The Starbucks Story
Our story began in 1971. Back then we were a roaster and retailer of whole bean and ground coffee, tea and spices
with a single store in Seattle’s Pike Place Market.
Today, we are privileged to connect with millions of customers every daywith exceptional products and more than
21,000 retail stores in 66countries.
Folklore
Starbucks is named after the first mate in Herman Melville’s Moby Dick. Our logo is also inspired by the sea –
featuring a twin-tailed siren from Greek mythology.
Starbucks Mission
Ourmission: to inspire and nurture the human spirit –one person, one cup and one neighborhood at a time.
Our Coffee
We’ve always believed in serving the best coffee possible. It's our goal for all of our coffee to be grown under the
highest standards of quality, using ethical sourcingpractices. Our coffee buyers personally travel to coffee farms in
Latin America, Africa and Asia to select the highestquality beans. And our masterroasters bring out the balance and
rich flavor of the beans through the signature Starbucks Roast.
Our Stores
Our stores are a neighborhood gathering place for meeting friends and family. Our customers enjoy quality service,
an inviting atmosphere and an exceptionalbeverage.