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.

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

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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.

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“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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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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It’s holiday time at Starbucks, and your favorite holiday beverages are back starting Nov. 6. Starbucks is kicking off the season by giving customers a red collectible holiday cup when they order a handcrafted holiday beverage of any size at participating stores in the United States. The offer starts when participating stores open on Nov. 6 while supplies last, quantities are limited. This year’s cup will warm your heart as well as your hands, with a festive design that evokes a cozy holiday sweater.&nbsp;

How to get your cup&nbsp;

The free collectible cup offer is available for orders picked up in participating U.S. stores (including café, drive-thru and curbside) and through <a href="https://delivery.starbucks.com/">Starbucks Delivers with Uber Eats</a>. The <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/coffeehouse/mobile-apps">Starbucks app</a> makes it easy to find a Starbucks location, check store hours, order ahead and use contactless payment. (<a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2020/a-how-to-guide-for-digital-ordering-at-starbucks/">Here’s a guide to show you how</a>.) When making a plan for your visit know that Starbucks has taken a number of actions to protect the <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2020/what-customers-need-to-know-about-starbucks-response-to-covid-19/">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.

Customers can place an order in the café or can use the order ahead feature&nbsp;on the&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.starbucks.com/coffeehouse/mobile-apps" target="_blank">Starbucks app</a>&nbsp;and pick it up at the counter.&nbsp;Store capacity is limited at each location,&nbsp;with&nbsp;floor markers and signage&nbsp;to&nbsp;promote social distancing.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://delivery.starbucks.com/" target="_blank">Starbucks Delivers</a>&nbsp;can bring many of your&nbsp;favorite Starbucks food and beverages to&nbsp;your&nbsp;door through Uber Eats,&nbsp;available in most major U.S. cities and all 50 states.&nbsp;For instructions on how to order and store availability visit&nbsp;<a href="https://delivery.starbucks.com/">delivery.starbucks.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Customers can place an order&nbsp;at the drive-thru speaker or can use the&nbsp;order ahead feature&nbsp;on the&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.starbucks.com/coffeehouse/mobile-apps" target="_blank">Starbucks app</a>&nbsp;and pick it up at the&nbsp;window.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Select locations now offer curbside pickup as an option&nbsp;using the&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.starbucks.com/coffeehouse/mobile-apps" target="_blank">Starbucks app</a>.&nbsp;Simply park in&nbsp;a designated curbside spot outside your store after&nbsp;completing your order. The app&nbsp;will&nbsp;give you the option to have a barista bring your order&nbsp;to your vehicle.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Offer is good for any handcrafted holiday or fall beverage (hot, iced or blended) including: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.starbucks.com/menu/product/517/hot?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fhot-coffees%2Flattes%22%20l%20%22:~: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>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.starbucks.com/menu/product/415/hot?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fhot-coffees%2Flattes" target="_blank">Eggnog Latte</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.starbucks.com/menu/product/471/hot?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fhot-drinks%2Fhot-chocolates" target="_blank">Hot Chocolate</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.starbucks.com/menu/product/521/hot" target="_blank">Peppermint Hot Chocolate</a>, <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/2123113/iced?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fcold-coffees%2Fcold-brews" target="_blank">Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.starbucks.com/menu/product/2123141/iced?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fcold-coffees%2Fnitro-cold-brews" target="_blank">Pumpkin Cream Nitro Cold Brew</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.starbucks.com/menu/product/418/hot?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fhot-coffees%2Flattes" target="_blank">Pumpkin Spice Latte</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.starbucks.com/menu/product/2122795/iced?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fcold-coffees%2Fcold-brews" target="_blank">Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.starbucks.com/menu/product/762/hot?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fhot-drinks%2Fhot-chocolates" target="_blank">Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate</a>, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.starbucks.com/menu/product/761/hot?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fhot-coffees%2Fmochas" target="_blank">Salted Caramel Mocha</a> and <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>. Note that <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/menu/product/293/whole-bean?parent=%2Fat-home-coffee%2Fwhole-bean%2Fmedium-roast">Starbucks Christmas Blend</a> brewed coffee and Christmas Starbucks Reserve™ are not included in this offer.

Starbucks is giving a free limited-edition red holiday cup to customers who order a handcrafted holiday beverage at participating U.S. stores on Nov. 6, while supplies last.

