I missed the grand launch last month for the Starbucks Philippines' big unveiling of their Christmas and Holiday edition for new products, beverage, food, merchandise and also the much awaited 2017 Starbucks planner.
But that's okay, the announcement for the first dibs were covered and posted by Lace over her blog at
http://www.mommylace.com/2016/10/29/starbucks-philippines-christmas-grand-launch/, thanks t my wife for being there and sending me some samples and also content to be posted here at Azrael's Merryland Blog.
I will list everything here in my blog so that you can have a check list of what to try, to buy and own this Christmas 2016.
Also get to know the mechanics on how to score this 2017 Starbucks Planner for FREE
just read in the details below!
Thanks to Starbucks Philippines for sharing the first dibs to us Starbucks bloggers, fans and collectors
Also..thank goodness for bringing back the chicken fajita!! fave ko yan eh
NEW BEVERAGE
Promotion Period: November 2, 2016 – January 8, 2017
(NEW!) SANTA HAT DARK MOCHA FRAPPUCCINO® BLENDED BEVERAGE
Dark mocha topped with a crafted Santa Hat made with classic and Strawberry whipped cream, strawberry drizzle and a dollop of snowy white whipped cream on top.
(Also available in hot and iced formats)
Tall – ₱ 170
Grande ₱ 185
Venti– ₱ 200
PEPPERMINT MOCHA
Chocolaty coffee with peppermint notes and topped with whipped cream, mocha drizzle and red and white candy bits.
(Also available in iced and blended formats)
Short - ₱ 160
Tall – ₱ 170
Grande ₱ 185
Venti– ₱ 200
TOFFEE NUT LATTE
Ring in the Christmas season with steamed milk, espresso and toffee nut syrup, topped off with whipped cream and beloved toffee nut sprinkles.
(Also available in iced and blended formats)
Short - ₱ 160
Tall – ₱ 170
Grande ₱ 185
Venti– ₱ 200
NEW FOOD
Promotion Period: November 2, 2016 – January 8, 2017
CHOCOLATE CRÊPE CAKE
Seventeen (17) layers of crêpe with Belgian chocolate cream in between each layer.
₱ 140 (slice)
₱1,250 (whole)
CHOCOLATE FUDGE CHEESECAKE
Dark chocolate cheesecake loaded with chocolate fudge bar, roasted walnuts and chocolate chips.
₱ 140 (slice)
₱1,550 (whole)
SINGLE-ORIGIN CHOCOLATE CAKE MADE WITH VENEZUELAN CACAO BEANS
Milky and light vanilla sponge cake layered with creamy milk chocolate and finished with milk chocolate frosting made with Venezuelan cacao beans.
₱ 150 (slice)
₱1,350 (whole)
CHOCOLATE CRUFFIN
Light chocolate cream makes a luscious filling for this muffin- shaped croissant. A sprinkling of cocoa powder completes this delectable treat.
₱ 85
TRIPLE CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE COOKIE
Delicious dark chocolate cookie that is crisp on the outside and gooey on the inside.
₱ 65
GINGERBREAD COOKIE
A polar bear gingerbread cookie decorated with sugar icing.
₱ 55
CHICKEN FAJITA ROLL
A tortilla filled with mouth-watering Mexican flavored chicken breast fillet.
₱ 100
CHICKEN AND TURKEY WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE ON CROISSANT BAGUETTE
Slow-cooked chicken and turkey marinated in Christmas spices, thick cranberry sauce and sweet and salty apple stuffing on a light and buttery croissant baguette. Best served warm.
₱ 170
CROQUE MONSIEUR ON CROISSANT BAGUETTE
A flaky butter croissant baguette filled with slow-roasted honey ham, Fontina and Emmental cheese then topped with béchamel sauce and grated cheese. Best served warm.
₱ 170
CHOCOLATE TOFFEE NUT LOAF
Moist and decadent chocolate loaf topped with chocolate and toffee.
₱ 65 (slice)
₱585 (whole)
PEPPERMINT BROWNIE
Moist and chewy chocolate brownie with peppermint cheese filling and topped with chocolate ganache.
₱ 75
CRANBERRY BLISS BAR
This treat is as tasty as it is gorgeous. Made with sweet cream cheese icing, tart dried cranberries, chopped pistachio and then drizzled with white chocolate.
₱ 75
STARBUCKS CHRISTMAS BLEND
Promotion Period: November 2, 2016 – January 8, 2017
STARBUCKS® CHRISTMAS BLEND
“Vintage 2016” on our bag celebrates this coffee’s unique blend and roast, bringing forward what’s special about this coffee and the year we created it.
Each year our rare aged Sumatra gives Christmas Blend its heart and soul. Sumatran beans take on such intriguing flavors over time – and so we tend them meticulously for up to five years, specially roasting the beans at the exact moment of readiness. Adding lively Latin American and mellow Indonesian coffees completes this blend, remarkably true to the season. Layered and rich with vibrant notes of cedary spice, this is vintage 2016.
Complementary Flavors: Orange, nutmeg, clove and cinnamon
₱445
STARBUCKS® CHRISTMAS BLEND ESPRESSO ROAST
The nuanced flavor of our rare aged Sumatra evokes the richness of the season in this bold coffee, inspired by the tradition of Christmas Blend. The addition of dark-roasted Latin American and Indonesian beans lends a caramelly sweetness and hearty spiciness with vibrant cedary spice layers.
