A Passion for All Things Coffee: Starbucks Philippines Celebrates International Coffee Month


In honor of International Coffee Month this October, Starbucks Philippines celebrates the art of coffee with initiatives designed to enhance the customer experience, creating a personalized coffee journey for each individual.


“As we commemorate International Coffee Month, we invite our customers to dive into an enriched coffee experience—both in-store and online,” says Noey Lopez, President of Starbucks Philippines.

Introducing Starbucks Milano Duetto: A Tribute to Milanese Coffee Tradition


Crafted by master roasters at the prestigious Milano Roastery, Starbucks Milano Luna and Starbucks Milano Sole offer a unique pairing of two contrasting cups that reflect the balance of tradition and innovation. Inspired by Milan’s rich coffee culture, art, and design, these new offerings feature the same blend interpreted through distinct roasts: light and dark.

Starbucks Milano Sole boasts notes of creamy vanilla custard and sweet pomegranate, while Starbucks Milano Luna highlights the heritage of Starbucks' coffee roasting with bold flavors of dark chocolate truffle and roasted black walnut.

Starbucks Reserve™: A Premium Coffee Experience

Starbucks Reserve™ showcases the brand's commitment to exceptional coffee. Each small-batch coffee from around the globe is roasted with meticulous care and transformed into an art form through innovative brewing methods. In the Philippines, 19 Starbucks Reserve locations offer exclusive beverages like Shakerato Bianco, Cold Brew Malt, and Classic Affogato, reimagining traditional coffee styles. The unique store designs reflect local communities, ensuring each visit offers a distinct coffee experience.

2024 Regional Barista Championship and Coffee LIVE

(from L-R) Adrian Santos, 2023 Starbucks Philippines Latte Art Champion & Kent Dela Cruz, 2024 Starbucks Philippines Barista Champion,

This annual competition highlights the passion and expertise of partners (baristas). The 2022 event, held in Hong Kong, featured 14 top contenders from the region. This competition not only celebrates the remarkable talent of partners but also helps them hone their skills to deliver an exceptional Starbucks experience to customers worldwide.


Starbucks will host a Facebook and Instagram Live event, inviting viewers to a virtual coffee tasting at two Starbucks Reserve™ locations: Starbucks Reserve™ Ayala Malls Central Bloc Cebu today and Starbucks Reserve™ Arya Residences in Bonifacio Global City on October 10. The event will include a coffee tasting led by Kent Dela Cruz, Starbucks Philippines’ representative for the 2024 Regional Barista Championship, along with impressive latte art demonstrations by Adrian Santos, the 2023 Latte Art Champion.

“By harnessing the power of coffee, we aim to bring people together and foster meaningful connections over every cup, enhancing the coffee experience for all.”

For more details on Starbucks Philippines’ initiatives, visit starbucks.ph/stories and follow them on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and TikTok.