Welcome to your home for the holidays with the latest news and stories of the season from Starbucks Stories.&nbsp;

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A virtual tour of Starbucks holiday drinks around the world

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In Japan, you can celebrate the season with a latte that tastes like a Cranberry Bliss® Bar. In Europe, you can warm up with a vegan Truffle Deluxe Hot Chocolate. And just about everywhere, you can enjoy a classic Peppermint Mocha. No matter where you are, you can enjoy a virtual tour of Starbucks holiday beverages around the globe, highlighting the unique flavors on the Starbucks menu this season.

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Giving the gift of Starbucks: 20 years of Starbucks cards

Time flies when you’re drinking coffee. Here’s a nostalgic look back at two decades of Starbucks cards, one of the holiday season’s most popular gifts.

5 ways to lighten up your Starbucks holiday beverage

Here are a few tips from Starbucks baristas to lighten up your favorite handcrafted beverages. It’s easy to do – just ask your barista or customize your drink on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.starbucks.com/rewards/mobile-apps">Starbucks® app</a>.

The story behind this year’s cup design&nbsp;

This year’s&nbsp;holiday&nbsp;design&nbsp;brings forward all the joyful elements of&nbsp;the holiday&nbsp;season in ribbons of&nbsp;Starbucks&nbsp;greens and a jolly red like a cozy holiday sweater.&nbsp;Look closely and you’ll see a familiar crown, tail and scales.&nbsp;

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While the holidays may feel a bit different this year, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the season with Starbucks. The company is <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2020/what-customers-need-to-know-about-starbucks-response-to-covid-19/" target="_blank">focused on the health and well-being of customers and partners</a>, and strives to meet or exceed the standards outlined by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for a safe experience, including continued emphasis on cleaning and sanitizing protocols in stores. Starbucks also requires customers to wear facial coverings while visiting all café locations in accordance with the expert guidance of the CDC and local public health authorities. The <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.starbucks.com/rewards/mobile-apps" target="_blank">Starbucks app</a> makes it easy to find a Starbucks location, check store hours, order ahead and use contactless payment.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Beloved beverages are back&nbsp;

Starbucks stores in the United States and Canada will be decked for the holidays starting Nov.&nbsp;6&nbsp;to <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2019/starbucks-rings-in-the-holidays-with-fan-favorites/" target="_blank">mark the return of the seasonal flavors</a> of Peppermint Mocha, Toasted White Chocolate Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, Chestnut Praline Latte, and Eggnog Latte, all available hot, iced and Frappuccino blended beverages.&nbsp;

Pick up a thoughtful gift from Starbucks on your next coffee run. Starbucks stores offer a collection of festive holiday merchandise for the season, from color-changing hot cups to glittery cold cups and stocking stuffers – perfect for everyone on your list.

Visions of&nbsp;sugar plums (and more)&nbsp;&nbsp;

Savor the&nbsp;flavors of holiday food at Starbucks, including the&nbsp;new Cranberry Orange Scone, Cranberry Bliss Bar, Snowman Cookie, Snowman Cake Pop&nbsp;and of course – Sugar Plum Cheese Danish.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The story behind Christmas Blend coffees&nbsp;

The original Christmas Blend, introduced in 1984, has been a holiday tradition at&nbsp;Starbucks even longer than the&nbsp;Peppermint Mocha&nbsp;or&nbsp;red holiday cup, beloved for its&nbsp;special blend of Latin American and rare aged Sumatran beans. The packaging of Starbucks holiday coffees&nbsp;tells&nbsp;the story of more than three decades of coffee passion and craft –&nbsp;if you know where to look.&nbsp;

Collectible&nbsp;red&nbsp;holiday&nbsp;cup

To mark the arrival of the season, Starbucks is&nbsp;giving away a free collectible red holiday cup&nbsp;on Nov. 6, while supplies last,&nbsp;to customers who order a holiday beverage at participating Starbucks stores in the United States.&nbsp;The cup offer is available for orders picked up in stores (including café, drive-thru and curbside) and through&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://delivery.starbucks.com/" target="_blank">Starbucks Delivers</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A gift for everyone on your list&nbsp;

<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2020/starbucks-previews-must-have-gifts-for-2020-holiday-season/" target="_blank">Here’s a first look at some&nbsp;of the festive gifts available</a>&nbsp;at Starbucks company-operated and licensed stores in the U.S. and Canada – from shimmering cold cups to iridescent tumblers, sleek water bottles&nbsp;and more. Select merchandise is also available on the&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.starbucks.com/coffeehouse/mobile-apps" target="_blank">Starbucks app</a>.&nbsp;

Holiday favorites in grocery stores&nbsp;

