Starbucks has been described as the main representative of “second wave coffee,” a retrospectively termed movement that popularized artisanal coffee, particularly darkly roasted coffee.
Starbucks locations serve hot and cold drinks, whole-bean coffee, microground instant coffee known as VIA, espresso, caffe latte, full- and loose-leaf teas including Teavana tea products, Evolution Fresh juices, Frappuccino beverages, La Boulange pastries, and snacks including items such as chips and crackers; some offerings are seasonal or specific to the locality of the store.
