variety of wildlife, much of it protected within national parks and reserves.

– The Arenal Volcano is one of Costa Rica’s most recognizable natural landmarks.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – Bolivia

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The Starbucks Discovery Series Ornament Bolivia showcases some of the country’s best-known natural and cultural symbols in the smaller ornament format. Bolivia became an independent republic in 1825 and takes its name from Simón Bolívar. Its geography is remarkably varied, stretching from the high Andes and Altiplano to valleys, tropical lowlands, and the Amazon basin. This diversity is reflected especially well in the ornament’s combination of high-altitude scenery and tropical plants.

– The llama is one of the animals most closely associated with Bolivia and the Andes.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – Taiwan

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I am lucky to have a friend who travels a lot and sends me these. It would be much harder to get them otherwise. Starbucks released six ornaments for the “Formosa,” and I have them all!

The Starbucks Discovery Series Ornament Taiwan features a compact selection of symbols highlighting the island’s landscapes, wildlife, agriculture, and outdoor activities. Taiwan’s history has been shaped by its Indigenous peoples as well as periods of Dutch, Spanish, Qing, Japanese, and Republic of China rule. The island is also remarkably mountainous, with its rugged interior rising sharply from the densely populated coastal plains.… Read more

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Discovery Series – Philippines

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The Starbucks Discovery Series Philippines mug explores the history, traditions, food, and landscapes of this Southeast Asian archipelago. Spanish colonial rule began in the 16th century, with Manila becoming the colonial capital in 1571. Following the Philippine Revolution, independence from Spain was proclaimed on June 12, 1898, although the islands subsequently came under American rule. The Philippines finally gained full sovereignty in 1946, and today its culture reflects centuries of indigenous traditions combined with Spanish, Asian, and American influences.

– The jeepney immediately stands out on the front of the mug.… Read more

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Relief – Australia Red

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Relief Australia Red is yet another mug that was released quite some time ago but was missing from my list. Judging by the Christmas decorations featured in the design, this appears to be a Holiday Edition! This makes it the fourth version of the Relief Australia mug. Do you have them all?… Read more

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Discovery Series – Bolivia

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The Discovery Series Bolivia mug introduces another South American country release with a design that moves from the Andes to the Amazon and combines traditional culture with some of Bolivia’s most famous landscapes and foods. The history of Bolivia stretches back to ancient Andean civilizations, including Tiwanaku, before the region became part of the Inca Empire and later Spanish colonial territory. Bolivia gained independence in 1825 and was named after Simón Bolívar. Today, the country is defined by the coexistence of indigenous traditions, colonial history, and an extraordinary variety of landscapes, ranging from the Andes and high-altitude salt flats to tropical lowlands.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – Puerto Rico

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The Starbucks Discovery Series Ornament Puerto Rico brings together several images that capture the island’s tropical landscapes, historic architecture, and strong connection to the sea. Puerto Rico’s culture developed from a mixture of Taíno, Spanish, African, and later Caribbean and American influences, with the island becoming a Spanish colony following Christopher Columbus’s arrival in 1493. Today, Puerto Rico is known for its distinctive culture, beautiful natural scenery, and historic cities.

– Puerto Rico surfing appears among the symbols on the ornament, reflecting the island’s long coastline and excellent surfing conditions.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – Philippines

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Starbucks has released a bunch of mugs from the Philippines and only one ornament so far. Something tells me that the mini mugs for the cities of this archipelagic country will follow.

The Discovery Series Ornament Philippines showcases several of the country’s best-known natural and cultural symbols. Although much smaller than the full-sized mug, the ornament captures what makes the Philippines unique, from its volcanic landscapes and tropical fruits to its beloved national icons and everyday life on the islands.

– Mayon Volcano forms the backdrop of the design.… Read more

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Discovery Series – Japan

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The Discovery Series Japan mug marks the beginning of a new chapter for the Starbucks collectables from this beautiful country. Let me remind you that the previous collection featured no fewer than five variations of the Japan mug: the regular edition along with special releases for spring, summer, autumn, and winter, each showcasing seasonal artwork while keeping the same overall concept. It will be interesting to see whether Starbucks follows the same approach with the Discovery Series. Personally, I would love to see the beautiful sakura tree on the front of this mug transform throughout the seasons, changing from delicate pink blossoms in spring to lush greenery in summer, vibrant autumn colors, and a snow-covered landscape in winter.… Read more

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