Starbucks Korea Welcomes 2026 with a Cup Full of Friendship
Say “Happy New Year” with the FRIENDS™ Collection
This January, Starbucks Korea kicks off 2026 with its very first collaboration of the year, teaming up with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products to celebrate one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time: FRIENDS™. From January 1 through February 3, customers across Korea are invited to step into a world where coffee, laughter, and friendship take center stage.
With the message “Happy New Year My Buddy, My Friends,” the collaboration captures the heartwarming spirit of FRIENDS™ while reaffirming Starbucks role as a community coffeehouse—a place where everyday moments are shared, conversations unfold, and lasting memories are made. Customers can enjoy themed beverages, food, and merchandise inspired by iconic scenes from the series.
Two exclusive collaboration beverages headline the menu:
- The FRIENDS™ Earl Grey Berry Tea Latte elevates the popular Earl Grey Tea Latte, comprising of a delightful blend of berries, with a distinctive purple foam. A small yellow sign placed atop the foam represents Monica’s iconic apartment door from the series.
- The FRIENDS™ Cinnamon Dolce Foam Cappuccino blends the bittersweet warmth of cinnamon with a velvety dolce foam to recreate the nostalgic feeling of the cozy cappuccinos often enjoyed by the show’s characters.
The FRIENDS™ collection extends beyond beverages with food items inspired by unforgettable scenes:
- The FRIENDS™ Reverse Cheesecake inspired from the memorable moment when characters eat a cheesecake off the floor, this “toppled” cake is filled with rich mascarpone cream cheese base and blueberry compote filling, wrapped in a crunchy cookie dough crust with cookie crumbs that customers can crack with a fork for added fun.
- The FRIENDS™ Ragu Meatball Sandwich features juicy meatballs, hearty ragu tomato sauce, and cheese packed into a crispy-yet-soft ciabatta roll. The packaging includes Joey’s famous line about his love for meatball sandwiches.
To complete the experience, customers can enjoy a range of 11 FRIENDS™ -inspired merchandise items, including FRIENDS™ Joey Mug, FRIENDS™ Turkey Bearista Keychain, FRIENDS™ Smelly Cat Keychain and more, throughout the promotion period.
As Starbucks Korea welcomes the new year, the FRIENDS™ collaboration is a reminder that life’s best moments are often shared over a cup of coffee. Whether reconnecting with old friends or making new ones, Starbucks invites everyone to start 2026 surrounded by warmth, laughter, and a little FRIENDS™ magic.
