Costa Rica: A Return to Origins

This blog will capture the experiences and learnings of our TWELVE Canadian participants.
Check back daily for updates and new postings.


Introducing a new Origin Experience program

Last February, the first group of Starbucks partners traveled to Costa Rica to take part in the pilot Origin trip. Less than a year later, another twelve Canadian partners have been awarded the same opportunity to visit, learn, harvest and truly experience life at our farms in Costa Rica. Follow along and learn from their daily adventures. Through this powerful first-hand experience, partners will be better able to understand and articulate ethical sourcing practices, quality standards and relationship with farmers. It will also help us create a network of passionate advocates to inspire customers and other partners, as well as serve as coffee leaders.


Thursday, February 4, 2010

Closing Dinner - A few thoughts

Quick notes as we close out our trip.....

"We are not in the coffee business serving people, we are in the people business serving coffee" - this business is all about the people and the connections we have with each other, and how we inspire and nuture the human spirit. There is a great deal of power in a group of engaged, passionate people - we can all make a difference: one cup, one partner and one customer at a time. We look forward to sharing all of the stories and experiences with you on our return.

To all of the partners following - thank you for all that you do, to our customers - thank you for your patronage.

Please continue to check in on the blog as we will continue to upload pictures, stories, and even some videos in the days and weeks to come.

Adios, Cindy GH
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