Starbucks Bearista glass cups return in December as new Holiday drinks and festive collection arrive

Starbucks is bringing back one of its most talked-about holiday merchandise items just in time for the festive season. The popular Bearista Glass Cold Cups are returning to coffee shops on December 1, following the arrival of a surprise collection of mystery bear-shaped cups in November.

The coffee chain is also adding new marshmallow drinks and a Merry Berry Frappuccino to its 2026 holiday menu. Starbucks fans have a lot in store to look out for over the coming weeks with festive cups, seasonal beverages and limited edition merchandise.

When is Starbucks Red Cup Day 2026?

Red Cup Day is on November 17. Customers who purchase a handcrafted holiday drink will receive a collectable reusable holiday cup while supplies last. Availability may vary by location.

When are Starbucks Bearista Glass Cold Cups returning?

The original Bearista Glass Cold Cups will return to Starbucks locations on Tuesday, December 1. The 20-ounce glass cup is shaped like a teddy bear and comes with a green Starbucks stocking cap and a matching green straw. The cups are returning after selling out in less than a day last year. They previously sold for around $30, although Starbucks has not provided a new price in the information released.

Before the original cups return, Starbucks is introducing a mystery Bearista collection on November 10. Each box contains a surprise glass bear cup, with the character revealed only after the packaging is opened. The collection will be available in limited quantities while supplies last.

What new Starbucks holiday drinks are arriving in December?

Starbucks is adding four seasonal drinks to its December lineup, beginning with the Snowcap Marshmallow collection on December 1.

The collection includes three options:

• Snowcap Marshmallow Mocha: Espresso, mocha sauce and milk, topped with marshmallow-flavored cold foam.
• Snowcap Marshmallow Matcha: Matcha and milk with marshmallow-flavored cold foam.
• Snowcap Marshmallow Hot Chocolate: Hot chocolate made with mocha sauce and marshmallow-flavored cold foam.

Each drink comes with a crispy cookie topping. The marshmallow cold foam will also become part of Starbucks' holiday cold foam lineup.

On December 17, the chain will introduce the Merry Berry Frappuccino. It combines white chocolate mocha sauce, strawberry puree and raspberry syrup, finished with whipped cream and a vanilla-flavored red bow cookie.

What else is on Starbucks' 2026 holiday menu?

The holiday menu launched November 5 with the Tiramisu Velvet Latte, Tiramisu Velvet Cold Brew and Apple Pomegranate Refresher. A Snowy Apple Pomegranate Refresher, made with coconut milk, is also available. Returning drinks include Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulee Latte, Sugar Cookie Latte and Gingerbread Chai.

The food selection includes a new Braised Short Rib Grilled Cheese and Turkey & Stuffing Sandwich, alongside returning treats such as the Cranberry Bliss Bar, Snowman Cookie and Sugar Plum Cheese Danish.

Starbucks is also offering festive merchandise collections, including Holiday Bearista, Holiday Village and Peppermint Mint. Its Winter Wonderland collection arrives November 17. The information is taken from USA TODAY and 10TV.