Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Why is fur in my Mocha?
Of course you've been to Starbucks one time and saw those adoring little bears. Maybe you've even bought one. (At $14.95 US they're cheaper than some other bears.) But have you ever wondered what they REALLY were? Well, BLog can tell you that.
Starbucks "Bearistas" (named after the Barista, the person who makes your cup of joe) are always "on the look out for the next clever costume." The Bearista bears are meant to be for collectors, but they work great with a gift card for a special gift. I have a small collection of bears myself, but I always buy them on clearance.
The Bearista bears have been in Starbucks' since 1997 and many bears have been released since then. Besides the Bearistas released internationally, many local Bearistas have been found in places like New York City (The SPECIAL EDITION "Joe" Taxi Driver Bearista) and Lexington, MA. (Talk about competition there, because Peets Coffee is right next door!)
LOOK FOR POSTS ON BLog WHEN A NEW BEARISTA IS RELEASED!
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