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San Juan, Puerto Rico - This year, Starbucks Puerto Rico is celebrating its 20th anniversary of retail operations in the market and its commitment to bringing the Starbucks Experience to customers across the island.&nbsp; Since unveiling its first store at Old San Juan in 2002, Starbucks Puerto Rico has expanded to 29 retail locations across eight cities, with nearly 600 partners proudly wearing the green apron.&nbsp; Of the past two decades, the last seven have been in partnership with Baristas del Caribe, LLC. (BDC), licensed retail operator of Starbucks in Puerto Rico.&nbsp;

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As part of Puerto Rico 20th anniversary celebration, Starbucks Puerto Rico will release an assortment of limited-edition products, including a unique anniversary beverage, a Puerto Rico-inspired Espresso mug and, the first ever Starbucks Card dedicated to the island.&nbsp; These products will be available in all stores across the market starting on September 7, 2022. In addition, Starbucks announced the return of the popular Starbucks® Single-Origin Puerto Rico coffee to the local market.

“Over the past 20 years, we have witnessed remarkable market growth while maintaining the highest standards of quality and service.&nbsp; Today, we are proud to achieve this milestone with the support of our partners (employees), customers and the communities that we serve and with a deep respect for all who are a part of the coffee industry in Puerto Rico,” expressed Idis Ortiz-López, general manager of Starbucks Puerto Rico.&nbsp; “We wish to commemorate this special occasion by presenting for a limited time the Choco Nut Spice beverage, created by our talented barista champions, whose passion for coffee craft and connection impress us daily,” added Ortiz-López.&nbsp;

The Choco Nut Spice beverage, a combination of white mocha with a touch of caramel nut, oat milk and cinnamon, is designed to make anyone feel at home. The beverage will be available from September 7 to 14 and can be served hot, iced, or as a Frappuccino® Blended Beverage.&nbsp; Proceeds from sales of the beverage will go to the non-profit organization supported by the Starbucks store where partners accumulate the most community volunteer hours by the end of September 2022.

The 20th anniversary Starbucks Card and espresso mug will also be available in the 29 stores across the island, while supplies last.

“The design of the Starbucks Card depicts the Puerto Rican “coquí” frog, the national flower of Puerto Rico (the maga flower), and mountains and greenery from our beautiful countryside framed by coffee tree branches from farms of Puerto Rico.&nbsp; The design also includes our 20th anniversary logo that represents the passion for elevating the everyday coffee experience, guided by our mission and values,” said Diego Moyett, marketing manager of Starbucks Puerto Rico.&nbsp;

“With the 20th anniversary Starbucks Card, customers can be a part of our loyalty benefits program called Starbucks® Rewards, where they can earn two stars for every dollar spent.&nbsp; Rewards range from free birthday drinks, and coffee refills, special offers and the opportunity to redeem earned stars for your favorite Starbucks beverage or food,” Moyett added.

The Espresso mug’s, design showcases iconic places of Puerto Rico including the Pine Forest in Cayey, the Mayagüez city square, the mango fruit, surfers in Rincón, the well-known “Colibrí” bird, which is commonly found in municipalities such as Orocovis, Jayuya, Utuado, and Adjuntas, and the Tropical Rain Forest El Yunque, in Río Grande.

Finally, as part of the 20th anniversary, Starbucks announced the reintroduction of Starbucks® Single-Origin Puerto Rico, a whole-bean coffee made exclusively with coffee produced in the mountains of seven coffee microregions in the central-western part of the Island, Yauco, Maricao, Jayuya, Adjuntas, Lares, Utuado, and Castañer.&nbsp; The warm days and cool nights of the region help create thicker green beans, rich in complex flavors that add a low acidity to the medium-bodied coffee.&nbsp; Starbucks® Single-Origin Puerto Rico, with a medium toast, contains flavorful notes of walnut, coconut, and cinnamon.&nbsp; This coffee will be available in bags of 250 grams (8.82 ounces).

The 20th anniversary celebration of Starbucks in Puerto Rico also includes various community initiatives, including events with La Fondita de Jesús, a nonprofit organization that recently received a Global Community Impact Grant from The Starbucks Foundation; the 17th edition of “Don’t Let It Fall” (“No Lo Dejes Caer”) coffee picking event; commemorative events with partners (employees), such as a latte art competition between baristas; and other activities aimed at the appreciation of day-to-day customers.

