Starbucks joins the Parkhurst community on 4th Avenue

Starbucks is adding its own iconic touch to the trendy neighbourhood coffee shop ambience on Parkhurst’s popular 4th Avenue strip with a brand new store, offering the full Starbucks experience.

Starbucks Parkhurst, located at 31 4th Avenue on the corner of 12th Street, is opening with a Cortado (two ristretto shots topped with warm silky milk) and Croissant special 20% discount offer for the weekend of 30 July to 1 August.

The new store’s manager is Teeman Mncube, who says the Parkhurst market is a perfect fit for the Starbucks brand. “We’re excited about joining the vibrant Parkhurst community, and we’re committed to making sure that our store is an ideal place for people to gather, relax, socialise or work, and enjoy themselves, while experiencing their favourite or soon-to-be favourite items on our food and beverages menu. There’s always something for everyone, and the Starbucks partners are here to welcome customers with our friendly ‘Be My Guest’ spirit.”

The store’s operating hours are from 6am to 6pm, seven days a week, depending on lockdown restrictions.

Starbucks Parkhurst features the full range of Starbucks hot and cold beverages, as well as a selection of delicious treats, including muffins, brownies and macarons. The brand’s wide range of premium coffees, and warm and friendly service from the skilled and knowledgeable partners, are now readily accessible at the new spot on 4th Avenue in Parkhurst. Starbucks coffee is 99% ethically sourced and accredited by Conservation International under the C.A.F.E. Practices programme.

Join the Parkhurst conversation by sharing your pics of your Starbucks Parkhurst experience on social media, using the hashtags #StarbucksParkhurst #Cantwaittoserveyou #Parkhurstbeourguest.

Did you know?

Starbucks’ is fast becoming known for fabulous food & beverage pairing options, developed by expert chefs, with both savoury and sweet menu items.

Savoury pairings include breakfast or lunchtime options of a freshly baked bagel filled with cream cheese, chives, and fresh cucumber, paired with brewed coffee or Americano; a French toast brioche with chicken schnitzel, finished with mayonnaise and a hint of mustard, paired with a cold brew; or many other pairing combinations.

For the sweet-toothed, the options include pairing a light caramel-flavoured sponge sandwiched together with salted caramel ganache, topped with white chocolate shavings, with the limited-time-offer salted caramel latte – steamed salted caramel infused milk and espresso shots.

Get to know your Starbucks Parkhurst store manager – 60 seconds with Teeman Mncube

Q: Where did you grow up?A: Johannesburg.

Q: Where do you live now?A: Bramley View.

Q: What is the biggest challenge or adversity you’ve faced in getting to where you are today?A: Raising two girls on my own.

Q: What got you through this challenge?A: A forgiving heart and humility.

Q: Starbucks baristas are known as Partners. What does it mean to be a Partner?A: To be a partner means responsibility, ownership, accountability, and to be a valued asset in a successful brand.

Q: What is your favourite Starbucks beverage and why?A: Flat white: it cures the silent scream for coffee the balance of two shots and steamed milk to perfection; in a short cup it’s the best.

Q: Cappuccino or Frappuccino?A: Frappuccino – it’s a treat.

Q: What causes are important to you?A: Gift of the Givers and World Vision for feeding the hungry worldwide.

Q: If you could change one thing in the world, what would it be, and why?A: If only everyone could afford their basic needs the world would be a much better and safer place. Poverty is painful, poverty makes people do the unthinkable. If there was one thing I would change in the world that will be poverty.

Q: Favourite thing to do when you’re not at work?A: Spending time with my kids and close family members and friends.

For more information, visit www.starbucks.co.za.

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About StarbucksSince 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting high-quality arabica coffee. Today, with almost 33,000 stores worldwide, the company is the premier roaster and retailer of speciality coffee globally. Through our unwavering commitment to excellence and our guiding principles, we bring the unique Starbucks Experience to life for every customer through every cup. To share in the experience, please visit us in our stores or online at  www.starbucks.co.za.