Delectable Dishes and Refreshing Raspberry Mocha Beverages Add to Flavorful Menu at Starbucks This Summer.

Menu Expands to Meet Coffee Customers' Needs with a New Lineup of Beverages and Lunch Offerings

SEATTLE -- As the summer days grow longer, so does the menu board at Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) with enticing new salads and snacks, as well as berry-licious Raspberry Mocha beverages. Between working busy days and rushing off on vacations, Starbucks is the perfect stop for hand-crafted coffee delights, convenient food in flavorful options, and refreshing taste this season.

"Berry" Fresh Delights Just in Time for Summer

For a truly refreshing experience, Starbucks has paired the flavors of fresh raspberries and delectable chocolate, inspired by the very sweetness of summer. Customers can now enjoy the new Raspberry Mocha Frappuccino([R]) blended coffee to cool off on a hot summer afternoon. Starbucks is also excited to offer customers the new Raspberry Mocha Frappuccino[R] Light blended coffee for a lighter option with 1/3 fewer calories. The Iced Raspberry Mocha, made with Starbucks[R] signature Espresso Roast, is also available hot for those breezy summer nights.

Simple Food Made Extraordinary with New Selection of Lunches

Palate pleasing salads, snacks and sweet parfaits will leave customers delighted as they pick up a lunch with their latte. Beginning June 26 Starbucks will expand its lunch offerings at the more than 4,400 Starbucks stores in the United States that currently offer lunch. Starbucks newest fresh lunch selections and snacks are made with wholesome ingredients that will tantalize the taste buds. Inspired by savory spices and eclectic essences from around the world, the lunch selections include national and regional specialties.

"Starbucks is constantly developing new innovative offerings for our customers, to complement our hand-crafted beverages," said Michelle Gass, senior vice president & chief merchant, Starbucks Coffee Company. "With an expanded menu of selections, customers can enjoy a medley of delicious lunches based on quality ingredients and unique flavors that can be enjoyed over a leisurely afternoon latte in our stores or conveniently picked up with your morning coffee."

The national selections feature the Tomato Mozzarella Insalata, a taste of classic Italian freshness, and the Fiesta Salad, a mouthwatering fire-roasted corn and black bean salad topped with juicy grilled chicken.

Customers can also take a break with two new delightful and delicious yogurt parfaits available nationwide - the Peachy Raspberry and Strawberry Banana. These fruity flavor concoctions will satisfy your sweet snack cravings.

The regional selections are tailored to meet the specific taste preferences of each market so customers can get the tastes they prefer at their own local Starbucks. Regional selections include the White Chicken Curry with Couscous, Albacore Tuna Penne, Champagne Pasta Salad, Bowtie Pasta with Goat Cheese, and the Asian Sesame Noodle Salad.

This summer, have a fresh new experience at Starbucks. Visit your local Starbucks starting June 26 to try one of the many innovative flavors of summer.

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