Just when we couldn’t handle the excitement of Starbucks‘ Sunset Menu launched just last month, today we get two scintillating new offerings from our fave Coffee purveyor! We’d like you to meet the Berry Sangria Herbal Tea and the Iced Coconut Milk Mocha Macchiato!

Isn’t that beautiful? The Iced Coconut Milk Mocha Macchiato is out now!

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Iced Coconut Milk Mocha Macchiato

This is decadence.  We love the Caramel Macchiato in the fall/winter so having it in cold form is a bit of a tough-sell.

We watched our Barista fill our cup and about 2/3 of this is their Sumatra Coconut Milk (we love!), topped with mocha syrup, espresso and caramel drizzle.  The caramel drizzle in a cold beverage takes a bit of getting used to – we’re told it’s also known as “Cali style“. But overall this is a v. delicious beverage. A bit much to consume on the daily, but this will be our go-to when we want to treat ourselves this summer. More here.

Legit tastes like Sangria. The new Berry Sangria Herbal Tea at #Starbucks. Out now. I like it half-sweet.

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Berry Sangria Herbal Tea

If like me you prefer your coffee in the AM and love Iced Tea in the afternoons, this is the ONE. It legit tastes like Sangria, complete with the iced tea infused with the flavour of swirly citrus slices and berries in the cup.  I love sweets, believe me, but I prefer this customized as half-sweet.  Phenomenal and right up there on the level of greatness of their Mango Black Tea Lemonade. More here.

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Exciting news, Starbucks lovers! As many of you know, the coffee giant unveiled their new Sunset Menu beginning today with a variety of Granitas (shaved ice beverages) and Trifles (tiered cake dessert) to entice our tastebuds! Available exclusively after 3 PM only, these new offerings give us a new reason to visit later in the day!

After receiving the tease last week, we’ve been obsessed about trying each and every one of these new selections. How we longed to savour that crunchy ice, slurping-up that sweet, gooey caramel espresso.  We dreamed of basking in the sun, the chill on our tongue as that sweet-tart intermingling of strawberry, lemons and limes quenched our thirst. And Trifle. We absolutely love desserts. What could go wrong?!

At long last we  had a chance to taste these new Sunset Menu options today and here’s a play by play of what to expect:

Youthberry® White Tea Granita: Somewhat similar in taste to their Very Berry Hibiscus Refresher, with a scoop of lemon shaved ice, this still manages to preserve a bit of that tea essence. Perfect if you want something light, cool and not too sweet. If you need that caffeine though – like a vast majority of the retailer’s fanbase – scroll down a bit further.

Caramel Espresso Granita: What I enjoyed about this one is that it isn’t overly sweet and syrupy. A majority of that sweetness is in the caramel drizzle on-top. Texture wise it reminds me a lot of another Canadian coffee chain’s (not the one that immediately comes to mind!) icy coffee, but without the excess sweetness. That espresso goodness we’ve come to love of Starbucks still is preserved, but with an icy crunch.

Strawberry Lemon Limeade Granita: This was great in that you know you’re not just getting some processed strawberry-flavoured syrup. You get legit pureed strawberry here, with the familiarity of lemonade. Definitely to be enjoyed on a super-hot day, although waiting for the ice to melt after the liquid is consumed is admittedly a test of patience.

Chocolate Brownie Trifle: Warm, hot Brownie enveloped in cream and Mocha syrup in a snack-size Frappuccino cup. Our only regret is that it is finished so quickly!

Strawberry Shortcake Trifle: Our favourite of the two Trifle offerings. A dense, rich Shortcake enveloped in strawberry puree and cream.  More, please.

We realize this is a lot to process. That’s why we’re leaving it at this till July when a few more exciting additions are to come!

Try the Sunset Menu before it’s gone! More here.

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As announced prior, Starbucks Canada soon will  be introducing Pastries from renowned Bakery, La Boulange™ in early March!

Brought to you by Pastry Chef Pascal Rigo, some existing offerings have been perfected that bit more, along with some exciting new additions!

It is estimated by March 2015, that 70% of Starbucks stores across Ontario and British Columbia will be carrying exclusively La Boulange™ goodies. The roll-out continues through Atlantic Canada and Quebec late March and Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba by June.

Let’s take a quick peak at the mouthwatering Roster of Pastries, shall we?

