Been There Christmas – Seattle

Here’s the another Christmas mug – Starbucks Been There Christmas Seattle. Again, it pretty much looks like the regular one, except being black and white. The first Starbucks store, a.k.a. the Pike Place Starbucks store, a.k.a. the Original Starbucks, which opened it’s doors in 1971, is presented on the front of the mug. The design of the store hasn’t change since and serves as touristic attraction nowadays, while being fully operational. While the Original Starbucks is always overcrowded, it is really hard to resist the temptation of coming inside and ordering a cup of coffee or buying a mug.… Read more

Been There Ornament – Seattle

New mini BTs are popping up pretty fast! Here’s the fresh release from today, Been There Ornament Seattle.
Below is the comparison photo of BT and BTO together. As we can see, many design elements were rearranged. It does look like some were removed, however the mini mug still has a lot to discover. The string is blue, same color as the inside of the mug.
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Been There – Seattle

I had no idea Seattle’s nickname is City of Goodwill till I saw Starbucks Been There Seattle mug. Indeed, this new collection allows you to learn more about places you’ve been to. Even before I do a full review I would like to mention, that famous Original Starbucks store is definitely on the front of the mug. Interesting enough, even Pike Place BT doesn’t have it.… Read more

You Are Here Christmas – New York and Seattle

Hello muggers. Can you just imagine if there were more US Christmas YAHs than just Hawaii and Pike Place Market released? Well, look at the picture. It’s hard to believe, but it turns out Starbucks had plans for more Christmas YAHs – at least two – New York and Seattle. God knows why these were never released, maybe it was supply shortage or they didn’t like the design. Is there still a number of New York and Seattle Christmas You Are Here mugs produced, sitting in the Starbucks storage?… Read more

Icon – Seattle 2

This Icon mug came from Seattle, Usa. Dark Green is used as its theme color. Winslow Ferry can be seen on the front of the mug and Space Needle Skyline on the back.
This mug is somewhat hard to find.
Countries of production: China… Read more

Icon – Seattle 1

This Icon mug came from Seattle, Usa. Dark Green is used as its theme color. Mt. Rainier can be seen on the front of the mug and Space Needle Skyline on the back.
This mug is rare (hard to find).
Countries of production: China… Read more