As sure as the first snowfall signals the arrival of the holidays, Chirstmas Blend hit the barrista bar at Starbucks yesterday. I just popped into the Chelms. Bucks (quite possibly the worst-sighted Starbucks this side of Pike Place) and I entered a sea of X-Mas blend. I find it refreshing that this international co. still uses the world CHRISTMAS to describe a mass-consumed product! Good for you Howard Schultz. The coffee, earthy and strong, pairs nicely w/ Christmas cookies too. Sure, I lament the arrival of all things jolly before Thanksgiving like the next practical Yankee, but w/ an innocuous drink like coffee, exceptions abound.
They're rolling out the seasonal fru-fru drinks like peppermint lattes too. but there's nothing quite like this blend. And the red cups, ah the red cups. So damn festive!