PI_015 : Coffee Company

In honor of the pioneer store in Pike Place Market which at present, has branched out to many places around the world, Starbucks Philippines launched a new card named Coffee Company last September 15, 2015 (yesterday).  What I like most in this card is the minimal design - it's too elegant!!!

I got mine from Starbucks store at 6750 Ayala Avenue, Makati City.

Isn't it Amazing?

Last night, Ann and I visited Starbucks at 6750 Ayala Avenue, Makati City to collect the newly released card and at the same to try this new drinks with the teaser - "a different kind of amazing".

Iced Dou Cocoa Mocha.

Duo cocoa sauce is combined with velvety steamed milk and our roasty signature espresso to create a smooth and well-balanced beverage. It is then topped with chocolate whipped cream, mocha drizzle, and cocoa nibs sprinkles. (source: http://www.starbucks.ph/promo/featured-beverages )

Personally, it tastes like one of my favorite childhood chocolate drinks. Gusto ko s'ya! :)

IT_013 : Thank You 2010

This is such a wonderful surprise I received from Nanthiya of Bangkok, Thailand with whom I exchange cards last August 2015.  This card is not included in the four cards which I traded with her in exchange of 3 Pilipinas 2nd edition and 1 Thank You 2015 cards from here in Manila. The card features the word "thank you" in different languages and released in 2010. I guess, I am more grateful with this one - khob-kun-Ka!

IT_012 : Easter 2014

My first Easter card!  Thanks to Nanthiya of Bangkok, Thailand who willing exchange cards with me and sent me this card along with four others last August 2015.

CA001 : Canada 2012

Along with four other cards, this card was received from Nanthiya of Bangkok, Thailand who traded cards with me some weeks ago.  This card named Canada 2012 was released in Canada in 2012 (obviously, hehehe) and features maple leaves - just in time for Fall Season which is about to begin at the said place. (I hope I am right!)

TH002 : Thai Girl or Temple of Emerald Buddha

Exclusively released in Thailand, I finally got two of this Starbucks card.  Thanks to Nanthiya who had been wonderful and agreed to trade with me. She lived in Bangkok, Thailand and sent me this card along with four others.  The design of this card features a Thai girl with sketches of the Temple of Emerald Buddha at the backdrop.  There is also something written in Abugida on the card which I can't read. Just a wild guess - it may read as Starbucks or Thailand. :-)

The beauty in trading...

Last September 3, 2015, I received one big surprise.  It's not that I was not expecting it but it came earlier than I thought - a mail from Thailand.  

I started collecting Starbucks card in 2013 and since then, I keep myself updated with the cards that will be released here in the Philippines and those which are exclusively released abroad.  I even bothered some friends/acquaintances going on trip abroad, some relatives coming home from other countries and even friends of my officemates to get Starbucks cards for me.  But never had I been into trading until recently.


Yes, it was my first trading experience and it was indeed a very good one. In exchange of 3 Pilipinas 2nd edition and one Thank you 2015 cards, most recent release here in the Philipines, Nanthiya gave me 2 Thai Girl, Canada 2012 and Easter 2014 cards.  Plus a bonus, she also gave Thank You 2010 card and stickers!!! Isn't she so sweet? :-) I love all the cards and stickers from her!! She really made my trading experience wonderful! I am very grateful to her and looking forward for another trade!




 By the way, Nanthiya is from Thailand and owner of the Instagram account @idreamz .  Try to visit her gallery for wonderful feed and some Starbucks cards available for trade.  She will definitely give you favorable offers. :)