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Starbucks’ The latest must-have collectible is thrilling fans.
Launched on Thursday with The return of Starbucks’ holiday menu, The 20-ounce cup is designed for cold drinks – and is crafted in the shape of an adorable bear, with black eyes and a nose on the front. A knitted green hat with the Starbucks logo tops the bear, and a matching green and white straw completes the festive look.
The drinkware comes with a knitted green cap featuring the Starbucks logo on the bear and a matching green and white straw.
However, the special-edition cup comes with a hefty price tag of $29.95 and is available exclusively in stores.
“From cold brew to iced matcha lattes, your drinks have never tasted so sweet,” Starbucks shares on its website. “Starbucks Barista Glass Cold Cup brings instant joy to every sip.”
Fans expressed their excitement about the Barista Cup on social media, with many waiting in line early this morning to get their hands on one. However, others complained that they were unable to get their hands on it.
“This is the cutest cup I’ve ever had!!!!!,” one Instagram user wrote in the comments of Starbucks’ post about the cup.
Another quipped in the comments: “Close the front door, it’s so cute,” while a third added: “My husband says I don’t need any more cups… but he’s definitely wrong.”
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Since the day of its release, the bear-shaped cups are already being sold on eBay by people who managed to buy them in Starbucks stores. However, the price of the cup is much higher on this reseller site, where it is being listed anywhere between $150 and up. $500,
The Beerista Cup isn’t the only holiday drinkware that Starbucks has released in stores today. The company has collaborated with Hello Kitty to launch a collection of tumblers, mugs, cold cups and water bottles. Prices for the cups vary, with the stainless steel Cold Cup and ceramic mug selling for $32.95 each, and the water bottle selling for $29.95.
Starbucks is also bringing back its dominance Red holiday cup expected todayThere are six holiday cups this year, including two iced versions, all of which feature Starbucks’ classic dark green and red colors. The company said the cups were inspired by plaid pajamas worn during the holidays, as well as Starbucks baristas’ aprons.
According to Starbucks, the two coffeehouse plaid designs are made for hot drinks, reflecting a cozy holiday pattern that “dates back centuries.”
The other four holiday cups are decorated with green and red ribbons tied in festive bows, called the Merry apron strings design. Two of them are for hot drinks, while the other two are ice ones. All six cups come with a gift tag where baristas can write a message to customers.
However, the annual Red Cup Day, where Starbucks customers can get a free reusable red cup, is not until November 13.