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Starbucks Sets Nov. 5 Holiday Menu and Returns Bearista Cup

The coffee chain is using new drinks, savory items and staged merch drops to drive sales after recent store closures.

Overview

  • The winter holiday lineup will roll out nationwide on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, with a second merchandise wave called Winter Wonderland scheduled for Nov. 17.
  • New beverages include the dessert‑inspired Tiramisu Velvet offerings and an Apple Pomegranate Refresher with a coconut‑milk Snowy Apple variant.
  • Food additions range from a Braised Short Rib Grilled Cheese to a Bearista Cake Pop and a reformulated Turkey & Stuffing Sandwich, while seasonal favorites like Peppermint Mocha return.
  • Starbucks confirmed the fan‑favorite Bearista Glass Cold Cup will return this season but has not released a specific sale date for the collectible item.
  • The announcement follows the closure of roughly 250 underperforming North American stores and highlights how fast‑selling holiday drinkware and merch — often priced $14–$35 — have become a major revenue and cultural driver for the company.