United States-Starbucks sell more meat.

UNITED STATES-STARBUCKS SELL MORE MEAT.

As of last month, Starbucks has moved deeper into the breakfast realm. The coffee Mecca rolled out two new hot breakfast sandwiches as part of a new "pairings" menu promotion that features coffee and food item combinations for $3.95.

The new sandwiches include:

An Artisan Bacon Sandwich, with a parmesan egg frittata, smoked bacon slices and Gouda cheese on an artisan roll,

An Artisan Ham Sandwich, again with the parmesan egg frittata, but with three slices of Black Forest ham and mild cheddar on an artisan roll.

The pairing menu previously included a Sausage Breakfast Sandwich and the Reduced-Fat Turkey Bacon Breakfast Sandwich.

Starbucks officials point out that the pairings menu is in response to "the economic pressures facing its customers." The concept is a coffee/breakfast option that offers value and helps the Seattle-based chain compete with fast-food chains for that coveted on-the-go morning diner.