About Starbucks Puerto Rico

Starbucks Puerto Rico – operated for the last seven years by Baristas del Caribe, LLC. (BDC) – opened its first store in San Juan in 2002. Today, it has 29 stores throughout the island, employing nearly 600 partners (employees).&nbsp; Since 1971, Starbucks has been committed to sourcing ethical suppliers and roasting the best quality arabica coffee. Today, with stores all over the world, the company is the leading specialty coffee roaster and retailer. Through an unwavering commitment to excellence and values, it seeks to bring the unmatched Starbucks experience into the lives of all its customers in every cup.

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Mexico City, Mexico – This month, Starbucks is celebrating its 20th anniversary of retail presence in Latin America and the Caribbean – a region equally important to Starbucks future as its coffee heritage is to its legacy. In 2002, the brand opened its first stores in the region, one at Angel de la Independencia in Mexico City, Mexico, and the other in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. Today, with 10 trusted licensed operators, Starbucks has expanded its reach to over 1,530 stores across 22 markets, providing economic advancement and employment opportunity to 19,000 green apron partners (employees of the brand’s licensed retail operators).

In the twenty years Starbucks has operated in the region, it has expanded and elevated the coffee industry through unparalleled customer experience and beverage innovation, digital and loyalty, and serving high quality coffee. Underscoring operations is the company’s commitment to positively impacting the communities it serves – from volunteering in local neighborhoods to advancing diversity &amp; inclusion initiatives to supporting coffee producers in critical sourcing regions.

"Since our beginning, Starbucks has sourced high-quality, premium coffees from Latin America and the Caribbean, and we’re proud to celebrate the 20th anniversary of our first retail stores in the region,” said Michael Conway, group president, International and Channel Development. “The innovative leadership our green apron partners drive in coffee and connection will continue to pave the way for Starbucks future in the region and beyond.”

Starbucks has expanded its reach to over 34,000 stores around the world, with 400,000 green apron partners who proudly wear the Green Apron. International markets drove 80% of Starbucks global development in FY’22 thus far and are expected to continue to fuel the company’s new store growth. Market and channel expansion are therefore paramount to the company’s success, and its aggressive goals are only realized through the contributions and shared values of licensed partners.­

In Mexico – home to over 10,000 green apron partners operating nearly half of Starbucks stores in the region – the brand continues to enhance the Starbucks Experience for customers and partners. To celebrate two decades in the market, Starbucks Mexico released <a href="https://historias.starbucks.com/en-es/press/2022/starbucks-mexico-launches-three-limited-edition-beverages-created-by-partners/">three limited-edition, partner-designed Frappuccino® Blended Beverages</a>, available from September 5 to 18, with a portion of proceeds benefitting Mexican charities dedicated to environmental causes. It also announced the release of its first single-origin whole bean coffee from Veracruz – <a href="https://historias.starbucks.com/en-es/press/2022/starbucks-launches-its-first-single-origin-coffee-from-veracruz/">Starbucks® Las Montañas Veracruz, México</a> – and a 20th Mexico anniversary reusable cup designed by local artists.

Aligned with Starbucks efforts to be a <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2020/starbucks-commits-to-a-resource-positive-future/">resource-positive company</a>, in its 20th anniversary year Starbucks Mexico launched the <a href="https://historias.starbucks.com/en-es/press/2022/starbucks-mexico-launches-new-initiative-to-fight-hunger-and-reduce-food-waste/">Donde Como Uno, Comen Dos program</a> to reduce food waste in stores, expanded its <a href="https://historias.starbucks.com/en-es/press/2022/starbucks-mexico-introduces-two-new-plant-based-menu-options-made-with-notco-products/">plant-based menu</a> options, and introduced a <a href="https://historias.starbucks.com/en-es/press/2022/starbucks-global-academy-launches-across-its-latin-america-and-the-caribbean-region/">Greener Apron online certification program</a> for baristas and customers aspiring to be sustainability champions.&nbsp;The market will also be opening its first <a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstories.starbucks.com%2Fpress%2F2018%2Fstarbucks-announces-global-greener-stores-commitment%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7CSara.Autio%40edelman.com%7Ca74cc40325b74713913308da8bba0ee8%7Cb824bfb3918e43c2bb1cdcc1ba40a82b%7C0%7C0%7C637975928488182398%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=bCkUoeVKSyqVznPE9imKIGFHDWXDVFolG%2B3NHMiTajQ%3D&amp;reserved=0">Greener Store</a> in Mexico later this year.

