Starbucks Coffee Company turns red today and the traditions we're celebrating are nothing to blush about.

"The holidays at Starbucks are all about enjoying traditions and connecting with friends and family," said Jim Alling, president of Starbucks North America. "For our customers, that means gathering at their local Starbucks coffeehouse to connect over a hot cup of Starbucks(R) Christmas Blend coffee in our signature red cups to savor the warmth, magic and reprieve that are found there during the holidays."

For many, the red cup and the handcrafted holiday beverages found inside them symbolize the start of the holiday season. A cornerstone of the season is our once-a-year, limited-time offered Starbucks(R) Christmas Blend coffee (also available as Holiday Blend). This unique and beloved holiday tradition is a blend of lively Latin American beans and full-bodied Indonesian coffees with our special ingredient--aged Indonesian bean that give it a holiday sparkle.

Read more about the Christmas Starbucks coffee recipe at http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20051110005060&newsLang=en.