Summer Stays Cool with Starbucks Blended Beverages

Sample New Blended Frappuccino and Blended Tiazzi Flavors Throughout the Summer

SEATTLE, WA --May 17, 1999-- When summer heats up, cool down with Starbucks six handcrafted, blended beverages.

Starbucks invites you to taste these rich, creamy -- and most importantly, cool -- sipping sensations and enjoy a moment of release and relaxation when the heat is on. Rhumba Frappuccino® is available now through September 30. All other summer beverages will be in the coffeehouses on May 12.

``With all the activities the summertime brings, our new Frappuccino® blended beverages and Tiazzi® blended juiced tea beverages offer a break and a moment of self-indulgence you won't want to pass up,'' says Peter Gibbons, Starbucks vice president, Product Management. ``Our classic Frappuccino® and Tiazzi® flavors have always been popular, and these new beverages offer more options -- the Caramel Frappuccino® is perfect for those who love our Caramel Macchiato and Tiazzi® & Cream selections will take you back to the corner malt shop.''

Starbucks introduced Frappuccino® blended coffee drink in 1995. The original flavors -- Coffee and Mocha -- are handcrafted, low fat combinations of Starbucks® coffee, milk and ice. This summer Starbucks adds two decadent flavors to the blended Frappuccino line-up -- Rhumba and Caramel. Rhumba Frappuccino® is a rich combination of Starbucks Coffee Frappuccino® blended with Starbucks exclusive chocolatey-coffee chips. Caramel Frappuccino® is a natural extension of Starbucks hot espresso beverage, the popular Caramel Macchiato. Starting with a blended Coffee Frappuccino®, then sweetened with Starbucks caramel syrup and topped off with whipped cream and caramel drizzle. The Caramel Frappuccino® is available year-round.

As the popularity of tea grows, Starbucks introduces a crisp, fresh Peach flavor to the line of Tiazzi® blended juiced tea beverages. Starbucks Tiazzi® is a low fat, fruity treat with a kick of iced tea flavor.

In addition, Starbucks adds a new line of Tiazzi® & Cream beverages -- Orange & Cream, Peaches & Cream and Berries & Cream. These new additions to the blended Tiazzi® line-up combine cool, refreshing Tiazzi® blended juiced tea flavors with cream, vanilla and topped with whipped cream.

The Peach Tiazzi® and Tiazzi® & Cream beverages join current Tiazzi® flavors Wild Berry -- a cool blend of raspberries, cranberries and other fruit juices, and Mango Citrus -- a blend of mango, orange and other tropical favorites.

Starbucks Coffee Company is the leading retailer, roaster and brand of specialty coffee in the world. In addition to its retail locations in North America, the United Kingdom, the Pacific Rim, and the Middle East, Starbucks sells whole bean coffees through its specialty sales group, direct response business, supermarkets and online at www.starbucks.com. Additionally, Starbucks produces and sells bottled Frappuccino® coffee drink and a line of premium ice creams through its joint venture partnerships and offers a line of innovative premium teas produced by its wholly owned subsidiary, Tazo Tea Company.

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Starbucks Coffee Company
Karmen Johnson (206) 470-8169


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