Christmas Season is longest in the Philippines, when the suffix of the calendar month reads 'ber' you will then a get a hint of it by hearing Christmas songs in malls and on radio stations making Christmas to be just around the corner. This year Starbucks kicks off the spirit of the season during the Christmas Grand Launch last October 29 and 30 at the Grand Atrium of Shangri-la Plaza in Mandaluyong City. Along with the Christmas Grand Launch is the preview of the 2017 Starbucks Philippines Planner, it comes in two sizes: regular and the weekly format and two designs: Coffee stains and Blue siren.


The Starbucks 2017 Planner designs are done in hardbound cloth covers. The blue siren planner is anything but aqua, teal and jade ocean colors while the Coffee stain is an artistic application of coffee-art, both planners is now available for redeeming until March 9, 2017. Once you redeemed your Starbucks 2017 Planner you will also get your Starbucks erasable pen, Coffee stickers, a Macchiato magnetized bookmark, Starbucks discount coupons, a designed cloth pouch with zipper: navy blue with gold mermaid tail print for blue siren and espresso-colored pouch with a gold coffee stamp for coffee stain. Every redeemed planner sends a donation to Starbucks partner NGO: Teach for the Philippines (TFP) and The Philippines Educational Theater Association (PETA) cultivating change one planner at a time.


The returning favorites Peppermint Mocha and Toffee Nut Latte are complimented with new handcrafted beverage for the holiday season: the Santa Hat Dark Mocha is characterized by decadent dark mocha topped with a base of strawberry whipped cream, strawberry drizzle and a dollop of snowy white whipped cream to create a playful “Santa Hat” look. Peppermint Mocha is a the harmony of Espresso and steamed milk sweetened with flavors of chocolate and peppermint, topped with whipped cream, mocha drizzle, and candy cane pieces. Toffee Nut Latte is Steamed milk, espresso and toffee nut syrup and topped off with whipped cream and toffee nut sprinkles.



Savor the Christmas season with new and returning favorites: Chocolate Toffee Nut Loaf (65 pesos), Peppermint Brownie (75 pesos), Gingerbread Cookie (55 pesos), Chicken Fajita Roll (100 pesos)and the Chocolate Crepe Cake (140 pesos). New delectable Starbucks food items to celebrate the festive season includes the Single-Origin Chocolate Cake made with Venezuelan Cocoa Beans (150 pesos), Chocolate Fudge Cheesecake (140 pesos), Triple Chocolate Truffle Cookie (65 pesos), Chocolate Cruffin (85 pesos), Cranberry Bliss Bar (75 pesos), Chicken and Turkey with Cranberry Sauce on Croissant Baguette (170 pesos) and the Croque Monsieur on Croissant Baguette (170 pesos).

Holiday Starbucks Cards features vibrant designs with the colors of the season. This year’s Snowman and Holiday Tree Cards have a backdrop of wintery scenes in a hand-painted finish, offered first time in the Philippines, the Happy Holidays Card decked with mistletoe and holiday holly collection.

The Starbucks Red Cup Card comes with a Kraft sleeve carrier mimicking an authentic cafe Red Cup. The Red Cup Card is available for an initial consumable load amount of 1000 pesos per card and is available starting November 10, 2016.

Since its the season of giving, Starbucks also offers an exclusive selection of curated merchandise ideal for gift-giving to Starbucks stores in the Philippines. See for yourself above items for the perfect gift for your friends or family.

From just a narrow storefront in Seattle’s historic Pike Place Market wayback 1971, Starbucks offered some of the world’s finest fresh-roasted whole bean coffees and a mission to inspire and nurture the human spirit one person, one cup and one neighbourhood at a time. In this Christmas season, Starbucks has prepared bunch of wonderful treats for everyone.