You can enjoy&nbsp;a little moment of holiday at home anytime this season&nbsp;– whether it’s&nbsp;an iced Starbucks Peppermint Mocha straight from your own fridge&nbsp;or&nbsp;a steaming cup of&nbsp;Starbucks® Holiday Blend Coffee from&nbsp;your Keurig or Nespresso machine.&nbsp;For the first time,&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2020/starbucks-holiday-favorites-now-available-at-grocery-stores-nationwide/" target="_blank">Starbucks® holiday at-home coffees and favorites are available in grocery stores around the world</a>&nbsp;(in the U.S. and select markets)&nbsp;including&nbsp;K-Cup® pods, Starbucks® By Nespresso,&nbsp;Starbucks® Peppermint Mocha Iced Espresso Classic&nbsp;and Starbucks® Frappuccino Peppermint Mocha.&nbsp;

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2020 Starbucks Holiday Highlights

Stories to inspire and nurture the human spirit

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Sometimes a Peppermint Mocha is more than just a beverage. It’s a moment of joy, a familiar ritual that connects holidays past and present. Starting Nov. 6, you can enjoy the comforts of the season at Starbucks stores in the United States and Canada with a flurry of seasonal favorites, including <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.starbucks.com/menu/product/496/hot?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fhot-coffees%2Fmochas" target="_blank">Peppermint Mocha</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.starbucks.com/menu/product/2122482/hot?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fhot-coffees%2Fmochas" target="_blank">Toasted White Chocolate Mocha,</a> <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.starbucks.com/menu/product/517/hot?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fhot-coffees%2Flattes#:~:text=Espresso%2C%20steamed%20milk%20and%20rich,Hot%20Coffees%20%2F%20Caramel%20Brulee%20Latte" target="_blank">Caramel Brulée Latte</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.starbucks.com/menu/product/873068661/hot?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fhot-coffees%2Flattes" target="_blank">Chestnut Praline Latte</a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.starbucks.com/menu/product/415/hot?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fhot-coffees%2Flattes" target="_blank">Eggnog Latte</a>, along with new holiday cups, food items and gifts.

The story behind this year’s cups&nbsp;&nbsp;

This year’s theme, Carry the Merry, is an invitation to enjoy the little moments of brightness around you. 

“Our thought behind the cups this year was about people carrying them out in the world as messengers of joy,” said Jeff Wilkson,&nbsp;creative director for Starbucks. “In a way that message deepened as we got further and further into&nbsp;this&nbsp;year. We want to be that beacon for people,&nbsp;a brief moment that they can&nbsp;look forward to.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

To bring that sentiment to life on the cups, the team started with iconic brand elements and mixed in holiday themes and colors.

“Early in our exploration, one of our designers had started making these little ribbons that almost looked like washi tape (a decorative, adhesive tape),” Wilkson said. “We had this one session where we were so inspired by these different patterns that we cut them out with scissors and started wrapping them in different ways on cups.” 

They continued to play with brand elements and toy with scale as the designs took shape. For the color palette, the designers brought in shades of brand greens and a shade of red that’s a little brighter than <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2015/starbucks-red-cups-2015/" target="_blank">the shade Starbucks may be famous for</a> to give it an extra pop.

The team landed on the following four different designs, the same number as the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2017/20-years-of-starbucks-holiday-cups/" target="_blank">first holiday cup collection in 1997</a>. They’ve also come to life in a series of holiday ads, each with a feeling all its own. (“Everyone has their favorite,” he says.)

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A&nbsp;collectible&nbsp;red&nbsp;holiday&nbsp;cup&nbsp;&nbsp;

To mark the arrival of the season, Starbucks is gifting customers a free collectible red holiday cup on Nov. 6 to those who order a handcrafted holiday beverage at participating Starbucks stores in the United States. The cup offer is available for orders picked up in stores (including café, drive-thru and curbside) and through <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://delivery.starbucks.com/" target="_blank">Starbucks Delivers</a>, while supplies last, quantities are limited.

Holiday food &amp;&nbsp;gifts&nbsp;

