Sakura goes to Pinas

How can i miss this month's Starbucks tumblers?O=)

 before the end of February, my friends at Starbucks gave me a sneak peek on what's new on 8March 2011. it was a cherry blossom tumbler with pink lid! OMG! i always wanted  a pink tumbler and when i saw it, i asked thme to reserve one for me! but they told me that the prettier ones are still in the stock room. so i just have to arrive early on 8 March 2011 to  get a first glimpse at them. but i was intrigued so I have been googling on what are the other stuff the  are telling me about.

however, due to some turn of events, i arrived way too early at Starbucks Intramuros and insetad of buying the cherry blossom tumbler, i bought the pink stainless one for Php1095. when i arrived at the office and found out that the tumbler's sold out, i bought the water bottle for Php525 and when i was going home and passed by Starbucks Megamall, i saw they have the cherry blossom tumbler and i bought it as well for Php425 (and surprisingly, they told me i was the first one who bought it!). yes, i completed the collection in just one day, rather, on their release dates! hahaha

and now for my two cents.

the tumblers:

the pink stainless and cherry blossom tumblers can fill in 12 fl. oz drink and in starbucks lingo, a tall sized one. and i was told that both tumblers can fill in cold or hot drinks and that (i suppose) the stainless one can retain the temperature a li'l longer. and from the care card, it says do not fill them with carbonated drinks. i never knew why and this is what yahoo has to say: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080413140721AA0W94q

honestly, i find the tumblers affordable since some years ago, back from the time they gave a complimentary drink for every tumbler your purchase, a tumbler costs Php 600 for the short sized one. 

the water bottle:

the water bottle is uber pretty that's for sure. but i like the old style of their water bottles. well, unfortunately, most water bottles look like the one starbucks used to have so this new style gave the others something to copy again. hehhee 

i'm not really comfortable holding it by the handle on the cap thinking it might slip. unlike their old water bottle, i can carry it using just 3 of my fingers. but cuteness wise- this year is the prettiest. i bought the sakura water bottle before and it's still my favorite. 

and you can see my first water bottle at the background

it's my 3rd water from starbucks and every pink water bottle must be part of my collection. hehehe

and while Japan is still trying to rise amidst the tragedy, you can place donations on Starbucks counters.