Our gift to you: Starbucks offers free collectible holiday cups on Nov. 6

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With a swirl of candy cane ribbon, a pop of green, and a merry greeting – the holidays have begun at Starbucks. Starting tomorrow (Nov. 7) Starbucks stores in the United States and Canada will be decked out for the holidays with a fun and festive design worthy of that <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2019/starbucks-peppermint-mocha-a-love-story/">first sip of Peppermint Mocha</a> (not to mention Toasted White Chocolate Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, Chestnut Praline Latte and Eggnog Latte).

Unwrapping the new holiday design

Jen Quotson, vice president of Starbucks Creative, said this year’s holiday design was created to evoke mini moments of joy for customers and partners. It’s fun, festive and uniquely Starbucks. 

“We came up with this idea of wrapping the stores in holiday joy and wrapping the cups like a gift to our partners and customers,” Quotson said. “We wanted coming to Starbucks to be like uncovering a present.”

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The Starbucks designers looked at everything from iconic Christmas movies to music, along with more than <a href="https://news.starbucks.com/news/20-years-of-starbucks-holiday-cups">two decades of Starbucks holiday cups</a>. They also turned to their new <a href="https://creative.starbucks.com/">creative expression</a>, a reimagining of the Starbucks brand. After creating over 50 designs to consider, they landed on a series of four designs in shades of red, white and Starbucks signature<a> </a>green.

Typography is used as the main illustrative element for three of the designs, with whole letters playfully rotated for a musical, song-like quality, while polka dots playfully cover the fourth. Each cup design has a unifying green stripe on the back, finishing the cup like a ribbon. 

“We played with this idea of typography being art and the green dot of the Starbucks logo,” Quotson said. “We just thought that was a very sweet expression of the brand, but still felt very holiday.” 

The designers&nbsp;also found other ways to bring the cups to life in the eyes of customers. For the first time, they also designed a series of holiday ads. This year’s ads build off the playful cup designs and include a green dot sledding down a mountain of whipped cream or red ribbon twirling playfully around a Starbucks cup. The designs carry over to a partnership with Instagram where customers can use a &nbsp;new interactive feature to animate elements of the cup to share through their accounts. 

Limited-edition reusable red cup

But the best cup is a reusable one, and Starbucks is giving away a free limited-edition reusable red cup to customers who order a holiday beverage at participating Starbucks stores in the United States and Canada on Nov. 7, while supplies last. Even better, customers who bring back their 2019 reusable red cup to a participating Starbucks store in the United States or Canada after 2 p.m. Nov. 7 through Jan. 6 will get 50 cents off their handcrafted grande (16-ounce) holiday beverage. 

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With a swirl of candy cane ribbon, a pop of green, and a festive greeting – it’s the holidays again at Starbucks with the return of its beloved seasonal food, cups and beverages.

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Customers who received this year’s reusable red cup can bring it back to a participating Starbucks store after 2 p.m. starting Nov. 7 to receive a discount off their handcrafted grande holiday beverage, for a limited time.

Each year, the arrival of the Starbucks red cup signals the return of the holidays. To celebrate the start of the season, Starbucks is giving customers who order a holiday beverage at participating Starbucks stores in the United States and Canada on Nov. 7 a free limited-edition reusable red cup, while supplies last. The 2019 reusable red cup design is a riff on this year’s holiday theme, with the words “Merry Coffee” dancing on an iconic holiday red background. 

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The gift that keeps on giving

Customers who bring their 2019 reusable red cup to a participating Starbucks store in the U.S. or Canada after 2 p.m. starting Nov. 7 will get 50 cents off their handcrafted grande (16-ounce) holiday beverage through Jan. 6.

Sip and savor all season long

Qualifying holiday beverages include any size hot, iced or blended of the following: Caramel Brulée Latte, Chestnut Praline Latte, Eggnog Latte, Gingerbread Latte (available in Canada only), Hot Chocolate, Peppermint Hot Chocolate, Peppermint Mocha, Pumpkin Spice Latte, Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate, Salted Caramel Mocha and Toasted White Chocolate Mocha (available in the United States only). 

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Add another reusable holiday cup to your collection with the Merry Coffee tumbler, available for $2 at participating Starbucks stores in the United States and Canada, while supplies last. As with any personal cup, customers will receive 10 cents off their drink order this holiday season and year-round. 

All the details: customers may receive one complimentary red reusable cup for each holiday handcrafted beverage purchased at participating stores, while supplies last. The offer applies for in-store purchases, including Mobile Order &amp; Pay, and Drive Thru.

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Bring back your reusable red cup this holiday

Starbucks is giving customers who order a holiday beverage at participating Starbucks stores a free limited-edition reusable red cup, while supplies last.

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