Furthermore, to support local coffee growers and <a href="https://historias.starbucks.com/en-es/stories/2022/a-more-sustainable-future-of-coffee-for-all/">ensure a sustainable future of coffee for all</a>, Starbucks Mexico launched its 8th annual <a href="https://historias.starbucks.com/en-es/press/2022/todos-sembramos-cafe-returns-at-starbucks-stores-across-mexico/">Todos Sembramos Café</a> program, where Starbucks donates rust-resistant coffee plants to coffee growers in Chiapas, Oaxaca, Puebla, and, for the first time this year, Veracruz. This month, The Starbucks Foundation will also award its first-ever Origin Grant in Mexico, focused on supporting women in coffee growing communities. The USD 500,000 grant to <a href="https://www.savethechildren.mx/">Save the Children</a> will support the “Power of Me” program to create economic opportunities and promote resilience for 1,500 women in Puebla's coffee-growing communities through financial and digital literacy skills, entrepreneurship training, and support for women-owned businesses to start, grow and succeed.

In Puerto Rico, a market served by nearly 600 green apron partners that have expanded to 29 stores, a <a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhistorias.starbucks.com%2Fen-es%2Fpress%2F2022%2Fstarbucks-celebrates-20-years-in-puerto-rico%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7CSara.Autio%40edelman.com%7Ca74cc40325b74713913308da8bba0ee8%7Cb824bfb3918e43c2bb1cdcc1ba40a82b%7C0%7C0%7C637975928488182398%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=DHEgPZnX6kfIwqRUMcPhfaraUlLAbymG2j4yp%2BeVugM%3D&amp;reserved=0">limited-edition, Starbucks partner-designed anniversary beverage</a> will be available for customers to enjoy from September 7 to 14. A Puerto Rico-inspired Starbucks Card and 20th anniversary commemorative espresso mug will also be on offer in stores across the island while supplies last. Additionally, Starbucks Puerto Rico will re-introduce its popular Starbucks® Single-Origin Puerto Rico whole bean coffee and host the 17th edition of its <a href="https://historias.starbucks.com/en-es/press/2021/starbucks-puerto-rico-celebrates-16-years-of-dont-let-it-fall-initiative-and-strengthens-support-to-local-coffee-growers/">Don’t Let It Fall</a> initiative – a program where Starbucks&nbsp;Puerto Rico&nbsp;baristas/employees support&nbsp; coffee farmers during&nbsp;the&nbsp;busy&nbsp;harvest season&nbsp;by visiting&nbsp;haciendas (local farms)&nbsp;across&nbsp;the island&nbsp;to pick ripened coffee cherries that would otherwise fall and go to waste.

As Starbucks commemorates its 20th anniversary in Latin America and the Caribbean, it remains focused on strengthening its commitment to support local coffee farmers, customers and green apron partners as well as the communities where we have presence. ​

Learn more about Starbucks 20th anniversary initiatives at <a href="https://historias.starbucks.com/en-es/press/news/">Starbucks Stories Latin America</a>.

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Today, we celebrate our 19,000 green apron partners serving more than 3 million customers weekly in the 1,530 stores the company has across 22 markets Honors the first two markets in Latin America – Mexico and Puerto Rico – by introducing four limited-edition partner-designed beverages in market International markets drive 80% of Starbucks global development […]

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This year is very special for Starbucks as it marks our 20th anniversary in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). It’s been two decades since we opened our first Starbucks stores in the region – at Angel de la Independencia in Mexico City and Old San Juan in Puerto Rico ─ and it’s been an enriching experience throughout! Every opening has brought us closer to the wonderfully diverse communities of Latin America and helped us offer the Starbucks Experience to more customers.

From the warmth of our green apron partners that uplift the everyday in their interactions with customers to the beauty of the different landscapes, we’ve sought out to capture the region’s unique coffee heritage, as well as the essence and traditions of each specific location through the design of our stores.

