Starbucks’ $39.95 Bearista Glass Cold Cup Surprise Boxes go on sale online at 1 p.m. ET today for Rewards Reserve members, then in stores Tuesday. One box hides a rare golden bear.
The Bearista hunt starts today.
Starbucks is releasing its new Bearista Glass Cold Cup Surprise Boxes online at 1 p.m. ET on Monday, Nov. 9, for Starbucks Rewards Reserve members, the company announced. Everyone else gets a shot in select coffeehouses on Tuesday, Nov. 10.
Don’t count on them lasting. The original glass Bearista sold out in less than a day last holiday season, according to Starbucks.
When can you buy the Starbucks Bearista Surprise Box?
Today at 1 p.m. ET (10 a.m. PT) if you’re a Starbucks Rewards Reserve member. A limited number of boxes go on sale on the Starbucks Shop website, with a limit of one box per member, Starbucks said.
Everyone else can buy them in select Starbucks coffeehouses starting Tuesday, Nov. 10, while supplies last.
How much is a Bearista Surprise Box?
$39.95 each, according to Starbucks. Each box holds one hand-blown glass cold cup.
In stores, you can buy up to two boxes.
Which Bearistas are in the surprise boxes?
Five, and you won’t know which one you got until you open the box. Starbucks calls it its “biggest Bearista drop ever.”
Aspen, the Skiing Bearista, is an alpine adventurer who loves sunrise ski runs and lodge hangs. This bear wears ski goggles and a striped hat.
Reiny, the Reindeer Bearista, is an amber glass bear in a fuzzy reindeer hood who loves classic holiday movies.
Bunny, the Snow Bunny Bearista, loves snowy walks. Her trick is a big one: she changes color with cold drinks.
Joy, the Ice Skating Bearista, is a winter dreamer who collects snow globes.
What is the golden Bearista?
Goldie, the rarest bear in the set. “If you’re lucky, you might find Goldie,” Starbucks says.
The company hasn’t shown a photo of Goldie or said how rare she is.
Every Bearista also comes with a personality card that lists its holiday tradition and its signature Starbucks drink order.
When does the original Bearista cup come back?
Tuesday, Dec. 1. The original Bearista Glass Cold Cup, the clear bear in a green Starbucks hat, returns to select U.S. coffeehouses that day, while supplies last.
It went viral during the 2025 holidays. This summer’s Pink Bearista mostly sold out across North America by 7 a.m. on launch day, Starbucks said.
What Bearista apparel is Starbucks selling?
Hoodies, sweatshirts and T-shirts with Bearista art. They go on sale Nov. 10, when the Starbucks Shop website opens to all customers.
What other Bearista cups has Starbucks made?
A growing family. The Surprise Box Edition joins the Soccer Bearista, the Pink Bearista and the Snoopy Glass Cold Cup, all released earlier this year, according to Starbucks.
Starbucks global chief brand officer Tressie Lieberman wrote this summer that the first Bearista’s viral run marked “an inflection point” for the chain’s merch business.
Tips for getting a Bearista Surprise Box
Go early on Tuesday. Starbucks didn’t say how many boxes each store gets, and past Bearista drops vanished within hours.
Call your local store first. Not every Starbucks is taking part, so ask if yours is getting boxes before you head out.
What else is coming to Starbucks this holiday season?
Red Cup Day is Tuesday, Nov. 17, with a free reusable red cup when you buy a handcrafted holiday drink at participating stores.
In December, the new Snowcap Marshmallow drinks arrive Dec. 1, followed by the Merry Berry Frappuccino on Dec. 17.
Article compiled and written by Kambrea Pratt (editor-in-chief), Derek Gibbs (beat editor) and the Pirates & Princesses newsroom. Pirates & Princesses is part of WebReef Media.
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