Butter Croissant

Chocolate Croissant

Almond Danish

Cheese Danish

Orange Cranberry Scone

Flourless Chocolate Cookie

Marshmallow Dream Bar

Double Chocolate Brownie

Blueberry Scone

These will launch in Toronto on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 and we’ll  be there to try them first!  Can’t wait!

What’s that? You wanna try ’em too?  We’re giving away Gift Cards courtesy of Starbucks Canada for you to savour these new delights!

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Pastry Chef Pascal Rigo was in Toronto yesterday to help ring-in a new phase in Starbucks‘ illustrious and caffeinated Story. Let’s face it – not all Starbucks food is stellar. In response to this, Starbucks had acquired Rigo‘s San Francisco-based La Boulange™ in 2012 and next month, the Bakery’s deliciousness will be taking over the Pastry Cases of Starbucks across Canada.  It is estimated by March 2015, that 70% of Starbucks stores across Ontario and British Columbia will be carrying exclusively La Boulange™ goodies. The roll-out continues through Atlantic Canada and Quebec late March and Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba by June.

Let’s take a quick peak at the mouthwatering Roster of Pastries:

Butter Croissant

Chocolate Croissant

Almond Danish

Cheese Danish

Orange Cranberry Scone

Flourless Chocolate Cookie

Marshmallow Dream Bar

Double Chocolate Brownie

Blueberry Scone

These will launch in Toronto on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 and we’ll  be there to try them first!  Can’t wait!

Which Pastries are you most excited to try?

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I am beyond obsessed.  Brody Ryan works at a Starbucks in the Los Angeles area.  After noticing a Customer, Model Piper Kennedy who frequented his Store, he one day got her number and in an odd way of seducing her, he sent her a Video Message of him touching his face sensually as Drake‘s latest Single Hold On, We’re Going Home, plays in the background.  

After Kennedy‘s Friend, DJ Ben Roc got his hands on the polarizingly-sensual message, he decided to post it to his Instagram account and from there, the Video has gone on to become a Viral Sensation with Parodies accumulating by the minute!

See what the Internet is freaking-out about below:

So odd.  I can’t stop staring.  Hypnotic!

All involved are getting an amazing amount of Publicity out of this – whether they want it or not – and the Hashtag #STARBUCKSDRAKEHAND has been spawned out of this brilliance, now trending the World by storm!  Even expect a dramtic spike in Album and Singles sales for Drake, big-time.

Ryan, who is an aspiring Singer/Producer/Model/Photographer already is getting booked for Interviews, embracing the sudden wave of Fame. Follow him on Twitter!

Basically, this needs to be turned into a Movie.

(Photo/video credit: Brody Ryan)

This totally made my morning!  Coffee and Comedy – two of my favourite things, together in a Parody Trailer!  Official Comedy have just released this hilarious Video poking-fun at the over-saturation of the Pumpkin Spice Craze. Whether it be in your Coffee, your Muffins, your Doughnuts or even your Soup – basically the World goes Pumpkin every Fall.

I admit though, it does make me do a double-take when it’s like the middle of March and someone asks for a Pumpkin Spice Latte at Starbucks… and they actually still have it!  Some just have to have their Pumpkin even when it’s not seasonally-appropriate.

But what happens when the Pumpkin Spice Craze gets turned into a Horror Movie? Hilarious. If you love Pumpkin Spice Lattes, this is a Drama. If you can’t stand Pumpkin Spice Lattes or have had enough of them, this is pure Comedy!

Official Synopsis:
It happens every Fall. The world is plagued by a substance so scrumptious, so seasonal, so sinister, no one can escape it. Check out this new terrifying trailer from Official Comedy. If. You. Dare.

See the Trailer below:

They’re back.  If you’re a Starbucks Fanatic like myself, you probably look forward greatly to their Red Cups which come out every November, timed for the Holidays. The Cups are no-frills, simplistic and still festive this year – my Grande Cup donned simply with a cute Child thanking their lucky Stars for Starbucks.

New on the Menu this year are gooey Chocolate Caramel Muffins and a newly-designed Frosted Snowman Cookie.  Some Stores even have Bear Claw Cookies although I have yet to spot these…

“Rekindle the Season” seems to be the Tagline. So tell me, will you be rekindling your Romance with the Gingerbread Latte, an Eggnog Latte or perhaps a Peppermint Mocha?

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