To celebrate our 20th anniversary in LAC, let’s explore 20 of our most stunning stores that you can visit next time you are in the neighborhood for a cafecito or a cafezinho!

1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mexico City, Mexico

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Back in 2002, Mexico City welcomed the first Starbucks store of Latin America. Today, with over 750 stores across the market, this cosmopolitan metropolis is also home to our first Reserve Bar in the region, where customers can find Starbucks premium coffee line, buy exclusive products and try out alternative coffee methods.

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The store’s design highlights unique materials from different parts of Mexico, as well as lovely murals created by Edgar Saner depicting the market’s own coffee traditions. &nbsp;

2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dorado, Puerto Rico

Little-known fact: the Dorado Express store is our <a href="https://historias.starbucks.com/en-es/press/2021/starbucks-opens-first-drive-thru-only-store-in-puerto-rico/">first ever Starbucks Drive-Thru Only location in the Caribbean</a>. Rightfully so, as Puerto Rico has a strong coffee tradition that calls for a Starbucks Experience that brings convenience, connection and, of course, personalization.

The store is located on the northern coast of Puerto Rico and its modern and practical design is both welcoming and uplifting.

3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Santiago, Chile

Within the modern Las Condes neighborhood, known for its chic hotels and lively dining scene, you can find our <a href="https://historias.starbucks.com/es/press/2022/la-primera-greener-store-de-starbucks-en-america-latina-es-certificada-en-chile/">first-ever Greener Store in Latin America and the Caribbean</a>.

The store was designed to use 50% less water and produce 20% less carbon to help us reach our global sustainability goals.

The interior design is also environmentally friendly as the furniture and finishes are made out of recycled materials, a trend that we’ve seen in <a href="https://historias.starbucks.com/es/stories/2021/starbucks-chile-sostenibilidad/">other Chilean stores</a>.

Starbucks first entered Chile in 2003 with Isidoro Goyenechea store in Santiago. Since then, we’ve expanded to over 140 stores and the market has been a <a href="https://historias.starbucks.com/en-es/press/2022/starbucks-chile-celebrates-earth-day-with-discounts-to-promote-reusables-and-more-sustainable-options/">leader in sustainability</a>, offering EV chargers for customers, launching a program to manage in-store food waste, and continuing to expand its plant-based menu.

The Pan Americana Sur store features one of our most unique designs to say the least.

Right next to the emblematic Pan-American Highway, this is the first store in Latin America to be built using recycled shipping containers, part of a Starbucks green-building initiative to save water, energy and improve air quality.

Fittingly, it is also our first Drive-Thru format store in Peru. So, whether customers are <a href="https://historias.starbucks.com/en-es/press/2022/starbucks-introduces-chunqui-whole-bean-coffee-produced-by-coffee-growers-in-northern-peru/">picking up our latest whole bean coffee</a>, stopping for a <a href="https://historias.starbucks.com/es/press/2022/starbucks-presenta-el-cafe-de-grano-entero-chunqui-producido-por-caficultores-del-norte-del-peru/">quick treat</a>, or just wishing to take a break resting under a green umbrella on the store’s patio, we’ve got them covered.

5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nassau, Bahamas

The Bahamar, the secondstore in the Bahamas stands out due to its size – it’s one of the smallest stores in the region. However, size doesn’t matter as this fantastic little store is unforgettable.

The capsule-like design of this store is ideal for those seeking refuge from busy everyday life. The subtle details, such as the pink penny tile that pays tribute to colorful Bahamian design, the gold decals on the walls and the large dark glass mirror creates an airy ambiance of added depth.

6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The Santos Dumont store is located inside Rio’s airport of the same name. Unlike other airport stores that blend in with the architecture and style of the buildings they’re found in, this particular Starbucks store stands out due to its minimalistic and beautiful design.

The artwork on the windows pays homage to the anniversary siren, while the bar’s woodwork is inspired by Ipanema’s iconic sidewalks. The warm colors of the walls and finishes evoke Rio’s stunning sunsets and sunrises, and the terrazzo flooring is reminiscent of the city’s beaches.

