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Discovery Series Ornament – Cambridge

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It seems that Starbucks decided to release as many Discovery Series locations as quickly as possible. And we get ornaments for the locations that never got one before. This is exactly the case with the Discovery Series Ornament—Cambridge because just as I got back from my trip to Boston, this little mug was spotted online.

Cambridge, founded in 1630, has a rich history deeply intertwined with American academic and revolutionary heritage. Originally part of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, the area was a crucial site during the American Revolution and later became home to two of the world’s most prestigious universities: Harvard (founded in 1636) and MIT.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – Massachusetts

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Here is the brand new release for the Bay State. Starbucks Discovery Series Ornament Massachusetts boasts a blue color on the inside and a yellow color title on the front of the mug.

Massachusetts holds a pivotal place in American history as the landing site of the Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock in 1620. The colony they established helped lay the foundation for early American democracy through the Mayflower Compact. The state later became a hotbed of revolutionary activity, with events like the Boston Tea Party and Paul Revere’s Ride igniting the American Revolution.… Read more

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Discovery Series – Boston

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I’ve reviewed the Boston Ornament earlier, and it’s time for the full-sized Discovery Series Boston mug now. These are landmarks and symbols of the city that were added to the design of the mug:

– Located in the heart of Boston, Quincy Market stands as a historic marketplace that has been serving locals and tourists since 1826. This Greek Revival-style building houses dozens of food vendors, offering everything from local specialties to international cuisine. The market’s central colonnade is often filled with street performers and musicians, creating a lively atmosphere that perfectly captures Boston’s vibrant spirit.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – Boston

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Discovery Series Ornament – Boston is making a comeback as there was no mini mug for this city in the previous collection. There was one for YAH though.

Boston, founded in 1630, is one of America’s oldest cities and played a pivotal role in the American Revolution. Key events like the Boston Tea Party and Paul Revere’s ride occurred here. The city became a center of abolitionism in the 19th century and later developed into a hub for education and innovation, home to renowned institutions like Harvard University and MIT.… Read more

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Been There Ornament – Massachusetts

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Starbucks Been There Ornament Massachusetts comes with sky blue string. There are not that many design elements on the front of the mug:
– “The Spirit of America”, a Massachusetts license plate slogan, initially a tourism jingle during the 1980s
– Boston cream pie is a yellow butter cake that is filled with custard or cream and topped with chocolate glaze
– Trailing arbutus – state flower.
– Basketball net and ball – this sports game was invented by gym teacher James Naismith in Springfield in 1981
– Whale for whale watching – popular touristic attraction from Boston down to Cape Cod… Read more

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Been There – Boston 2

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Thanks to my amazing reader, I have this exclusive news to share with you. Here’s Starbucks Been There Boston v2 mug. Wait, what? You heard it right – this is version 2 of the previously posted Boston mug. Here’s the comparison picture for you:

I know, these photos are really blurry, but we can still see, that v1 has “Boston Commons” on the back of the mug instead of “Boston Common” found on v2. Ironically this is a very common mistake made by tourists and non-locals.… Read more

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Been There – Boston

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Starbucks Been There Boston mug has not been found in stores yet, but we again have a leaked photo of the real mug. I will be monitoring the availability of this mug closely just because it’s in my “must have” list.
Update from 2018-05-21: this mug turned out to be v1! See this comparison picture:

“Boston Commons” is written instead of “Boston Common” – a typical mistake made by non-locals.… Read more

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Been There – Massachusetts

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This one is special for me, and not just because it’s blue, but because it’s coming from New England (since there are no state YAHs from this region, new mugs are always welcomed). Starbucks Been There Massachusetts it is!
Full description of the mug is yet to come.… Read more

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