Starbucks: 1st Drive Thru in the Philippines

When I lived in the US for quite sometime, I noticed Starbucks branches have Drive Thru's like the fast foods. I asked my Tito Pogs about it and he said that it was normal for every Starbucks cafe there.

I remember asking my brother months ago if the Starbucks Drive thru will work here in the Philippines, he said, it will not because its hard to make the coffee alone and it will require quite a lot of time for a quick drive thru. Also, I think half of the Starbucks goers here in the Philippines are just like me, we go there for the coffee, the ambiance, the soothing music and the wifi.

I thought Starbucks Drive Thru will never be possible in the Philippines. But, TODAY, a Starbucks branch opened and with a DRIVE THRU . 

But its not only that it's with a Drive Thru that makes it special, the store is the first LEED [Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design] designed store in the Philippines. It means that the building is made of very environment-friendly materials. 

A movement Starbucks is brewing for the environment:

• These 14 metal plaques are strategically placed throughout the store detailing some of the LEED elements used for this store. 

Who knows more green cafes might be built in the Philippines soon, with Drive Thru of course. This Starbucks Branch is located at Bonifacio Global City, 32nd St. & 7th Ave. 

love, now and always, 

Starbuck-ling Moments

I have a lot of Starbucks moments. I'm not a avid fan of the cafe, but drinking coffee there  gives me a totally different relaxing experience over coffee. I love coffee, from 7-11 cups to grandeurs. 

I have a lot of Starbucks coffee moments. It's not a lot but most of them carved a story in my heart, everything worth novel-ing.

The first ever Starbucks branch that I ever visited was the one in Intramuros [near Letran], way back College. We were rushing documents for our NSTP that time  and we decided to head to the nearest Starbucks--have some place to stay and discuss things. Amiel treated me with a Cofee Jelly... So, I didn't pay for the first ever Starbucks coffee that I enjoyed. :)

I was able to buy my first ever Starbucks tumbler with the money I got from the empty printer cartridges I sold.

from http://starbucksaddicteri.blogspot.com 

Whenever I visit other countries, drinking a cup of coffee and enjoying a slice of cheesecake is always a part of my itinerary. I just love Starbucks.

love, now and always, 

The Starbucks 2011 Planner

November is the best time of the year to get a planner. Plan your life 2 months ahead for the coming year. Make sure you plan it well and organized, especially the out of town vacays and extra important occays you’ll attend.

from Roelle

There are lots of beautiful planners out there.

Belle de Jour is my personal favorite. There’s Design Your Life planner sold at Multiply. A lot were sold on bookstores. Some schools also have their very own academe planner versions. There’s a couple available at Coffee shops that comes free after indulging yourself to cups of coffee.

One of the much awaited coffee Planners is the Starbucks planner. Starbucks Planner 2011 is a pretty good choice for a planner. But it’s quite hard to own one, at least for me. One needs to collect a number of stickers that goes with every cup purchase to avail the planner.

The planners are out today at any Starbucks Branch. The limited edition Starbucks Coffee 2011 Planner comes in five color themes.  With just 17 stickers to collect, your very own planner is yours to keep.

from supeRODman

Also, the 3 seasonal Starbucks Christmas coffees are back… Of the three, I love the Toffee Nut Latte, hot and cold.

from pinoycravings

What is your sticker collecting strategy? If the planner ever comes in pink… expect me to throw a coffee party the same day. Perhaps, that’ll also be the time I’ll die to own and have a Starbucks Limited Edition Planner.

Also, if you’re not of an avid Starbucks coffee drunkard, I’m sure you can get it on e-bay and if you can wait a little longer, the planner prices on e-bay downs really during the 1^st quarter of the planner’s year.

But! Hey! It’s not just about the stickers and the planner, not even the coffee… It’s about the time you and your coffee-cupship buddy spent together. 

love, now and always,