7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Buenos Aires, Argentina

What people first notice about the La Lucila Starbucks store in Buenos Aires is the impressive exterior artwork that portrays two iconic Argentinian birds ─ the Cortarramas and the Gorrión ─ flying over a coffee plantation. Argentina’s national flower, the coral tree, is also represented in the mural painted by Fio Silva.

What’s also wonderful about the streetside art is that it can still be enjoyed by customers ordering their <a href="https://historias.starbucks.com/es/press/2022/starbucks-lanza-bebida-stranger-frappuccino-en-chile-argentina-uruguay/">favorite beverage</a>s on the go. La Lucila store is the first Drive-Thru available in Argentina, meeting the needs of the Porteños, the people who inhabit the bustling city of Buenos Aires.

8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Palm Beach, Aruba

In Aruba, the perfect coffee break awaits customers at the Marriott Stellaris lobby, where they can find a beautifully designed Starbucks store worthy of the idyllic island.

With a beautiful custom wood design representing the ocean waves and stunning hand-painted siren wall art, customers can feel the breeze even indoors.

9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Antigua, Guatemala

In our special 1,500th store in Latin America and the Caribbean, customers can find high-quality arabica coffee from Guatemala, including the Guatemala Antigua whole bean coffee year-round.

Located just steps from the iconic Santa Catalina Arch in the city of Antigua, a UNESCO Heritage site, the building used to be a private residence dating back to the 1930s. Many of the original architectural elements have been restored and, as Starbucks tradition calls for, it features the work of <a href="https://historias.starbucks.com/en-es/stories/2022/top-5-things-to-see-at-starbucks-new-store-in-antigua-guatemala/">local artists and designers</a>.

The two store murals were created by local painter and muralist Alvaro Tzaj Yotz and represent the female work and legacy behind the Guatemalan coffee industry as well as the national flora and fauna such as hummingbirds and the wondrous quetzal.

10.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; San Luis, Costa Rica

We cannot talk about remarkable Starbucks stores in Latin America without mentioning the café at our first-ever coffee farm: <a href="https://historias.starbucks.com/es/stories/2018/5-cosas-que-debes-saber-sobre-la-finca-cafetera-de-starbucks-hacienda-alsacia/">Hacienda Alsacia</a>.

It is also the first of 10 Farmer Support Centers Starbucks operates, where farmers get free access to the latest agronomy findings. However, the best thing about Hacienda Alsacia is that it is <a href="https://historias.starbucks.com/es/stories/2021/starbucks-tour-virtual-costa-rica/">open to visitors</a>!

Located in the beautiful slopes of the Poas volcano in San Luis, Sabanilla, Alajuela, guests can enjoy a guided tour and experience the entire <a href="https://historias.starbucks.com/es/stories/2018/escuchando-a-la-tierra-creando-el-centro-de-visitantes-starbucks-en-la-hacienda-alsacia/">journey of a cup of coffee</a> first-hand: from seedling, to roasting, to tasting.

The Multiplaza Escazú store in San Rafael features a design that mixes industrial finishes and hacienda-style furniture that evoke Alsacia’s craftmanship as well as the richness of Costa Rica’s rich flora and fauna through delicate murals inside the store and in the terrace area, by Majo Rodriguez.

12.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cali, Colombia

Located in one of Colombia’s most iconic cities, the Starbucks store in Cali stands out due to its impressive circular design and the strong connection between the exterior and interior.

The glass walls surrounding the impressive building located inside the Jardín Plaza mall, lets visitors enjoy their favorite beverages while also appreciating the nearby gardens.

Cali was the third city Starbucks entered in Colombia. The company now operates stores across five cities, with the most recent opening in the vibrant coastal hub of <a href="https://historias.starbucks.com/en-es/press/2022/starbucks-opens-first-cafe-in-cartagena-colombia/">Cartagena</a>.

One interesting fact about our Colombia cafes is that all espresso-based handcrafted beverages are made with Colombian coffee.

13.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia

Bolivia’s Café 24 store is located in one Santa Cruz’s most iconic buildings: the former residence of Melchor Pinto, a prominent local doctor and activist. It has been restored to its colonial style, preserving the original wood and hand-made cement tile floors and showcasing the beauty of the original architectural style.

Our team worked very closely with local artist Adolfo Torrico to develop a proposal that was relevant and appropriate for such a unique site. Inspired by the natural environment, culture, and traditions of local coffee farms, the mural celebrates the origin and heritage of Bolivian coffee.

