Established in 1971, Starbucks Corporation is one of the leading roasters and retailers of specialty coffee in the world. Based in Phoenix, Ariz., the corporation serves hot- and iced-espresso beverages as well as coffee- and noncoffee-blended beverages. It also offers baked pastries, sandwiches, salads, oatmeal, yogurt parfaits and fruit cups. Its brand portfolio features Starbucks Coffee, Tazo Tea, Seattle's Best Coffee and Torrefazione Italia Coffee. Additionally, Starbucks Corporation provides various home-espresso machines, coffee brewers and grinders, coffee mugs and accessories, packaged goods as well as music, books and gift items.