Starbucks’ seasonal festivities descend on Kuwait

Press release

Published November 23rd, 2011 - 10:32 GMT

Al Bawaba

The ever popular red cups will make a triumphant return to stores across Kuwait this November, as Starbucks celebrates the start of the Holiday season in true festive style. Returning to the shores of the Kuwait once more, customers can enjoy the signature Toffee Nut Latte, the Toffee Nut Frappuccino, and the celebrated Christmas blend this season.

Customers can enjoy the seasonal flavors of the popular Toffee Nut Latte, as it is back due to popular demand. The rich, buttery flavor of the sweet toffee is combined with the warmth of the toasted nuts and blended with smooth espresso and velvety steamed milk, topped with whipped cream and toffee-flavored sprinkles - a simple indulgence to start the holiday season in style.

Also in the Toffee Nut range this winter, is the Toffee Nut Frappuccino blended coffee. A cool mix of roasted nuts, toffee, coffee and ice all blended in for a smooth finish - again topped with whipped cream and toffee-flavored sprinkles, it is the perfect winter beverage.

In addition to the Toffee Nut beverages, Starbucks can add some seasonal cheer into the morning cup of coffee with its exclusive Christmas blend. With its rich aromas and bold flavors, the Christmas blend complements sweet and savory feasts, as the blend warms the heart at every sip.

Newly introduced this year are the sumptuous Vanilla and Chocolate cupcakes. These fluffy sponge delights with light buttercream frosting can be paired with any Starbucks beverage for the ultimate festive snack.

Rana Shaheen, Regional Communications and CSR Manager at Starbucks MENA said: “The holidays are all about creating memories with loved ones gathered around. Families can now enjoy a delicious seasonal beverage while making lists, wrapping presents, and engaging in festive conversations in stores across Kuwait.” She adds “This year, we look forward to making the holidays extra special by bringing back the Toffee Nut Syrup, once more ensuring satisfaction in Starbucks’ coffee excellence.”

In keeping with the holiday spirit, the exclusive range of winter themed merchandise make the Starbucks experience all the more enjoyable. Products perfect for last minute gifts, fun stocking fillers, or just personal treats as well as beautiful coffee mugs, tumblers, ornaments, and other exciting products are all piled high and available for purchase at Starbucks stores throughout Kuwait.

Background Information

Starbucks Coffee Company

Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting the highest quality coffee in the world. Today, with stores around the globe, the company is the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world.

As the premier vendor of the finest coffee, Starbucks is focused on delivering the best experience to every customer at each of its locations around the world, including Kuwait, KSA, UAE, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Qatar, Bahrain & Oman in the Middle East region

Starcbucks work with many communities, and is committed to providing the Starbucks Experience while respecting the local customs and tastes of each country it operates in. It is also committed to hiring locally, currently providing nearly 2700 jobs for more than 30 nationalities including Arab nationals in over 300 operating stores in the region.

Starbucks stores have been operating in the Middle East since 1999 through a licensing agreement with trading partner and licensee MH Alshaya WLL, a private Kuwait family business.