5 Things to Expect from Starbucks this season

Even though Filipinos start Christmas when the 'ber' months come in, I usually feel the holidays right after Halloween or when people starts collecting their stickers for the next Starbucks Planner. Indeed it has become a tradition that has always been one of the much awaited offerings from the beloved coffee brand.

This year, I personally think is the most interesting yet. Starbucks Philippines has just launched a magical blend of nostalgic traditions recently at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall. Beautifully setup, nutcrackers but the gates, giant Christmas tree in the middle made with Red Cups and Starbucks Bearista, and a Christmas village with everything Starbucks! As we explored the different stations, we were treated to exciting prizes and experience of things that customers are to expect from Starbucks this season.

Here are the top 5 things to look forward to from Starbucks Philippines this Christmas.

1. Christmas Beverages

In the spirit of Christmas traditions, Starbucks is serving up delightful beverages for the season such as returning favorites; Toffee Nut Crunch Latte and Peppermint Mocha. Customers can enjoy comforting sips of sweet and buttery toffee nut flavors with the Toffee Nut Crunch Latte or delight in the festive chocolate and peppermint flavors of the Peppermint Mocha. All Starbucks Christmas beverages will be available in hot, iced and blended format.

Starbucks is also introducing their newest holiday treat - the Snowy Cranberry White Mocha, a delectable blend of roasty espresso, velvety steamed milk, toasty white chocolate sauce topped with whipped cream and cranberry sugar sprinkles.

2. Festive Treats

These delectable treats will surely make your days merry as they go perfectly with the Starbucks Holiday beverages. The Chocolate Oat Cheesecake made with layers of dark chocolate, milk chocolate and vanilla white cheesecake on a chocolate oat crust and Christmas Barks with a combination of dark, milk and white chocolate barks with cranberries, strawberries and pistachio. 

Chocolate Oat Cheesecake

Cranberry Pistachio Turkey Flatbread loaded with chicken, turkey sausage, spinach and cheese and the Baked Burrito filled with savory Mexican flavor rice. 

Cranberry Pistachio Turkey Flatbread

Baked Burrito

Vanilla Blueberry Cake

Baked Cheese Tart

Start your days merry with treats that go perfectly with the Starbucks holiday beverages, like the light and fluffy Almond Matcha Doughnut with its white chocolate matcha glaze and almond slivers, the soft Choco Peanut Butter Bun filled topped with crushed roasted peanuts and a chocolate and peanut butter drizzle, and the buttery and flaky Baked Cheese Tart with a cream cheese filling and a sugar glaze drizzle. Another breakfast delight for those on the go is the rich and creamy Cereal Milk Pudding topped with cereal flakes which comes in mini cups. 

Another sumptuous dessert is the chiffon-light Vanilla Blueberry Cake finished with milky cream frosting and blueberry cookie crumble. Customers can also share some holiday cookies like the Choco Chip Overload Cookies with milk and dark chocolate chunks and chips and decadent Chocolate Cracked Cookies covered in confectioner’s sugar. 

There are some returning favorites such as the Mexican-style Chicken Fajita Roll, the seventeen-layer Chocolate Crepe Cake with Belgian chocolate cream filling and the moist Chocolate Toffee Nut Loaf.

3. New Merch & Gift Items

There will be some Limited Editions like the 21st Anniversary collections and also some festive Starbucks merchandise which are becoming popular as gifts to friends and loved ones. For years, these has been my go-to gifts this Christmas.

4. Starbucks Cards

Gift giving is made easy with the Starbucks Holiday Gift Card Collection, a series of cards depicting lovely Christmas moments to spread the joy of the festive season. These cards are the Snowman card, the Holiday Tree card, and the Maligayang Pasko card for a P300 activation. There are also some cards you can that comes with the Planners and Organizers.

5. Starbucks Planner & Travel Organizer

2019 Starbucks Philippines Planner

The one that started it all, Starbucks has always delivered what the customers wants, this year is no different. The 2019 Starbucks Philippines Planner promo also gives customers an option to choose a Travel Organizer should they wish to go with it. Inspired by the energy and emotion of handwritten interaction, the Starbucks 2019 planner aims to capture the authentic expression of handcrafting – whether it be on art or on our beverages. Each page will inspire you to handcraft & illustrate your year. Every month, share a featured theme or activity with your family and friends, whether online or in real time. 

It's available in two (2) colors; Espresso and Milk. Each planner cover features a canvas finish with metallic gold and copper stamping. Inside has Beverage Vouchers which you can use for you or to share. and each Starbucks Planner, Canvas Pouch and a limited edition Starbucks Card.

The 2019 Starbucks Travel Organizers is Starbucks' newest addition to the Starbucks Christmas Traditions. The Starbucks Travel Organizer comes with a classic design and a zipper closure to keep your valuables safe. It's available in two colors, Dark Teal and Sienna and also comes with a Special Edition Starbucks Card.

You can check out the full mechanics of the Starbucks 2019 Planner and Travel Organizer on previous posts or click the link here.

These are just some of the things to expect this Christmas at Starbucks, the blend is the magic at Starbucks - a blend of cheerful music, décor and service to inspire moments of connection, a blend of styles, cultures and traditions to bring the common joy of the season, and a blend of espresso, flavor, care and attention in each cup to deliver a holiday moment just for us.