Starbucks Brings Back Bearista Cups With a Holiday Mystery Box and Rare Golden Bear

Starbucks Brings Back Bearista Cups With a Holiday Mystery Box and Rare Golden Bear

Starbucks is bringing back its viral Bearista glass cold cups with a festive twist: a limited-edition mystery box collection featuring five holiday-themed bear designs, including a rare golden character.

The new Bearista Glass Cold Cup – Surprise Box Edition arrives at select U.S. Starbucks coffeehouses on Tuesday, November 10, for $39.95 each, while supplies last.

The announcement comes as Starbucks prepares for its annual Red Cup Day and holiday merchandise season.

What's Inside the Bearista Mystery Box?

Each surprise box contains one hand-blown glass cold cup shaped like a small bear wearing a seasonal design. Buyers won't know which character they have until they open the package.

The collection includes five possible designs:

• Reiny: A reindeer-inspired Bearista who enjoys classic holiday movies.
• Joy: An ice-skating bear and winter dreamer with a love of snow globes.
• Aspen: An alpine adventurer who enjoys sunrise ski runs and lodge visits.
• Bunny: A snow-loving bear that changes color when filled with a cold beverage.
• Goldie: A rare golden Bearista that collectors may be lucky enough to find.

Each collectible also comes with a personality card describing the bear's character, holiday traditions and favorite Starbucks drink.

When and Where Can You Buy Them?

The Bearista Surprise Box Edition launches November 10 at select Starbucks coffeehouses in the United States.

The price is $39.95 per box, and customers can purchase up to two boxes at participating coffeehouses, subject to availability.

Starbucks Rewards Reserve members can also access a limited quantity through the Starbucks Shop beginning November 9 at 10 a.m. Pacific time. The online offer is limited to one box per member.

The Starbucks Shop opens to all customers on November 10, with holiday Bearista apparel such as hoodies, sweatshirts and T-shirts.

Original Bearista Cup Returns in December

Starbucks is also planning to bring back the original Bearista Glass Cold Cup at select U.S. coffeehouses on December 1.

Like the mystery-box collection, the original cup will be available in limited quantities while supplies last.

Other seasonal merchandise is expected to arrive around Red Cup Day, scheduled for November 17.

Why the Bearista Cups Are So Popular

The Bearista collection has become a seasonal favorite among Starbucks customers and collectors. The new surprise-box format adds an element of chance, particularly for shoppers hoping to find Goldie, the rare golden bear.

The holiday release follows other collectible designs introduced earlier this year, including the Soccer Bearista, Pink Bearista and Snoopy glass cold cup.

For collectors, the new release offers another opportunity to add a seasonal Starbucks character to their collection—but the mystery packaging means getting a particular bear is not guaranteed.