Festive food items are also arriving, including the new Cranberry Orange Scone, Cranberry Bliss Bar ®, Sugar Plum Cheese Danish, Snowman Cookie, and Snowman Cake Pop. Starbucks® Christmas Blend whole bean coffee is also making its annual return to along with Starbucks® Christmas Blend Espresso Roast, Starbucks® Holiday Blend and Starbucks Reserve® Christmas 2020 (in select stores). Or fill your stockings with a colorful collection of gifts, including cold cups, tumblers and Starbucks Cards, with more merchandise added throughout the season. You can also find many of your favorite Starbucks seasonal flavors <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2020/starbucks-holiday-favorites-now-available-at-grocery-stores-nationwide/" target="_blank">where groceries are sold</a>, like <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://nam05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fathome.starbucks.com%2Fproduct%2Fholiday-blend%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7CAlli.Colzani%40edelman.com%7Cd44acb2eb5c0476bed4e08d866352b72%7Cb824bfb3918e43c2bb1cdcc1ba40a82b%7C0%7C0%7C637371725834411797&amp;sdata=TtfabvY9uYiBA8Khe23X%2BdaHGbA5MkerxoCXg5c6rSM%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Holiday Blend</a> and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://nam05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fathome.starbucks.com%2Fproduct%2Fpeppermint-mocha-flavored-coffee%2F&amp;data=02%7C01%7CAlli.Colzani%40edelman.com%7Cd44acb2eb5c0476bed4e08d866352b72%7Cb824bfb3918e43c2bb1cdcc1ba40a82b%7C0%7C0%7C637371725834411797&amp;sdata=jUCfJZJbcYfg5mvp9zMrsDdx38xNuGfJiRYV8FMaEGk%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Peppermint Mocha</a> in Roast &amp; Ground, K-Cup® pods* and as ready-to-drink beverages.

While the holidays may feel a bit different this year, there are moments of joy to be discovered with a holiday cup from Starbucks in your hand. Throughout COVID the company has taken a number of actions to protect the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2020/what-customers-need-to-know-about-starbucks-response-to-covid-19/" target="_blank">health and well-being of our customers and partners</a>, and strives to meet or exceed the standards outlined by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for a safe experience, including continued emphasis on cleaning and sanitizing protocols in stores. Starbucks requires customers to wear facial coverings while visiting all café locations in accordance with the expert guidance of the CDC and local public health authorities. The <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.starbucks.com/coffeehouse/mobile-apps" target="_blank">Starbucks app</a> makes it easy to find a Starbucks location, check store hours, order ahead and use contactless payment. (<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2020/a-how-to-guide-for-digital-ordering-at-starbucks/" target="_blank">Here’s a guide to show you how.)</a>

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* Keurig, K-Cup, and the K logo are trademarks of Keurig Green Mountain, Inc., used with permission.&nbsp;

A flurry of favorite seasonal drinks, new holiday cups, food items and more are available at stores in the United States and Canada.

The holiday season at Starbucks starts on Nov. 6

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This Friday officially marks 90 days until Christmas and although the holidays may look different this year, Starbucks is here to help customers plan their holiday lists with a preview of our must-have gifts. Coming soon to Starbucks company-operated and licensed stores&nbsp;in the U.S. and Canada are shimmering cold cups, iridescent tumblers, sleek water bottles, festive Starbucks Cards and more. Select merchandise is also available on the Starbucks® app.

Glitter Pink Swirl Cold Cup (24 oz)

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Pink Grid Cold Cup (24 oz)

Iridescent Tumbler (20 oz)

Pearl Ombre Tumbler (8 oz)

Purple Water Bottle (20 oz)

Luster Swirl Mug (12 oz)

Holiday-inspired Packaged Coffee

We create our Christmas Blend with heart and joy every year, and this year’s vintage is inspired by our 1984 recipe – with the original sweetness and spice notes. Dark-roasted beans from Guatemala, Colombia, and Papua New Guinea come together to highlight the hero of this cup: our rare-aged Sumatra. Notes of herbs, baking spices, and a velvety, rich chocolate finish will fill your cup with festivity. Also available in decaf.

Those who love espresso will appreciate the bold and decadent Christmas Blend Espresso Roast which has notes of mulling spices and vanilla. For the first time, this blend will now include sun-dried Ethiopia Sidama beans, which bring a layer of indulgence to this classic blend of Costa Rican and Sumatran coffees. Making this blend ideal for espresso beverages and equally superb as brewed coffee. Here's to those who like a luxurious holiday season!

Customers can also bring the spirit of the season home with our jubilant Starbucks® Holiday Blend. This smooth coffee combines seasonal, bright Latin American beans with mellow Sumatran coffee - roasted to perfection. The balance of nutty and maple flavors creates a full-bodied, subtly herbal sip. No matter what is on the menu, this crowd-pleasing cup pairs with any celebration. Price: $15.95 for 1-pound bag

This holiday season marks the 20th year of a go-to holiday gift: the Starbucks Card! Customers can select from a variety of festive holiday designs that can be loaded with amounts from $5 - $500. They’re the perfect gift to pair with holiday mugs and tumblers or a bag of Christmas Blend whole bean coffee. For those who won’t be exchanging gifts with their friends or loved ones in person this year, an <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/gift">eGift card</a> can be the perfect way to show you’re thinking of them (you can even send a gift card via messaging platforms like iMessage).

Although the holidays may look different this year, Starbucks is here to help customers plan their holiday lists with a preview of our must-have gifts.

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