1. Starbucks 2016 Planner - The limited edition Starbucks 2016 Planner is now available in collaboration with Moleskine.  It comes in two sizes, the weekly planner comes in green and white and much larger than the daily planner and comes in red and black color. Starbucks Christmas Traditions Promo card holders must accumulate a total of eighteen stickers, to redeem one Limited Edition Starbucks Coffee 2016 Planner. Redemption of the Limited Edition Starbucks Coffee 2016 Planner is up to March 7, 2016, at Starbucks stores in the Philippines only.

2. Starbucks Origami Christmas Blend Promo - A purchase of any Christmas mug on December 1 - 15, 2015 will receive a complimentary Starbucks Origami Christmas Blend pack. Starbucks Origami is a new single-use fresh brewed coffee that uses the exact same high quality arabica beans we use in our whole bean coffees.


3. Special Limited Edition Starbucks x Swarovski Card - My Starbucks Rewards Starbucks Card x Swarovski Card design is dazzling with 29 Swarovski crystals. Swarovski is a leading producer of precision-cut crystal. Available IN an initial consumable load amount of 2,500 pesos.


4. Special Limited Edition Starbucks x Anna Sui Card - Available starting December 1, Starbucks teamed up with fashion designer Anna Sui for a Card that’s the perfect gift for trendsetters available starting for an initial consumable load amount of 1,000 pesos


5. Starbucks Philippines 18th Anniversary Card - Available starting December 4, the Starbucks Philippines 18th Anniversary Card design is inspired by Starbucks chalk art of local phrases translate to "Have a nice day". It's Starbucks Philippines way to thank customers for inviting them into moments of their day in the last 18 years. Available at an initial consumable load amount of 300 pesos.


6. Starbucks Philippines 2015 Merry Christmas Card - Available starting December 15, a thughtful gift to give to your special someone. Say "Merry Christmas" with this Card, available at an initial consumable load amount of 300 pesos.

7. Starbucks Iconic Red Cups Return alongside Festive Holiday Espresso Beverages - A medley of textural and delicious twist on a classic holiday tradition, from left, Starbucks Toffee Nut Latte, Starbucks Peppermint Mocha and Christmas Panettone Latte. Also available in Frappuccino blended beverages.


8. Starbucks New Food Items -  Enjoy with your favorite coffee paired with Starbucks New Food Items Chocolate Toffeenut Loaf, Peppermint Brownie, Gingerbread Cookie Chicken Fajita Roll, Chocolate Crepe Cake, Dark Belgian Chocolate Cake, White Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake, Christmas Birthday Cake, Rocky Road Cookie Stuffed with Oreo, Italian Cheese Pocket, Roasted Chicken and Turkey Wrap, Spinach Lasagna, Penne Al Formaggio and Starbucks Biscotti Collection.

9. Starbucks Whole Bean Coffee Christmas Blend - Starbucks Christmas Blend (yellow) combines lively Latin American beans with mellow Indonesian coffees and rare aged Sumatra roasted and blended to be both spicy and sweet. Starbucks Christmas Blonde Roast (red) brings aromas and flavors of brown sugar, sweet oranges and all-spice. Starbucks Christmas Blend Espresso Roast (purple) is inspired by the tradition of Christmas blend, a darker roast and distinct herbal and spice notes.

10. Starbucks VIA Christmas Blend - Starbucks VIA Christmas Blend is a way for anyone to enjoy Starbucks coffee at home or on the go to enjoy wherever, whenever.

11. First ever Starbucks Reserve Coffee Whole Beans - Starbucks Reserve Coffee Whole Beans features Starbucks Reserve Vietnam Da Lat and Starbucks Reserve Tanzania Mondul. Hints of the mist-shrouded pine forests of Vietnam’s Central Highlands and vibrant acidity highlights notes of cola nuts, toffee and vanilla while the Mondul Estate with traditional growing practices compliments well with lemony acidity with flavor notes of chocolate and blackberry.

Our favourites are almost all in the list but our most favorite is No. 3, the Special Limited Edition Starbucks x Swarovski Card shich dazzles with 29 Swarovski crystals, very Elegant My Starbucks Rewards.

11 Things you might Want to Check at Starbucks this Season posted at Cebu Events Blog