Starbucks Is Bringing Back Its Viral Bearista Cups
But this time with a Pink Drink twist.
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Starbucks may have started in Seattle, but in its 55-year history the coffee chain has become a global phenomenon. So much so that Starbucks traditions forged around the world have made their way to the United States. Take, for example, the lovable Bearista cup: a teddy bear-shaped glass that debuted in a few Asian markets before landing in American stores for the 2025 holiday season.
Now, Starbucks is giving its cuddly, collectible cup a summer-ready makeover for a limited-time drop in U.S. locations this July.
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What is Starbucks’ pink bear cup?
Starbucks first brought the Bearista Glass Cold Cup, featuring a clear glass bear wearing a green beanie, to the U.S. in fall of 2025, when it quickly sold out and (of course) appeared on eBay with significant markups.
According to Starbucks, this new iteration of the 20-ounce tumbler is inspired by the fan-favorite Pink Drink and includes a clear glass bear with a pink straw. It also “wears an adorable hat and has a strawberry straw topper, making it unbearably cute.” We’re inclined to agree, and should note that pink is very on-trend, even arriving this summer at one of Starbucks’ biggest competitors, Dunkin’, in the form of Barbie-themed cold foam.
How to get a Starbucks Pink Bearista Glass Cold Cup:
Starbucks Rewards Reserve members (those who have earned 2,500 stars in the previous year) will get the first crack at the Pink Bearista cup through the Starbucks Shop beginning July 9, 2026. Then, on July 13, the Pink Bearista cup will hit select Starbucks locations and remain on shelves while supplies last (which we don’t expect to be very long). However, to ensure as many satisfied customers as possible, Starbucks is limiting purchases of the Pink Bearista cup to two items per customer both in stores and online.
What drink comes in Starbucks Pink Bearista cup?
Given that it's simply a cold beverage cup, you can put any iced order of your choice in the Pink Bearista glass, though it was inspired by the strawberry and acai Pink Drink. But if you need other ideas for filling your Pink Bearista Glass Cold Cup, consider the ombre Butterfly Refreshers, which, in addition to popping boba pearls, have layers of orange, pink and purple butterfly pea flower infusion. And would it be tacky to pair pink and blue? If not, go for the new Iced Blue Coconut Matcha with toasted coconut cold foam, or the Blue Coconut Refresher with blue spirulina.
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