From Me, To Me. This Valentine’s Day, Starbucks is inviting you to take yourself on a date

It's the first moment in what Starbucks is calling Year of Me. A year centred on self-worth, reflection, and the kind of small daily rituals that remind you that you are enough. Because Valentine's Day can be a celebration of love in all its forms. And that includes the relationship you have with yourself. …

BySpice4Life NewsFebruary 13, 20260Comments

Food & Wine

A Different Way to Start the Morning

R25 coffee before 8am... What? Starbucks? And it's not just a standard Americano? Did I hear right? YES! Mornings set the tone for the rest of the day. Whether it's a quick stop before work, a pause before lectures, or a moment carved out before the city fully wakes up, those early hours tend to…

BySpice4Life NewsFebruary 12, 20260Comments

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Kempton Park, we’re brewing up something exciting!

Joburg's East Rand has a new place to pause, connect and celebrate life's little moments: welcome to the area's very first Starbucks! This brand new store, which has opened at Harvest Place Shopping Centre in Kempton Park, is set to become a meeting place for commuters, coffice-workers and coffee lovers alike, says Leah McCrae,…

BySpice4Life NewsDecember 17, 20250Comments

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Starbucks celebrates summer with stories, smiles and connections

Summer in South Africa is the smell of braais and freshly mown lawns; it’s the sun on your shoulders and the buzz in the malls as people pick out spoils for their family and friends; the first sip of something cold and sweet, like a Starbucks iced latte – all with someone you love, because…

BySpice4Life NewsDecember 1, 20250Comments

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Starbucks x Dodo Dubai Chocolate: A match made in flavour heaven

A match made in flavour heaven… Exclusively at select Starbucks South Africa stores, Dodo Dubai Chocolate drop for a Limited Time Brand Spark Moment, on 22 November at 9:00AM. It's beginning to look a lot more like the Festive Season at Starbucks in South Africa, and an exciting moment for coffee and chocolate lovers who…

BySpice4Life NewsNovember 20, 20250Comments

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Starbucks gets ready for Halloween with a brand-new flavour!

Forget dark and stormy nights. Starbucks is making sure your days are full of smiles this Halloween with its fun new beverage, Sour Apple Frappucino; a limited-edition drink that’s also the perfect Halloween potion. “Everyone loves October: summer is in full swing, so there’s no better time to drink an icy, refreshing frappucino. More…

BySpice4Life NewsOctober 31, 20250Comments

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Cappuccino tops the charts as nation’s favourite coffee: New data reveals South Africa’s best-selling Starbucks coffees

New Starbucks sales data reveals South Africa's favourite coffees, with results showing a clear preference for simple, timeless classics. It seems that when it comes to everyday luxuries, less is more - with refined, simple pleasures leading the charge in South Africa's coffee culture. With Cappuccino coming out on top, followed by Latte and…

BySpice4Life NewsOctober 20, 20250Comments

Be the Change

Starbucks cares for the environment: a bold take on reusable cups!

At Starbucks, coffee and the community come first. That’s why The Starbucks Coffee Company is especially proud of its Reusable Coffee Grounds Cup, designed to reduce waste, reuse what matters, and reshape your daily rituals. “For us, sustainability is more than a goal. It’s a responsibility,” says Leah McCrae, Managing Director, Rand Capital Coffee, Licensee…

BySpice4Life NewsSeptember 15, 20250Comments

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Starbucks announces winners of the Regional Barista Championships

Starbucks is thrilled to recognise the partners who emerged as stars at the recent Regional Barista Championship. Training to become a Starbucks partner (as the company’s baristas are known) is no simple affair. These passionate coffee lovers undergo many months immersing themselves in coffee knowledge and lore, with a hands-on curriculum crafted by the world…

BySpice4Life NewsMay 27, 20250Comments

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Not your average barista

At Starbucks, our baristas — as we proudly call our 'partners' — are something extraordinary. They undergo weeks, sometimes months, of expert-led, hands-on training, including an exclusive curriculum crafted with a world-renowned university: the Starbucks Global Coffee Academy. This immersive experience deepens their knowledge and elevates their craft like no other program in the coffee…

BySpice4Life NewsMay 21, 20250Comments

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From Me, To Me. This Valentine’s Day, Starbucks is inviting you to take yourself on a date

A Different Way to Start the Morning

Kempton Park, we’re brewing up something exciting!

Starbucks celebrates summer with stories, smiles and connections

Starbucks x Dodo Dubai Chocolate: A match made in flavour heaven

Starbucks gets ready for Halloween with a brand-new flavour!

Cappuccino tops the charts as nation’s favourite coffee: New data reveals South Africa’s best-selling Starbucks coffees

Starbucks cares for the environment: a bold take on reusable cups!

Starbucks announces winners of the Regional Barista Championships

Not your average barista

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