14.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; La Chorrera, Panama

The Drive-Thru experience of Panama’s Costa Verde store is enhanced by the beautiful artwork that surrounds the building.

Featuring green and turquoise flowers that blend in with the natural foliage of the Costa Verde community, this Starbucks store is the ideal spot for a casual meet-up with friends or a break from everyday activities whether customers wish to sit down or just pick up their favorite beverage.

15.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chaguanas, Trinidad &amp; Tobago

This Starbucks store truly embodies what a Third Place must be: an inviting destination to relax, unwind and connect.

The Endeavour store is not only the first Drive-Thru in the market but also includes an art installation that celebrates Trini people and their culture. Local artist Beverley Fitzwilliam Harries created a large painting using only coffee pigment for the store, featuring a coffee harvesting scene within a rich tropical landscape.

16.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Montego Bay, Jamaica

To celebrate our 20th anniversary in LAC, let’s explore 20 of our most stunning stores that you can visit next time you are in the neighborhood for a cafecito or a cafezinho!

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We know that in addition to inspiration, women are agents of change. Where a woman thrives, an entire ecosystem prospers. For this reason, we support women from all over the world to empower them and thus change the destiny of their communities.

Within the context of International Women's Day, we want to recall some of the stories about key players in the region, from coffee growers to baristas, who are doing their bit in the coffee journey while also making a better future for coffee possible.

From beginning to end, coffee is a place for women

Starbucks seeks to empower partners who work in the final stretch before your coffee reaches the cup and is ready to be enjoyed.

The brand continually works to create an environment in which women feel free to flourish professionally. We can see this reflected in the fact that the majority of partners in the stores in El Salvador, Guatemala and Costa Rica are women.

Also, in Bolivia 65% of the team are women who perform in an exemplary manner and in Mexico 56% of store managers are women, and of these, 90% have been promoted in the last two years. "Women are strong, powerful and creative, we inject a natural balance into the world of coffee, where until a few years ago we did not have a greater presence," says Mildred Núñez, District Manager who supervises 12 stores in Cancun, and leads a team that is 75% women.

Impact starts at the root

In the journey coffee makes from bean to cup, women have always been essential. For this reason, Starbucks has various initiatives and programs that support women coffee growers in Latin America and the world.

The C.A.F.E. Practices program provides training in agricultural practices and guidance on basic crop management so women can participate equally in critical decisions regarding coffee cultivation.

In Mexico, for example, several coffee-growing communities are already part of the program. One of these is the Totonacapan Coffee Cooperative, in the state of Puebla. Made up of 29 women who participate in each step of the coffee production process, the Cooperative seeks to help women to be administrators of their own plot and cultivate using the best practices.

In Santander, Colombia, coffee is an ancient tradition in which women play an essential role. It is there, in the heart of the Andean mountains, where the coffee for one of the most special Starbucks blends is grown.

Starbucks® Colombia Santander has a bold and robust flavor, with sweet apple notes, which in addition to being a treat to the palate, is a source of pride since it is grown 100% by women from the region in a country where only 3 out of 10 coffee farmers are women.

This full-body medium-roast Arabica coffee reflects the passion of Santanderean women feel for the fruit of their land and the strength of their commitment to their community.

Needless to say, the dedication of Latin American women is one of the most important ingredients to create fertile lands where both coffee and the dreams of coffee growers can bear fruit for generations.

Donations to keep growing strong

For Starbucks, success must be shared, which is why we are committed to generating a positive impact based on opportunity and inclusion in the communities where we work.

Since 2018, the Starbucks Foundation has partnered with nonprofits around the world to support 250,000 women and girls in communities of origin, including investing $14 million in grants. This is why this International Women's Day, we share our new goal to positively impact 1 million women and girls by 2030.

The brand keeps on developing programs related to female leadership, access to finance, and healthy homes in coffee and tea-producing communities in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Furthermore, the Starbucks Foundation will unveil 20 new grants to empower more than 70,000 women and girls as leaders in their communities thus accelerating progress toward our new goal.

These donations will propel the important work of protecting lives and livelihoods within coffee-growing communities, with continued support for women's access to clean water, sanitation, and economic resilience.

