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Discovery Series – Guanacaste

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The Starbucks Discovery Series Guanacaste mug highlights one of Costa Rica’s most distinctive regions, known for its dry tropical forests, volcanic landscapes, Pacific beaches, wildlife, ranching traditions, and strong Chorotega cultural influence. Guanacaste is the driest part of the country, yet its landscape is remarkably varied, stretching from coastal plains and surf towns to mountain forests and active volcanic areas. The province is also closely associated with cattle ranching, traditional music, pottery, and some of Costa Rica’s best-known national parks.

Here are some of the landscapes, traditions, wildlife, and activities featured in the design:

– The large mountain appears to be Rincón de la Vieja Volcano, one of the main volcanic landmarks of Guanacaste.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – Guanacaste

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The Starbucks Discovery Series Ornament Guanacaste is an especially interesting release because this is the first time Guanacaste has received its own Starbucks mug or ornament. The province occupies the northwestern corner of Costa Rica and is known for its volcanic landscapes, tropical dry forests, wildlife, ranching traditions, and long Pacific coastline. It is also one of the country’s best-known regions for outdoor activities, with national parks, beaches, hiking trails, and surf towns spread across the province.

Here are some of the natural landmarks, wildlife, and activities featured in the design:

– Arenal Volcano, part of the Cordillera de Guanacaste region, adds one of Costa Rica’s most recognizable volcanic landscapes to the design.… Read more

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Discovery Series – Alberta

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This mug, Discovery Series Alberta, is the final addition to the Starbucks collection of provincial Canadian releases.

Alberta is a western Canadian province shaped by vast prairies, northern boreal forests, and the towering peaks of the Rocky Mountains. Its history is rooted in Indigenous nations who have lived on the land for thousands of years, followed by fur trade routes, ranching expansion, and later waves of settlement driven by agriculture and energy development. Over time, Alberta evolved into one of Canada’s most economically dynamic provinces, known for its natural resources and strong cultural identity.… Read more

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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 – 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 – Alberta

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Discovery Series Ornament Alberta is the first-ever mini mug for this Canadian Province.

Alberta joined the Canadian Confederation on September 1, 1905, as one of two provinces (along with Saskatchewan) carved from the Northwest Territories. The region was shaped by Indigenous peoples, including the Blackfoot, Cree, and Métis, before the arrival of European fur traders in the 18th century. The completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1885 opened Alberta to settlement, while the discovery of oil at Leduc in 1947 transformed the province from an agricultural economy into Canada’s energy powerhouse.… Read more

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Discovery Series – Atlantic Canada

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Discovery Series Atlantic Canada is a mug for the four easternmost provinces of Canada – New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador – where European settlement began in the early 1600s. French Acadians established communities in the 1600s before British conquest led to the tragic deportation of Acadians in 1755. The region’s economy was built on fishing, shipbuilding, and maritime trade, with cod fishing sustaining communities for centuries until the devastating collapse of fish stocks in the 1990s.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – Atlantic Canada

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Similar to the previous collection, Starbucks released a single mug for the Atlantic Canada region rather than separate designs for each province. This approach added some challenges for designers, as they had to create a one-size-fits-all design for the Discovery Series Ornament Atlantic Canada.

Atlantic Canada refers to the region of Eastern Canada comprising four provinces: New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island. The term “Atlantic Canada” was coined by Joey Smallwood, the first premier of Newfoundland, when the Dominion of Newfoundland joined Canada in 1949.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – Manitoba

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Happy to add this cute little Discovery Series Ornament Manitoba to my collection.

Manitoba has a long history shaped by Indigenous cultures, the fur trade, and early settlers who helped develop the province into what it is today. The region has been home to First Nations for thousands of years, and their traditions still influence the province’s identity. Later, the fur trade connected Manitoba to the rest of Canada and supported new communities. Winnipeg eventually grew into a major cultural and transportation hub.… Read more

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Discovery Series – British Columbia

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Discovery Series British Columbia is a mug for the Canadian Province which has a history shaped by Indigenous peoples, rugged landscapes, and the Pacific coastline. Long before it joined Confederation in 1871, First Nations communities lived across its forests, islands, and mountains with deep cultural and environmental knowledge. The arrival of European explorers and the fur trade brought rapid change to the region. Gold rushes, railroads, and coastal ports later fueled its growth and diversity. Today, British Columbia stands as a blend of natural wonder, outdoor adventure, and vibrant cultural identity.… Read more

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