Starbucks Speaks Out Following Frenzy of Bearista Cold Cups

Starbucks Responds to Bearista Cold Cup Craze

The bear-shaped, 20-ounce holiday tumbler released on November 6 sold out almost immediately, igniting excitement and frustration among fans. Starbucks introduced its latest festive beverage container, the Bearista Cold Cup, early in the morning on November 5.

Bearista Cold Cup Design

The cup is clear and shaped like a bear, featuring a lid with an attached straw. When inserted, the straw resembles a green beanie, a signature Starbucks color, perched on the bear’s head.

Social Media Reaction

Starbucks first revealed the Bearista on Instagram on November 5, where it quickly garnered attention. The cup was highly popular, but many customers reported it was sold out by the time they tried to purchase it.

“Not cool marketing Starbucks to only have 1-2 at each store and allow your baristas to buy them before customers. You should have had additional stock for your baristas and at least 10-20 for each store,” one user wrote on Starbucks’ official Instagram account.
“Our local store received ONE,” another customer claimed. “Why are you even marketing this?”

Concerns also arose that employees at some locations were purchasing the cups before customers had the chance to buy them, adding to the frustration over the limited stock.

Author’s Summary

The limited supply of Starbucks’ Bearista Cold Cup quickly sparked fan excitement and customer disappointment, prompting Starbucks to address concerns about stock and availability.

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People.com People.com — 2025-11-06

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