Starbucks Philippines is launching 2 new Frappuccino beverages, 4 featured food items and 6 new lunch sandwiches to be made available this coming July 29, 2014. NomNom Club was invited to try them out in a media launch at Starbucks 6750 in Makati last night, to which of course we obliged.

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Summer in the Philippines has officially ended as the rainy season kicked in with a tropical depression starting a few days ago.

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Starbucks Reserve Coffee

Starbucks Philippines recently introduced its new offerings among the world’s most “exotic, rare and exquisite” Starbucks Reserve Coffees in the Philippines.

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Something newly blended is out today as Starbucks Philippines introduces their two new interestingly named and refreshing summer drinks – the Banana Mango Frappuccino and the Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frappuccino Blended Beverages.

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Starbucks Philippines recently organized an online poll asking espresso lovers which of their two macchiato creations they like best – is it Hazelnut Macchiato or Caramel Macchiato?

Caramel Macchiato vs Hazelnut Macchiato

Starbucks Caramel Macchiato

Team Hazelnut vs Team Caramel

Starbucks’ Hazelnut Macchiato is the new kid in town made with freshly steamed milk, marked with espresso, and of course, hazelnut syrup. It is then finished with hazelnut drizzle. A short order costs P135 while the tall, grande, and venti costs P145, P160, and P170, respectively.

Team Hazelnut Macchiato from the newly opened Fairview Terraces Mall branch in Novaliches

On the other hand, all-time favorite Starbucks Caramel Macchiato is similarly made with freshly steamed milk, but this time with a sweet vanilla-flavored syrup. The rich flavors of roasted espresso is finished with caramel sauce. (Short – P135, Tall – P145, Grande- P160, Venti – P170)

The Results

And the people have decided! Over the online poll through Starbucks Facebook Page which lasted until March 13, Team Caramel won with 9,772 votes garnering about 59% of the votes. Team Hazelnut got 6,898 votes or about 41% of the votes.

Team Caramel Macchiato Wins! (Photo from Starbucks Philippines Facebook Page); Photo on top of this article is from Starbucks Trinoma branch 2F

Hurray! My vote was for Caramel Macchiato as well! 😛

Cold Hazelnut Macchiato from Starbucks Shangri-La Mall branch

As a result, Team Caramel Macchiato celebrated its victory with a Buy One, Get One Caramel Macchiato promo yesterday – #MacchiatoMonday, March 17.

Sans the results, on which Starbucks Team are on? Hazelnut Macchiato or Caramel Macchiato?

Before indulging yourself, try smelling the new Starbucks Chestnut Macchiato as it debuts in all Starbucks Philippine stores today – January 9, 2014. Take a sniff from the hot lid and you will discover the sweet-scented aroma I am talking about. Continue reading →

Starbucks Partners Christmas Cup Design Contest 2012

Starbucks Red Cups

It is customary for Starbucks Philippines to unveil new food items, beverages, and of course, the Starbucks Planner every Christmas season. But last year was extra special with the Starbucks Partners Christmas Cup Design Contest which was part of the Christmas Kick-Off Party held at Bonifacio High Street.

Moreover, NomNom Club was offered the opportunity to be one of the three judges in that competition.

Here is a photo blog from the Starbucks Partners Christmas Cup Design Contest 2012:

Starbucks Partners “Baristas” Design the Cups

The venue was outdoor fronting Starbucks Bonifacio High Street

It was held in conjunction with the Starbucks Cheers Party Launch

Starbucks Philippines Team in full support of the Christmas-themed event

My Favorite Starbucks Christmas Cup Design

More amazing entries from Starbucks Philippines Partner “Baristas”

The Top 3 Starbucks Partners Christmas Cup Design Contest 2012 Winners took home cashprizes and Starbucks merchanidise including Starbucks Planners and GCs

Furthermore, the contest had an open category for interested participants from the public called “Turn it Red” where they should turn a white Starbucks cup into red by drawing on it using red pens (no other materials are allowed on the cup). Three winners were chosen and announced at the Starbucks Philippines Facebook Page. The winners got Starbucks Planners, Starbucks mousepads, Starbucks keychains, Starbucks Stainless Steel cups, Starbucks Gift Certificates and more!

Starbucks Red Cup Design Contest open to the public

“Turn It Red”!

The “Turn It Red” winners were subsequently announced in the Starbucks Philippines Facebook page

Top entries from the Starbucks Christmas Cup Design Contest 2012

Albeit ‘very’ belatedly, congratulations to the winners!

The seasonal Starbucks Red Cup has been symbolic for the iconic franchised coffee brand every Christmas season and creative activities such as these reinforces its tradition.

I hope they bring back the Starbucks Partners Christmas Cup Design Contest in 2014 and open it to customer-participants as well. 🙂

Are you in the mood to create wonder and share the new found joy with Starbucks? Then it’s that season of the year when we know that the new Starbucks Planner is about to be released.

“Nov.1 UPDATE: The Starbucks Planner 2014 has been unveiled.”

Starbucks Planner 2014 Philippine Teaser

No, we cannot wait for Halloween to pass to reveal this year’s Starbucks Planners for 2014! Join NomNom Club here, on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as we reveal it online on the evening of October 30, 2013 to the theme of “Create Wonder and Share Joy!“

Check out last year’s planners here: Starbucks Planner 2013.

What can you say about Starbucks Philippines‘ Starbucks Planners 2014 teaser?

Something red, something pink? or something wonderful perhaps? Share your thoughts in the comment section below and perhaps win a small surprise from NomNom Club soon! 🙂

It’s the most wonderful time of the year for sharing your joys and wonders this Christmas season with Starbucks Philippines’ Starbucks Planner 2014!