Starbucks Blonde Espresso Roast whole bean coffee

Starbucks Blonde Espresso Roast is a lightly roasted coffee product part of the world-renowned Starbucks lineup. The brand originated in Seattle, Washington, USA, in 1971, founded by Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl, and Gordon Bowker.

While Starbucks is an independent global corporation, its retail grocery products—including bagged coffee beans like these—are managed through a strategic partnership. In 2018, Nestlé and Starbucks formed the Global Coffee Alliance, granting Nestlé the perpetual rights to market Starbucks consumer-packaged goods and foodservice products globally, outside of Starbucks coffee houses. Manufacturing for these retail products occurs in various facilities worldwide depending on the market, including the USA and Europe. The ultimate ownership of the brand name remains with the Starbucks Corporation, though the retail distribution and production are under the stewardship of Nestlé.