Coffee & Craft

 Sebastian from Peru is one of 12 baristas from around the world who will showcase his coffee passion, expertise and craft for the first time in company history this June in Las Vegas. The 12 baristas were narrowed down from over 84,000 baristas.

Over the three-day competition, Peruvian partner, Sebastián and 11 other baristas from around the world will showcase their coffee passion, expertise and craft through a variety of skills and knowledge-based competitions. The event will take place during the Starbucks Leadership Experience conference with more than 14,000 partners (employees) from the United States and Canada in attendance to watch the first-ever Starbucks Global Barista Champion be crowned.

Asking someone out for a coffee may seem a bit too traditional for some, but there are ways to make it an extraordinary date.

Write an excerpt (optional) As Starbucks turns 50, Michelle Burns, who leads coffee at Starbucks, and her team are working to ensure the best outcomes for coffee farmers and the land it’s grown on.

Here's a sampling of the unique beverages you’ll find on the Starbucks holiday menu this year.