edit 3/11/2006 - i don't know if this is still going on. all the links are dead.
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awesome. free coffee. credit to mysterX @ gotapex, sloppy1 @fw.
http://home.businesswire.com/portal/sit...view&newsId=20060301006124&newsLang=en
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/060301/20060301006124.html?.v=1
Press Release Source: Starbucks
Starbucks Hosts First-Ever ''Starbucks Coffee Break''
Wednesday March 1, 5:32 pm ET
Company to Pour Complimentary Cups of Coffee for Customers Coast to Coast
--(BUSINESS WIRE)----
Starbucks:
WHAT: Starbucks will host its first-ever Starbucks Coffee Break, inviting customers across the country to enjoy a complimentary cup of freshly brewed coffee. In stores and on street corners, from insulated brewing equipment and giant coffee backpacks, partners (employees) will pour tall (12-ounce) cups of coffee to surprise customers and delight commuters.
WHEN: March 15, 2006, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
WHERE: More than 7,500 Starbucks U.S. Company-operated and licensed locations -- Please join us at the 6th and Union Starbucks for a special brewing demonstration.
Store address: Starbucks City Center location
1420 Fifth Avenue
Seattle, WA
WHY: Starbucks believes in the high quality and exceptional taste of its brewed coffee, and wants to introduce this flavor to new customers. The Company also wants to thank loyal brewed-coffee customers with a surprising, complimentary cup of coffee. In addition, Starbucks Coffee Masters, certified coffee experts who have taken extra coffee classes and facilitated many coffee tastings, will be available to introduce customers to the world of coffee and offer customer tips on how to brew great coffee at home.
edit: another link
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awesome. free coffee. credit to mysterX @ gotapex, sloppy1 @fw.
http://home.businesswire.com/portal/sit...view&newsId=20060301006124&newsLang=en
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/060301/20060301006124.html?.v=1
Press Release Source: Starbucks
Starbucks Hosts First-Ever ''Starbucks Coffee Break''
Wednesday March 1, 5:32 pm ET
Company to Pour Complimentary Cups of Coffee for Customers Coast to Coast
--(BUSINESS WIRE)----
Starbucks:
WHAT: Starbucks will host its first-ever Starbucks Coffee Break, inviting customers across the country to enjoy a complimentary cup of freshly brewed coffee. In stores and on street corners, from insulated brewing equipment and giant coffee backpacks, partners (employees) will pour tall (12-ounce) cups of coffee to surprise customers and delight commuters.
WHEN: March 15, 2006, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
WHERE: More than 7,500 Starbucks U.S. Company-operated and licensed locations -- Please join us at the 6th and Union Starbucks for a special brewing demonstration.
Store address: Starbucks City Center location
1420 Fifth Avenue
Seattle, WA
WHY: Starbucks believes in the high quality and exceptional taste of its brewed coffee, and wants to introduce this flavor to new customers. The Company also wants to thank loyal brewed-coffee customers with a surprising, complimentary cup of coffee. In addition, Starbucks Coffee Masters, certified coffee experts who have taken extra coffee classes and facilitated many coffee tastings, will be available to introduce customers to the world of coffee and offer customer tips on how to brew great coffee at home.
edit: another link