Since its founding, Starbucks has been dedicated to creating equal opportunities for all. The brand strongly believes in putting partners first and investing in their success and well-being while also creating a culture in which everyone is welcome.

This March 8, we commemorate the amazing women who are doing their bit to build the world we want to share.

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San Juan, PUERTO RICO - Today, Baristas del Caribe, LLC, the operating licensee of Starbucks in Puerto Rico, announced the opening of its first drive-thru only Starbucks store in the market. At 660 square feet, the Starbucks Dorado Express is located near the José de Diego Highway (PR-22) exit on PR-693 Road in Dorado’s Maguayo neighborhood.

“This new store has been designed to provide a unique, convenient, safe and relaxed experience for our customers through the exclusive operation of a drive-thru service. We aim to balance speed and quality while remaining committed to elevating the Starbucks Experience for customers who are on-the-go through this area,” said Idis Ortiz-López, General Manager of Starbucks Puerto Rico.

The drive-thru only format, as its name implies, has been designed to serve our customers primarily through the drive-thru window, with most customer connections through this channel. A walk-up window is also available for customers that choose to park their car, walk-up, and order to go, or utilize our Starbucks Rewards Program.

With the introduction of this new store format, Starbucks is evolving the customer experience to meet Puerto Rican customers' needs of convenience, connection and personalization while creating new and meaningful experiences for them.

Starbucks opened its first Puerto Rico store in San Juan in 2002.&nbsp; This new location marks the 29th store in the market, with approximately 500 partners (employees) proudly wearing the green apron nationwide.

The Starbucks Dorado Express store is the eighth store in Puerto Rico that offers the Nitro method, an innovative process that infuses strained "cold brew" – coffee that is slow-steeped for approximately 20 hours – with nitrogen as it flows from the tap. The result is a velvety-smooth coffee with a subtly sweet flavor and a rich, creamy head of foam.

Starbucks welcomes its customers at the new store between 6:00 am to 10:00 pm daily.

About Starbucks

Since 1971, Starbucks has been committed to sourcing ethical suppliers and roasting the best quality arabica coffee. Today, with stores all over the world, the company is the leading specialty coffee roaster and retailer. Through an unwavering commitment to excellence and values, it seeks to bring the unmatched Starbucks experience into the lives of all its customers in every cup.

To learn more about Starbucks in Puerto Rico, visit <a href="http://www.starbuckspr.com">www.starbuckspr.com</a>.

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Starbucks Opens First Drive-Thru Only Store in Puerto Rico

Starbucks Dorado Express is the company’s first drive-thru only format in the Caribbean and the second store to open in Dorado. San Juan, PUERTO RICO &#8211; Today, Baristas del Caribe, LLC, the operating licensee of Starbucks in Puerto Rico, announced the opening of its first drive-thru only Starbucks store in the market. At 660 square […]

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San Juan, PUERTO RICO - Starbucks&nbsp;Puerto Rico&nbsp;recently&nbsp;commemorated the&nbsp;16th&nbsp;edition of&nbsp;its&nbsp;"Don't&nbsp;Let&nbsp;It&nbsp;Fall"&nbsp;(“No lo&nbsp;dejes&nbsp;caer”)&nbsp;initiative, a movement&nbsp;where&nbsp;Starbucks&nbsp;Puerto Rico&nbsp;partners (employees) support&nbsp;coffee farmers during&nbsp;the&nbsp;busy&nbsp;harvest season&nbsp;by visiting&nbsp;“haciendas” (local farms)&nbsp;across&nbsp;the island&nbsp;to pick ripened coffee cherries that would otherwise fall and go to waste. This year, the company also&nbsp;expanded&nbsp;the&nbsp;program to continue supporting farmers&nbsp;in replanting&nbsp;their lands.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

"Getting to know our coffee&nbsp;farmers&nbsp;–&nbsp;being in touch with&nbsp;them&nbsp;and understanding the&nbsp;coffee producing&nbsp;process that takes place in the&nbsp;first&nbsp;10 feet of the production of this&nbsp;traditional beverage&nbsp;–&nbsp;helps us&nbsp;deepen&nbsp;our coffee&nbsp;knowledge&nbsp;while&nbsp;also&nbsp;harvesting new memories to share with our customers and partners,”&nbsp;said Idis Ortiz López,&nbsp;general&nbsp;manager of Starbucks&nbsp;in&nbsp;Puerto Rico.&nbsp;“We are very happy to&nbsp;resume&nbsp;this&nbsp;meaningful&nbsp;initiative&nbsp;following a hiatus in 2020 due to the pandemic."&nbsp;

