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Discovery Series – Ontario

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Discovery Series Ontario is the mug for Canada’s most populous province, home to the nation’s capital, diverse landscapes, and vibrant cities like Toronto and Ottawa.

Ontario’s story is one of movement, trade, and transformation. The region was home to First Nations peoples for thousands of years before French explorers arrived in the early 17th century, followed by British control after the Treaty of Paris in 1763. Officially established as a province in 1867 at the time of Canadian Confederation, Ontario has since grown into the country’s most populous province, shaped by waves of immigration, industrial development, and its strategic location along the Great Lakes and major waterways.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – New Mexico

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Discovery Series Ornament New Mexico is a mini mug for the State known as the Land of Enchantment, that blends ancient cultures, dramatic desert landscapes, and a deep artistic spirit unlike anywhere else in the United States.

New Mexico’s history is shaped by layers of Native American, Spanish, Mexican, and American influence, making it one of the oldest cultural crossroads in the United States. Long before it became a U.S. territory in 1850 and a state in 1912, the region was home to ancestral Pueblo peoples whose settlements date back more than a thousand years.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – El Salvador

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The Starbucks Discovery Series has taken an important new step by expanding into Central America. The first release showing this change is the Discovery Series Ornament El Salvador. Until now, the series has mainly focused on the United States, so this release clearly shows a wider direction. This expansion suggests that we will soon see dozens of new Discovery Series mugs and ornaments for Central and South American countries.

The design of the El Salvador ornament is similar to what we have already seen in Discovery Series releases from the USA.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – Indianapolis

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Discovery Series Ornament Indianapolis is a mini mug for the “Crossroads of America”.

Indianapolis was founded in 1821 as a planned city and chosen for its central location within Indiana, which later earned it the nickname “The Crossroads of America.” Its growth accelerated with the arrival of railroads and major highways, transforming it into a transportation and manufacturing hub. Over time, the city developed a strong cultural identity shaped by sports, music, and Midwestern traditions, all of which are reflected in the imagery of the mug.… Read more

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Discovery Series – Manitoba

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A colourful mug, Discovery Series – Manitoba, accompanies the ornament from this Canadian Province that we reviewed earlier.

Manitoba joined the Canadian Confederation on July 15, 1870, as the fifth province, created from the Red River Colony following Louis Riel’s Red River Rebellion. The province’s name derives from Indigenous words meaning “strait of the spirit,” referring to Lake Manitoba. Winnipeg grew into Manitoba’s capital as railways connected the prairies to eastern markets. Today, Manitoba balances Indigenous heritage, multicultural population, and agricultural economy while serving as Canada’s geographic heart.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – Calgary

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The mini mugs are back for this Canadian city where prairie grit meets mountain air. Discovery Series Ornament Calgary features cool blue tones, a subtle nod to the nearby Rocky Mountains.

Calgary was established in 1875 as a North-West Mounted Police fort at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow Rivers, initially serving to maintain order during western expansion. The arrival of the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1883 transformed the frontier outpost into a ranching and agricultural center serving southern Alberta’s cattle industry.… Read more

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Discovery Series – Miami University

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Discovery Series Miami University is the latest addition to the Campus Collection.

Miami University was founded in 1809 in Oxford, Ohio – yes, Ohio, not Florida – making it the 10th oldest public university in the United States and predating the city of Miami, Florida by 87 years. The confusion persists to this day, with students constantly explaining that they attend Miami in Ohio, not the “U” in Florida. Named for the Miami tribe indigenous to the region, the university earned the nickname “Mother of Fraternities” as the birthplace of several major Greek organizations, including Beta Theta Pi, Phi Delta Theta, and Sigma Chi in the 1830s-1840s.… Read more

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Discovery Series – Wisconsin

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Discovery Series Wisconsin for a state which blends nature, tradition, and Midwestern warmth

Wisconsin became the 30th state on May 29, 1848, after decades as a territory attracting immigrants from Germany, Scandinavia, and Poland who established farms and communities. The state’s name derives from a Native American word meaning “gathering of the waters,” reflecting its abundant rivers and lakes. Wisconsin’s economy flourished through dairy farming, brewing, and manufacturing, earning the nickname “America’s Dairyland” as cheese and milk production became synonymous with the state.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – Edmonton

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The Discovery Series Ornament Edmonton is a fresh release for a dynamic Canadian city known for its vast river valley, thriving arts scene, and role as Alberta’s capital.

Edmonton emerged as a fur trading post in 1795 when the Hudson’s Bay Company established Fort Edmonton along the North Saskatchewan River. The settlement grew slowly until the Klondike Gold Rush of 1897-1898 made Edmonton a gateway for prospectors heading north, while the arrival of the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1891 spurred development.… Read more

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Discovery Series – The Hamptons

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Discovery Series The Hamptons is a mug for a collection of upscale seaside towns known for their beaches, historic villages, and summer retreat culture.

The Hamptons encompass a collection of villages and hamlets on the eastern end of Long Island, New York, with settlement dating back to the 1640s when English colonists established farming and whaling communities. Originally known as Southampton, East Hampton, and surrounding areas, these towns remained agricultural and fishing communities for centuries before transformation began in the late 1800s when wealthy New Yorkers discovered the pristine beaches.… Read more

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