If it hadn't been free...

Remember this post? Well my free sample 2pk arrived yesterday and I couldn't resist... I had to try it!!! And if I hadn't, I would have never known that it wasn't meant to work out between us.

It's a micro-ground coffee, instead of being freeze dried. So essentially that means that you're drinking ground coffee beans... The flavor is ok - I will say it's definitely a high quality product, although for me, it was kind of bitter... But it's the gritty texture that gets me, it leaves coffee bean remnants all over the inside of my mug. My husband always makes coffee that's so strong, and always has grounds in it, but it's just not how I like to drink coffee.

Starbucks, I love you... and Via? not so much...

$5 extra from Starbucks...

Now through the 31st (January) when you use your Visa card to reload your registered Starbucks card with $25+, they'll add an extra $5 'in the next few weeks'. How awesome is that?! My favorite hot drink is the Triple Venti Vanilla Latte - it's like $4.53 ($4.86 regularly) with the registered-card discount. So that'd equal a free TVVL!!! But since lately I've been cheap - when/if I get to go to the Starbucks, I've started drinking my summer drink again - Venti Iced Coffee w/1 pump Vanilla, 2 Splenda. It's around $2... What do you guys get when you go to the Starbucks?


Offer good January 20 through January 31, 2009. When you use a Visa® card to reload $25 or more on a registered Starbucks Card associated with this email address in a participating U.S. Starbucks store or on-line at www.starbucks.com, you will receive a $5.00 bonus reload on your Starbucks Card. Initial activation and automatic Starbucks Card reloads are excluded. This offer cannot be forwarded or distributed, valid only for the account holder associated with this email address. Bonus will be awarded by February 11, 2009. Void where prohibited, taxed or restricted. May not be combined with other offers or discounts.

Free Tall Starbucks Tea @ Vons Grocery Stores w/a Starbucks INSIDE

Lucky ducky Von's shoppers... Looks like in your ad today you guys have a sweet coupon on the back to get a free Tall Tea if your Von's has an internal Starbucks. Expires 1/20... If I were in the area, boy...

<<<< Here's what the coupon looks like, but don't print this one... It's NOT valid... Check your local ad to make sure you have the coupon!!

Starbucks Free Tea & Food Samples Today - Reminder...

Remember I posted about the Starbucks Tea Time? Now I'm reminding you... (fine print in graphic)

Head over to your local Starbucks today at 2pm to get Complimentary Tea & Food Samples!!!

Tall Tea Latte @ Starbucks for $2 (1/6 thru 1/18)

From 1/6 through 1/18 you can get a tall tea latte for $2, for registered Starbucks card holders. It's easy to do though, and if you have a Starbucks card and it's not registered? Tsk tsk...

Benefits of registering your card:

• Free refills on Brewed Coffe (in-store same visit)
• Free Tall beverage of your choice when you buy 1+ lbs of beans.
• Free add-ons like syrups, milk, and soy
• up to 2 hrs of free wifi/day
• periodically you get coupons in the mail, so far has been for free items.

Remember to go on the 13th to get your Free Tea & Food Samples!

New Starbucks Gold? Check it out...

I got this email today, and almost skipped it... Can you believe..

Anyways it looks like an updated loyalty program, re-vamping the "registered starbucks card" process. Well I already love Starbucks, and I guess this is their way of saying they love me back. <3

Dear ,

Over the past six months, I've received a ton of good ideas from Starbucks Card Rewards members who want to see us expand and improve our rewards program. Membership recognition, flexible payment options, and more everyday value are just a sample of what I hear.

We're getting ready to incorporate benefits like these into a new membership program, and I'd like to give you a sneak preview. In early November, you'll have the opportunity to join Starbucks Gold and take advantage of significant everyday value and exclusive member benefits. The annual membership fee is $25 and it entitles you to -

10% off most purchases in participating U.S. Starbucks stores*
A free drink when you purchase your Starbucks Gold Card in a Starbucks store
The option to pay for purchases any way you like
A special Gold Card that identifies you as a member of this group

And if you register your Gold Card, you'll unlock additional benefits. That's when the top-shelf treatment really begins. This is a program for people who really love their Starbucks.

If you're enjoying Starbucks Card Rewards benefits, such as free syrups, milk options and refills on drip coffee, then we hope you continue to do so. But if you're looking for daily savings on everything from espresso beverages to espresso machines, you should check out Starbucks Gold. (Please note that Starbucks Card Rewards discounts cannot be combined with Starbucks Gold discounts.)

We're letting you know about Starbucks Gold early, so don't be surprised if your barista doesn't know about it yet. You'll be able to find out more when you visit your neighborhood store next month.

Thanks,
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Brad Stevens
vice president,
Customer Relationship Management

Free Tall Starbucks Cappuccino at Barnes & Noble

Go here to print your coupon for a free Tall Cappuccino, Caffe Latte, Espresso, Freshly Brewed Hot Coffee, or Iced Tea.

This ONLY works at the Starbucks locations that are inside the Barnes and Noble Stores. Print as many as you like, since the deal expires 10/31.

There's also a coupon at the bottom of the page for 15% off any 1 item. Offer applied after any other discounts.

2 reasons to head to B&N.

Vivanno Reminder

Don't forget... Head to Starbucks tomorrow for your free Vivanno!!! I've had the Orange Mango Banana variety a few times, and definitely have loved it... So tomorrow I'm going to try the Chocolate Banana version, hopefully with an espresso shot.


Starbucks - Free Vivanno on July 29, Aug 5, Aug 12, from 2-4pm

In Starbucks right now there's a V shaped flyer/handout.

Bring in your registered Starbucks card or gym membership card on Tuesdays:
July 29
August 5
August 12
From 2-4pm at participating locations and receive a complimentary 16 fl oz Vivanno nourishing blend.

Gine print:
Only good on 7/29, 8/5, 8/12
Between 2-4pm in AL, AR, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, OH, SC, SD, TN, & WI

one per customer

Free Vivanno from Starbucks

Starbucks - Free Vivanno on July 29, Aug 5, Aug 12, from 2-4pm

In Starbucks right now there's a V shaped flyer/handout.

Bring in your registered Starbucks card or gym membership card on Tuesdays:
July 29
August 5
August 12
From 2-4pm at participating locations and receive a complimentary 16 fl oz Vivanno nourishing blend.

Gine print:
Only good on 7/29, 8/5, 8/12
Between 2-4pm in AL, AR, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, OH, SC, SD, TN, & WI

one per customer

Sorry I didn't have this up sooner, there's a LOT going on in my cheapsk8 world at the moment.

Free Vivanno from Starbucks

Go to Starbucks and register your card to get a free Vivanno drink 7/25 and 7/26 in the store.

Offer good July 25, 2008, through July 26, 2008. Enjoy one complimentary Vivanno™ nourishing blend with the use of a registered Starbucks Card. One per person. Offer good at participating stores only. Void where prohibited, taxed or restricted. Cannot be combined with other offers. Not valid if reproduced. Not valid at Barnes & Noble Cafés. © 2008 Starbucks Coffee Company. All rights reserved.