This year,&nbsp;over&nbsp;75&nbsp;Starbucks&nbsp;partners&nbsp;volunteered in the community to hand&nbsp;pick coffee cherries. The group&nbsp;visited the&nbsp;Yayales&nbsp;Farm&nbsp;in&nbsp;Adjuntas&nbsp;and Hacienda&nbsp;Encantos&nbsp;in Jayuya.&nbsp;

Additionally,&nbsp;to strengthen its commitment to support local farmers&nbsp;and their families&nbsp;in Puerto Rico&nbsp;and&nbsp;to ensure a sustainable future&nbsp;for&nbsp;coffee,&nbsp;the company expanded the program by partnering with&nbsp;<a href="https://hispanicfederationpuertorico.org/" data-type="URL" data-id="https://hispanicfederationpuertorico.org/">Hispanic Federation</a>&nbsp;–&nbsp;a nonprofit organization that promotes the revitalization of&nbsp;the&nbsp;Puerto Rico&nbsp;coffee industry and helps&nbsp;coffee farmers replant their land&nbsp;–&nbsp;and&nbsp;donated 10,000&nbsp;coffee&nbsp;trees,&nbsp;as well as&nbsp;lime and fertilizer,&nbsp;to a group of 10 local coffee growers&nbsp;located&nbsp;in the municipalities of&nbsp;Adjuntas, Jayuya, Las Marías, Lares,&nbsp;Maricao, Utuado, Sabana Grande, San Sebastián and Yauco.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Hispanic Federation supported the selection process of the coffee growers based on&nbsp;their&nbsp;performance, current needs,&nbsp;and&nbsp;potential&nbsp;development of their agricultural projects.&nbsp;

Starbucks annual&nbsp;“Don’t Let If Fall”&nbsp;coffee picking&nbsp;event&nbsp;was born&nbsp;in&nbsp;2005&nbsp;as an initiative to raise awareness among&nbsp;partners and&nbsp;members of the community&nbsp;about the need for&nbsp;“braceros”&nbsp;(or people who support land work)&nbsp;given the substantial loss of&nbsp;coffee cherries&nbsp;due to lack of&nbsp;farm employees.&nbsp;&nbsp;

With&nbsp;the “Don’t Let It Fall” and&nbsp;coffee tree donation initiatives,&nbsp;Starbucks&nbsp;Puerto Rico&nbsp;remains&nbsp;committed to sourcing coffee responsibly, for the betterment of people and planet, while also working&nbsp;to empower farmers, improve their livelihoods and positively impact their communities.&nbsp;

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Starbucks Puerto Rico Celebrates 16 Years of Don&#8217;t Let It Fall Initiative and Strengthens Support to Local Coffee Growers

San Juan, PUERTO RICO &#8211; Starbucks&nbsp;Puerto Rico&nbsp;recently&nbsp;commemorated the&nbsp;16th&nbsp;edition of&nbsp;its&nbsp;&#8220;Don&#8217;t&nbsp;Let&nbsp;It&nbsp;Fall&#8221;&nbsp;(“No lo&nbsp;dejes&nbsp;caer”)&nbsp;initiative, a movement&nbsp;where&nbsp;Starbucks&nbsp;Puerto Rico&nbsp;partners (employees) support&nbsp;coffee farmers during&nbsp;the&nbsp;busy&nbsp;harvest season&nbsp;by visiting&nbsp;“haciendas” (local farms)&nbsp;across&nbsp;the island&nbsp;to pick ripened coffee cherries that would otherwise fall and go to waste. This year, the company also&nbsp;expanded&nbsp;the&nbsp;program to continue supporting farmers&nbsp;in replanting&nbsp;their lands.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &#8220;Getting to know our coffee&nbsp;farmers&nbsp;–&nbsp;being in touch with&nbsp;them&nbsp;and understanding the&nbsp;coffee […]

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