Complementary Flavors: Ginger, orange, pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, caramelized sugar
₱445
STARBUCKS VIA® CHRISTMAS BLEND
Our artful blend of the finest aged Sumatra, lively Latin American and mellow Indonesian instant and microground 100% Arabica coffee creates layers of deep spiciness and a touch of sweetness to enjoy wherever, whenever.
Starbucks VIA® Christmas Blend makes a thoughtful gift for coffee lovers, and is a way for anyone to enjoy Starbucks coffee at home or on the go.
₱395
STARBUCKS® ORIGAMI™ CHRISTMAS BLEND
Starbucks Origami™ is a convenient and delicious cup of brewed coffee that you can enjoy wherever you may be.
The exact same finest aged Sumatra, lively Latin American and mellow Indonesian highest quality Arabica coffees at the heart of all of our Christmas blends, now in a perfect, elegantly designed single-use filter.
₱295
2017 STARBUCKS PLANNER
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
A customer can avail of a Starbucks® Christmas Traditions Promo card from November 2, 2016 to January 8, 2017 with no purchase required.
One sticker is awarded for each Starbucks® handcrafted beverage purchase. Holder must accumulate a total of eighteen (18) stickers, to redeem one (1) Limited Edition Starbucks Coffee 2017 Planner.
Beverage Required Number of Stickers
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Holiday Featured Beverages 9 stickers
choice of any of the following:
Toffee Nut Latte*
Peppermint Mocha*
Santa Hat Dark Mocha*
*(hot, iced or Frappuccino®
blended beverage)
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Any Starbucks Core Handcrafted 9 stickers
Beverage of your choice
EXCEPT bottled beverages
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TOTAL 18 stickers
Customer must present the Starbucks® Christmas Traditions card to the barista upon purchase to get the corresponding number of stickers.
In case any of the Holiday featured beverages are not available (ex. Toffee Nut Latte), customers can substitute it with any of the remaining holiday featured beverages (ex. Santa Hat Dark Mocha or Peppermint Mocha). Should all three (3) not be available, only then can customers substitute with any espresso-based or Frappuccino® blended beverage of their choice.
A customer must complete the required number of stickers to qualify for the redemption of one (1) Limited Edition Starbucks Coffee 2017 Planner. A combination of up to two (2) promo cards will be allowed, provided that the 9 featured plus 9 core beverages have been purchased. Excess stickers for combined cards will be forfeited.
Once all stickers are completed, customer must submit the Starbucks® Christmas Traditions Card/s to redeem one (1) Limited Edition Starbucks Coffee 2017 Planner from any Starbucks Coffee store in the Philippines.
Tampering with and/or transferring of stickers to obtain the required number of stickers will render all promo cards null and void.
Every purchase of a handcrafted beverage (including Starbucks Signature Pairings bundled beverage) using a Starbucks Card will be awarded one (1) sticker and one (1) Beverage Star. Terms and conditions that apply to the Starbucks Card are available on www.starbucks.ph/card.
Single receipt bulk purchase of food and other retail items (merchandise, whole bean and Starbucks VIA®) worth at least ₱7,000 will entitle the customer to one (1) Limited Edition Starbucks Coffee 2017 Planner. Combination of receipts is not allowed.
Bulk purchase of gift certificates and Starbucks Card load/reload of at least ₱7,000 will not entitle the customer to a planner.
The following transactions and discounts are qualified for this promotion.
• Senior Citizen discount
• PWD discount
• VAT Exempt
• Personal Cup/Tumbler ₱5 discount
The following coupons and discounts are disqualified for this promotion.
• Service Recovery Coupon
• Free Tall Beverage Coupon
• Customer Voice Redemption
• Starbucks Card Registration Treat
• Starbucks Card Beverage Treat Redemption
Promotion starts on November 2, 2016. Stickers may be obtained from November 2, 2016 to January 8, 2017.
Redemption of the Limited Edition Starbucks Coffee 2017 Planner starts November 2, 2016 up to March 9, 2017, at Starbucks stores in the Philippines only.
Per DTI-FTEB SPD Permit No. 12857 Series of 2016
STARBUCKS CARDS
HOLIDAY STARBUCKS CARDS
Our holiday collection features warm and vibrant designs to usher the colors of the season. This year’s Snowman and Holiday Tree Cards have a backdrop of wintery scenes in a hand-painted finish, while the Happy Holidays Card decked with mistletoes and holiday holly will be offered for the first time here in the Philippines.
Available for an initial consumable load amount of ₱300 per card
Available starting November 2, 2016.
Christmas Tree and village
Snowman
Happy holidays Starbucks card
2016 RED CUP CARD
The Red Cup Card comes with a Kraft sleeve carrier mimicking an authentic cafe Red Cup.
Available for an initial consumable load amount of ₱1,000 per card
Available starting November 10, 2016.
STARBUCKS CHRISTMAS MERCHANDISE
Candy Cane Mug with Silicone Cover (₱595)
Penguin Mug (₱525)
(no price mentioned )
Double Wall Hearts Mug (₱995)
Double Wall Paint Drip Mug (₱995)
Leopard Print Mug (₱595)
Silver Trees Stainless
Steel Tumbler (₱1,195
Red Fox Stainless
Steel Tumbler (₱1,195)
Plaid Tumbler (₱525)
Pink Foxes Tumbler (₱525)
Blue Trees
Tumbler (₱695)
XOXO Acrylic Tumbler (₱695)
Confetti Tumbler (₱695)
Stainless Steel Red Plaid with Pompom Tumbler (₱1,195)
Paint Drip Tumbler (₱695)
Bearista Bear Boy & Girl (₱895/each)