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Two NEW Starbucks cards are coming: the Lunar New Year Card to usher in the year of the wooden horse and the Valentine's Day Card to celebrate coffee love with someone you like.

On top of the new cool-looking Starbucks Cards, crazy treats are in line for the loyal Starbucks customers. 

1. Rewards with free add-ons
Starting January 9, 2014, you can redeem any Grande handcrafted beverage with up to two (2) free add-ons for every 12 Beverage Stars. Also, together with the one (1) free Grande handcrafted beverage upon registration to a Starbucks Account are two (2) free add-ons.

2. 2014 Starbucks Planner Coupon
The January planner coupon starts the year right with a treat for newly activated Starbucks Cards. Perfect for customers who’d want to own the new seasonal cards!


Customers who activate a NEW Starbucks Card with at least P1,000 during the promo period will receive an additional P100 load. This promo is applicable to activations of Starbucks Cards from January 1 to 31, 2014.

3. Load P500 Promo
From February 1 to 24, 2014, every P500 loaded onto a Starbucks Card will automatically receive one (1) Beverage Star (eg. If you load P1,500 into a Starbucks Card, you will receive 3 Beverage Stars.). This promo applies to newly activated cards and existing cards for reloading.

4. Valentine Cake Treat
Purchase any two (2) of the featured beverages (Asian Dolce Latte and Chestnut Macchiato) of any size with a Starbucks Card will receive one (1) free slice of cake from February 8 to 14, 2014.

The LIMITED seasonal Starbucks cards will be available starting January 12, 2014 up to February 24, 2014 or until supplies last! So what are you waiting for? Mark the promo dates on your calendars and enjoy! 

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Start the Year Right with Starbucks!

First up, I want to greet everyone a Happy New Year! May everyone have a fun-filled year. Now on with the food, beverages and more exciting stuff... 

Starting January 9, Starbucks Philippines will introduce new core food items and snack boxes in the market. 

Dark Chocolate Macadamia Cookie - P65
A buttery, chewy cookie with generous portion of rich and decadent Belgian dark chocolate chunks and chopped macadamia nuts. Definitely a perfect combination with your favorite coffee.

Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cookie with Blueberries - P55
A perfect snack for people on the go, this old fashioned oatmeal cookie comes with a sophisticated twist. It is a nutritious cookie packed with sweet-tart blueberries, roasted walnuts and oats.

Veggie Sticks with Blue Cheese Dressing - P110
An assortment of light and crispy celery, carrots, cucumber and jicama with sharp and tangy blue cheese dressing, surely a health treat in a cup!

Grilled Ham and Three Cheese on Italian Country Bread - P170 
A sinfully delicious gooey grilled cheese sandwich with three types of cheese (Emmenthal, Mozzarella and Cheddar melting cheese) and juicy sliced ham with subtly seasoned Italian herbed butter. This is something I would definitely buy on my regular visit to Starbucks.

Perfect Oatmeal - P85
Start the day right with the new warm and hearty steel-cut oatmeal with old-fashioned rolled oats. Starbucks' new oatmeal is 100% whole grain that can be ordered with your choice of brown sugar or agave syrup and dried fruit medley. It’s breakfast just the way you like it!

Couscous Salad, Smoked Tuna Spread with Bagel Chips - P150
A hearty yet healthy couscous salad with beans, corn, walnuts and feta cheese with zesty lemon dill dressing paired with smoky creamy tuna spread with bagel chips. 

Cold Pasta, Chorizo Cheese Spread with Crostini - P150
n appetizing snack box filled with gourmet chorizo spread with crostini and a flavorful cold Mediterranean pasta.

New York Cheesecake with Mocha, Caramel or Strawberry Topping - P120 per slice; P1,250 per whole
A classic cheesecake with rich, creamy and smooth base baked to a golden brown, on a simple graham crust with your choice of mocha, caramel or strawberry for your topping.

Classic Chocolate Cake - P110 per slice; P990 per whole
A perfect combination of buttery caramel fudge and silky smooth chocolate sandwiched between layers of dark chocolate cake and finished with chocolate ganache.

Starbucks delights espresso lovers with the return of the Starbucks Asian Dolce Latte and a new blended variation, the Asian Dolce Frappuccino Blended Beverage, plus a new espresso innovation, Chestnut Macchiato, which can be over ice. The rich flavors of roasted espresso mixed with creamy milk and sweet dolce sauce or chestnut drizzle sauce brings customers the perfect treat this season. 

Don't forget to try all of the new items when it hits the stores starting January 9, 2014. :)

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