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Mar 02, 2009
Seattle Area Media Alert: Starbucks VIA™ Ready Brew Launches

New instant coffee now available at Starbucks and Target locations in greater Seattle area

Starbucks VIA™ Ready Brew Launches
New instant coffee now available at Starbucks and Target locations in greater Seattle area
 
WHAT: March 3 marks the first availability of Starbucks VIA™ Ready Brew in the U.S., launching in both Chicago and Seattle and online at www.starbucksVIA.com.
 
The newest innovation from Starbucks—Starbucks VIA™ Ready Brew—is now available in more than 200 company-operated Starbucks locations in the greater Seattle area, including the east side and down the I-5 corridor from Northgate to Tacoma.
 
Additionally beginning the week of March 9, select Target stores in the greater Seattle area will have Starbucks VIA™ Ready Brew in the coffee aisle.
 
Starbucks VIA™ Ready Brew is 100% naturally roasted instant coffee, with no by products or preservatives giving coffee lovers the rich flavor they expect from Starbucks® brewed coffee. Made from the highest-quality beans available in the world, customers can choose between a medium bodied Colombia and a bold Italian Roast.
 
WHEN: Tuesday, March 3 marks the first U.S. availability of Starbucks VIA™ Ready Brew in
Seattle and Chicago
 
WHERE: Greater Seattle area Starbucks and Target locations. To discover where Starbucks VIA™ Ready Brew is available near you, or to order online, please visit www.starbucksVIA.com.
 
 
VISUALS/INTERVIEWS:
• Photos and B-roll: Available at news.starbucks.com and beta tapes are available upon request.
• Starbucks VIA™ Ready Brew tasting: Send a crew for a tasting experience in Cupping Room at Starbucks Support Center with Major Cohen, Coffee Master.
 
PRICING: Make a great cup of Starbucks® coffee for less than $1. Customers can purchase a booklet of 3 packets for the suggested retail price of ($2.95) or a box of 12 packets for the suggested retail price of ($9.95).
 
 

Sanja Gould, Starbucks Coffee Company
206-318-7100
press@starbucks.com
 
Evan Pham, Edelman
206-268-2252
evan.pham@edelman.com
 
 

About Starbucks
Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting the highest quality arabica coffee in the world. Today, with stores around the globe, the company is the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world. Through our unwavering commitment to excellence and our guiding principles, we bring the unique Starbucks Experience to life for every customer through every cup. To share in the experience, please visit us in our stores or online at www.starbucks.com.


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