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In honor of Starbucks’ Red Cup Day, the company is bringing back its viral Bearista glass cold cups this holiday season, with a new mystery-box edition set to arrive in U.S. coffeehouses next month.
The news was announced by the coffee giant on Monday.
Starbucks bearista cold cups returning
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According to the coffee giant, the collection will feature mystery glass cold cups, with additional details expected to be shared soon.
The brand said each box will feature a "mystery Glass Bearista." The bearista cups are part of Starbucks’ broader holiday merchandise collection for 2026.
The viral bearista cold cup will return to Starbucks shelves, the company announced. (Credit: Starbucks, Gregor Fischer/picture alliance via Getty Images)
The original cup, which will also return, is shaped like a small bear, with the top of the glass designed to look like it's wearing a winter cap in signature Starbucks green.
When you can buy bearista cold cups at Starbucks
What you can do:
The Bearista Glass Cold Cup – Surprise Box Edition will launch Nov. 10 in limited quantities, while supplies last, the company said.
The original cup will also return to select U.S. coffeehouses on Dec. 1, also in limited quantities and while supplies last.
Other holiday merchandise will be available on Red Cup Day on Nov. 17.
The backstory:
The announcement follows last year’s popularity of Starbucks’ original Bearista Glass Cold Cup.
LAST YEAR: Starbucks unveils new 'Bearista' Cold Cup, annual holiday menu
Earlier this month, Starbucks also announced that its holiday menu will land in coffeehouses on Nov. 5.
Returning drinks include the Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, Sugar Cookie Latte and Gingerbread Chai.
The Source: The information for this story was provided by Starbucks. This story was reported from Los Angeles.