CULTIVATE YOUR COFFEE CURIOSITY
At Starbucks, coffee is at the core of everything we do. There is something about that little coffee bean that draws us in and inspires us to learn more about the world of coffee.
VIDEO LIBRARY
Bring the sights and sounds from the world of coffee to life. Hear from Starbucks experts, follow the journey of a coffee bean from seed to cup and meet the many people who bring the coffee industry to life. Explore accompanying video discussion guides to take your knowledge deeper.
Sisters in Coffee (3:00)
Meet Ye Ping, the leader of Tianyu Coffee Cooperative in Yunnan, China and her community of female coffee farmers who empower the Wa women to take ownership of their careers and produce delicious coffee.
Sisters in Coffee (3:00)
Meet Ye Ping, the leader of Tianyu Coffee Cooperative in Yunnan, China and her community of female coffee farmers who empower the Wa women to take ownership of their careers and produce delicious coffee.
Experiencing Flavor in Coffee (3:40)
Meet coffee developer, Brittany Zeller, and explore various flavors found in coffee and how flavor shapes our coffee experience.
Journey of the Bean: (2:42)
Meet the people and the work behind our coffees.
Sights & Sounds of Roasting (2:35)
Go on a journey through the roasting process.
STARBUCKS COFFEE ACADEMY PODCASTS
At Starbucks, tasting and sharing coffee is a daily ritual. Grab your favorite headphones and follow along as you taste with Starbucks experts. In four simple steps—smell, slurp, locate and describe—you will learn the rich and complex flavors of our coffees and the stories that inspired them.
Exploring Latin America
Coffee from Latin American is known for having a crisp acidity and flavors of nuts, cocoa and soft spice. Grab a cup of Starbucks Veranda Blend and join Rebekah Frye as she explores the Latin America coffee growing region.
COFFEE TASTINGS
COFFEE TASTINGS
Espresso Roast: A Closer Look
Starbucks Espresso Roast has been the heart of our hand-crafted espresso beverages since 1974. Join Grab a cup of Starbucks Espresso Roast and taste along with Ann-Marie Kurtz as she shares the story of this timeless blend.
Coffee and Chocolate Pairings
Pairing coffee and chocolate is a great way to develop your palate. Join Sergio Alvarez, coffee development, as he pairs Starbucks Caffe Verona with dark and milk chocolate.
Starbucks Roast Categories
Through time, temperature, and artistry, Starbucks Master Roasters unlock the potential inside each coffee bean. Explore the three Starbucks roast categories with Starbucks Veranda Blend, Pike Place Roast, and Caffe Verona.
Digital Coffee Traceability
Traceability.Starbucks.com allows anyone to trace their coffee and explore the stories of some of the people behind those coffee beans. Join Abigail Kroon as she shares her journey with Starbucks Digital Coffee Traceability and how it impacts every member of the coffee supply chain from our coffee producers to Starbucks partners in the store and in the roasting plants.
Comparing and Contrasting Coffees
Struggling to find a description beyond “coffee-flavored”? Comparing and contrasting two coffees is a great way to distinguish the aroma, acidity, body and flavor of each. Follow along with Starbucks Blonde Espresso and Starbucks Espresso.
The Four Tasting Steps
Learn the four tasting steps—smell, slurp, locate and describe—to discover the rich and complex flavors in your cup. Follow along with your own cup of Starbucks Veranda Blend.
Brew Method Comparison
From Coffee Press and Pour-Over to Cold Brew and Iced Coffee, brew method influences the tasting characteristics of a coffee. Taste along with us by brewing Starbucks Siren’s Blend two (or more!) different ways.
Coffee Talk: Aged Sumatra
Aged Sumatra coffee is a critical component in Starbucks blends, especially Christmas Blend. Join Andrew Linnemann, vp Starbucks global coffee, and Dave Olsen, the first leader of global coffee at Starbucks, as they share their knowledge and love for Aged Sumatra coffee. Learn the history of Aged Coffee, how the aging process works, and what makes the coffee so special.
ORIGIN MAPS
AFRICA
ZAMBIA
RWANDA
KENYA
TANZANIA
ETHIOPIA
LATIN AMERICA
Bolivia
Panama
Brazil
Ecuador
El Salvador
HONDURAS
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Colombia
Guatemala
Asia/Pacific
Java
Timor-Leste
SUMATRA
Papua New Guinea
AFRICA
ZAMBIA
RWANDA
KENYA
TANZANIA
ETHIOPIA
LATIN AMERICA
Bolivia
Panama
Brazil
Ecuador
El Salvador
HONDURAS
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Colombia
Guatemala
Asia/Pacific
Java
Timor-Leste
SUMATRA
Papua New Guinea
BREWING COFFEE AT HOME
Learn tips and tricks to get the most out of your brew with the Starbucks Coffee Academy brew guides.
Starbucks.com
The official website of Starbucks. Visit this site to learn more about our coffee, what’s going on in our coffeehouses, our position on social impact, Starbucks rewards, Starbucks stories and more.
Starbucks Stories
Starbucks Stories brings together three previously separate Starbucks storytelling platforms: Starbucks Channel, Starbucks News and 1912 Pike. You’ll find all your favorite stories from past years and, going forward, new stories reported and created by our team of multiplatform storytellers. You’ll see films, photos, written stories, information graphics, illustrations and maybe even some graphic-novel style stories.
Conservation International
For over 20 years, Conservation International has been on an amazing journey with Starbucks to help us source high-quality, premium arabica coffee with care. You can learn more about this work and other CI project and partnerships.
