-
-
Occasionally, Starbucks will offer free coffee to its customers. From October 2-5, 2009, a special Starbucks promotion entitled some to get a free tall coffee from any participating Starbucks. To be eligible for the free cup of java, customers had to take the Starbucks VIA Taste Challenge, trying to determine which coffee cup contains the new VIA instant coffee. Those who participated got coupon for a free tall coffee that they could redeem starting October 2, 2009. The coupon also entitled them to $1 off the Starbucks VIA instant coffee.http://www.seattlepi.com/business/410607_starbucks28.html
Fast Facts:
- Free tall coffee for those who taste test the new Starbucks VIA coffee
- VIA was introduced in the U.S. and Canada on September 29, 2009
- Free coffee coupon was available: October 2-5, 2009
- Size of free coffee: 8 oz.
Pike's Roast Free Coffee
Starbucks offered free coffee to customers on April 8, 2008, to introduce their newest blend of java called Pike Place Roast. Speculation surrounding what the special promotion might be was generated over the weeks leading up to the event via a television advertising campaign that simply proclaimed, "04.08.08." It was revealed the day before the event that the company would be giving away eight-ounce samples of their new brand of coffee for 30 minutes, with the timing of the giveaway to take place simultaneously across all U.S. time zones.-
Starbucks Free Coffee News
-
Dunkin' Donuts Makes a Special Delivery: Free Coffee to All United States ...
PR Newswire (press release) -
-
-
-
-
-
-
Starbucks Free Coffee Questions
-
Do you like or would you buy instant starbucks coffee? 6 AnswersNo, I wouldn't. Instant coffee doesn't really have a good flavor. I would try it if I was given a free sample or something, but it would have to be pretty good ... read more -
I am a fan of Starbucks in NYC, but sometimes I want to try a new coffee shop. Are there any others? 5 AnswersI've always loved the following places: French Roast http://www.yelp.com/biz/french-roast-new-york http://img.skitch.com/20090106-ms8dg3fc782dk7i3kmsx98492... read more -
Can you use espresso bean for regular coffee? 5 AnswersYou certainly can use an espresso roast bean for regular coffee. Espresso beans are actually the same type of beans you would use for coffee, though they are o... read more -
How come coffee I make at home always tastes different than the same coffee at Starbucks? 2 AnswersAh, so. If you are using grounds, just grinding it yourself will make a huge difference. The size you grind the beans may be a factor as well. Those rinky-di... read more
-
-
Starbucks Free Coffee Blogs and Commentaries
- Google Blog Search: Starbucks Free Coffee
- Reuters: Shop Talk: Check Out Line: Starbucks' new brew (April 8, 2008)
- Eater LA: Freebie Tuesday (April 7, 2008)
- Chicago Tribune: The Stew - Free Starbucks Pike Place Roast sampling on 04-08-08 at 11 a.m. (April 7, 2008)
-

