Starbucks first latte was introduced 13 years after opening in 1971 More like this The Pride Alliance, founded in 1996, is Starbucks first Partner Network, one of 13 partner-led groups that bring people together with shared identities and experiences. 0 min read In 2014, the first Starbucks Reserve Roastery opened in Seattle. Today, there are 6 around the globe. 0 min read Starbucks Caffè Verona coffee has also gone by two other names over the years: Jake’s Blend, and 80/20 Blend. 0 min read