Starbucks announced plans for its holiday merch weeks ago. That was a blessing and a curse. It's good to get an insight into what's to come, but the wait is painful. We want that Bearista merch without delay.
We've all had to be incredibly patient, but the wait is over: Starbucks is launching the first wave of its holiday merch from Nov. 5.
The lineup spans seven core drinkware and lifestyle items priced between $14.95 and $29.95. And in a major brand win for Mashable readers, it includes a limited-edition 24-ounce Owala FreeSip bottle for under $20 (we know you absolutely love these viral bottles).
Starbucks could print some standard red-and-green stripes on generic plastic cups and sell out by the early hours of launch day. Fortunately, they've gone incredibly hard with this initial drop. This year’s capsule features genuine design standouts that work surprisingly well for home offices and seasonal gifting:
Owala Bearista FreeSip ($19.95): The undisputed hero of the entire drop, and something we expect to sell out quickly. Why? A standard 24-ounce Owala FreeSip retails for somewhere between $25 and $30 at Amazon, so scoring an official co-branded Starbucks edition for $19.95 is a wild promo.
Bearista Bow Tumbler ($29.95): An insulated stainless-steel travel cup crowned with a sculpted dimensional gift bow lid.
Double-Wall Bearista Glass Mug ($16.95): Clear borosilicate glass with an insulated interior silhouette.
Bearista Espresso Mug and Snowglobe Gift Set ($22.95): A bundle that includes a miniature espresso demitasse cup and a matching Bearista desktop snow globe.
Bearista Holiday Ceramic Mug ($19.95): A classic mug featuring the mascot dressed in winter gear.
Glass Bearista Ornament ($16.95): A miniature glass ornament modeled after the iconic Glass Bearista Cold Cup.
Plush Bag Charm ($14.95): A mini plush Bearista donning the signature Starbucks green apron.
This Nov. 5 drop is substantial, but Starbucks is holding back the Glass Bearista Cold Cup (Surprise Box Edition) until Nov. 10. That's followed by the Red Cup Day free reusable cup giveaway on Nov. 17.
There's a lot to come from Starbucks this season.
