Starbucks teases another 'chance' at viral Bearista Cup today

Starbucks teases another 'chance' at viral Bearista Cup today

Julia Gomez, USA TODAY

Mon, December 8, 2025 at 11:14 AM UTC

2 min read

Starbucks is teasing the comeback of its viral Bearista Cold Cup on Monday, Dec. 8 – but didn't release very many details.

On Sunday, Nov. 7, Starbucks posted a video to Instagram featuring the sold-out Bearista Cup that people have been trying to get their hands on.

"Your chance is in the Starbucks app. Tomorrow, 12/8," the coffeehouse chain said.

USA TODAY staffers checked the Starbucks app on Dec. 8 and as of 6 a.m. ET, no further information regarding the cup was available.

USA TODAY has reached out to Starbucks for more information.

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Frustration and excitement in the comment section

Starbucks fans shared their excitement in the comment section, but others were frustrated by the lack of information.

"Context would be nice," said one user, whose comment received 314 likes and 49 replies.

Others complained about checking the app on Dec. 12, after midnight and still not seeing any information regarding the cup.

"12 midnight PST rn and I don’t see anything in the app," wrote one commenter.

"FIX YOUR APP!!!!! IT IS NOT WORKING," wrote another.

Despite the lack of information, other users were excited about the release.

"I need that bear cup," commented one person. "Keeping it exciting!! I love it!" commented another.

The new Starbucks Bearista glass cold cup ($29.95) is part of the coffee chain's holiday 2025 merchandise, which becomes available Thursday, Nov. 6.

What is the Starbucks Bearista Cold Cup?

The "Bearista" cup is a 20-ounce glass cup shaped like a bear. Its lid looks like a green beanie, and it is holding a Starbucks cup with the chain's logo on it.

The cup was released on Thursday, Nov. 6, the same day that Starbucks unveiled its holiday menu, and sold out immediately.

Now, the cups are reselling online for hundreds of dollars, USA TODAY previously reported.

Will the Starbucks Bearista Cold Cup be restocked?

It's unclear if Starbucks is restocking the Bearista Cold Cup or if it's part of a larger promotion. USA TODAY has reached out to Starbucks for more details.

In a previous statement made in November, the chain confirmed that the Bearista cup sold out.

"The excitement for our merchandise exceeded even our biggest expectations, and despite shipping more Bearista cups to coffeehouses than almost any other merchandise item this holiday season, the Bearista cup and some other items sold out fast," Starbucks said.

Contributing: Melina Khan, Amaris Encinas; USA TODAY

Julia is a Trending reporter for USA TODAY and covers scientific studies and trending news. Connect with her on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and TikTok: @juliamariegz, or email her at jgomez@gannett.com

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: A Bearista Cup restock? Starbucks teases 'chance' to get it on Dec. 8

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