Begin your day the right way The blonde espresso roast has a distinctive blend of Latin American beans that are roasted to perfection. It consists of 100% ground coffee beans with a sweet but mellow flavour, making it the lightest espresso roast offered by Starbucks. Ever since it was founded in Seattle, Washington almost 50 years ago, Starbucks has become globally renowned for its high-quality ingredients and richly flavoured coffee, which is sold and enjoyed in over 30,000 locations worldwide. It is committed to 100 percent ethical sourcing of coffee in partnership with Conservation International.