Starbucks introduced their largest cup size, the Trenta, which can hold 31 ounces. It is available for iced drinks only. Starbucks also introduced their K-Cup packs, which are trademarks of Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. The next year, they acquire Teavana for $620 million and widen their assortment of tea. Total stores: 17,003

A loyalty program came out for users of the Starbucks card. Prior to this it was just a gift card, but now it was being turned into a card that offered perks such as, no charge for soy milk or added syrups, free refills on drinks like drip coffee and tea, and even free Wi-Fi […]

Starbucks introduced the Caramel Frappucino that included whipped cream, caramel drizzle, and a dome lid for the first time. Starbucks also entered the tea business in 1999 when it acquired the Tazo brand for $8,100,000. At this point, they had opened stores in China, Kuwait, Lebanon and South Korea. Total stores: 2,498

Starbucks introduced the “Frappuccino” in 550 stores. This name came about when Starbucks acquired The Coffee Connection in Boston. They sold a slushy drink made from a soft-serve machine and named it a “frappuccino.” Starbucks applied the name to their new drink. When it first came out it only had two flavors, coffee and mocha, […]

In January 1994, Starbucks opens its’ first drive-thru location. There were a total of 17 stores.