It’s happening! I saw the ‘No Peeking’ stickers on ominous brown boxes in my local Starbucks over the weekend and I knew something great was coming. Although I can’t actually believe it’s almost the Christmas season, I’m always happy to see the famous Starbucks Red Cup on a frosty morning. All this and more are arriving on November 7th, 2019.

“This year there are four new cup designs* that evoke mini moments of joy – it’s fun, festive and uniquely Starbucks. The designs are called Polka Dots, Merry Dance, Merry Stripes and Candy Cane Stripe.“

Festive food and bakery items are also back, including the Holiday Turkey & Stuffing Panini, Cranberry Bliss Bar, Snowman Cookie, Gingerbread Loaf, Peppermint Brownie Cake Pop and Snowman Cake Pop. 

Also on the menu are the take-home bags of whole bean and ground Holiday Blends, perfect for when you want a taste of the season without putting on your huge Winter coat.

Oh, and one more thing – Starbucks is giving away a free limited-edition reusable holiday cup* to customers who order a holiday beverage at participating Starbucks stores on Nov. 7, while supplies last. Even better, customers who bring back their 2019 reusable holiday cup to a participating Starbucks store after 2 p.m. Nov. 7 through Jan. 7 will get 50 cents off their handcrafted grande (16-ounce) holiday beverage.