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STARBUCKS: 

I chose 19th October as a date to write about my favourite of the lot "Starbucks” because three years back on this date it entered India and opened its Flagship Store in Mumbai. The excitement and the experience is worth a share as this day marked a special day in my life indeed. 

"Starbucks" as a brand most of us know, so no detail introduction is required for the green white Siren logo which originated in Seattle. The logo is so attractive and the colour is so subtle that it made me do a research on why the colour green and the mermaid with 2 tails was chosen. There are many versions to it but the most inspiring one of the lot is that the logo was created with the siren as it symbolised being the center of attention representing the overpoweringly attractive and most seductive quality of coffee and the colour green was chosen to imply the growth, freshness and uniqueness of the rapidly developing brand. 

The flagship store in Mumbai, India is worth a visit. The store is beautifully decorated and as you enter this two storey coffee shop, you are in for a happy ride. The ambience is divided into different sections, each of it being unique and one of its kind. The decor is contemporary with a mix of traditional and classy looks. As stated by Mr. Howard Schultz, the Chief Executive himself, “It is perhaps the most elegant, beautiful, dynamic store we’ve opened in our history”. Listening to Mr. Schultz and Mr. Ratan Tata live was surely inspirational and convincing that one of the best cafe has arrived in India and I am thankful to them to make 'Starbucks' more accessible to coffee lovers like us. The store is located in a heritage building of the city. There are huge beautiful colourful photographs hanging on walls at one end of the store and huge vases to antique wall hangings & old trunks on the other side to give it a vintage look. There are even coffee beans sacks with “Tata Coffee” stitched on them kept in one section giving the store a personalised look. Something worth noticing is that the Siren logo is engraved on wood just above the takeaway counter. There is high to low seating available, giving a Maharaja look to one section and walls dedicated to books and different types of coffee stored,for our knowledge in another section. Coffee Beans are kept in bowls in different corners so that the aroma fills the customer with happiness and contentment that they have arrived the right place to enjoy their coffee. 

"Starbucks: A Tata Alliance", in India, offers Local Indian Roast from Tata Coffee as well, apart from what is offered in the international outlets, i.e coffee from Indonesia, Kenya, Italian coffee, etc. It has extensive list of beverages to choose from to suit everybody’s liking and mood. Starbucks not only serves coffee, but it has a variety of tea, flavoured frappuccinos, chocolate drinks, etc and some delicious sweet and savoury items to accompany your beverages. My favourites of the lot being the Java Chip Frappucino , Hot Chocolate and the Signature Coffee Latte. Java Chip Frappucino any day tops the list, which is made of freshly brewed dark roast coffee mixed well with milk, crushed ice, chocolate chips and chocolate syrup and then topped with dollops of whipped cream (which is absolutely delicious) and drizzled with more chocolate sauce. It's super heavy and chocolately and ofcourse yummy. Accompany the Frappucino with the all time favourite Blueberry Muffin or Chocolate Chips Cookies or the festive speciality Salted Caramel Tart. There are sandwiches, quiches, Gateaux and other items to chose from as well.