The holiday season is creeping into Starbucks' cafés nationwide earlier than ever, as the coffee chain has already shared details of its 2022 seasonal merchandise offerings (including Christmas gifts!) this month. And if you're already itching to get into the holiday spirit, great news: eagle-eyed Starbucks aficionados have noted that festive holiday cold cups and tumblers have already started popping up in some stores.
Diehard Starbucks fans are in for a treat, as the 2022 holiday collection is shaping up to be almost twice as large compared to items released last year; and there is just as expansive of a selection in design, with everything from classic jeweled bling cups to soft-touch jelly tumblers and even detailed color-changing cold cups. According to Starbucks' detailed release, coffee lovers can expect as many as 25 different merch options for the upcoming holiday extravaganza.
One previously unannounced holiday item has already made its way onto some shelves: a new pair of gradient bling tumblers, available in an ombré blush design as well as a mint green scheme. We're guessing that these tumblers may become this season's hottest item, based on previous years' designs and the craze surrounding early drops on platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
If you're not into tumblers for iced coffee, rejoice — there are plenty of hot coffee mugs and water bottles to choose from this year. Starbucks has already detailed that its popular color-changing hot cup set, is back and excellently redesigned using festive themes and motifs. Water bottles, including the special 20oz gradient design above, can help you stay hydrated throughout the rest of the year.
While Starbucks has definitely leaned into holiday joy for its newest merchandise collection, true fans are awaiting the forthcoming announcement of its seasonal paper holiday cup design. Last year's motif revolved around ribbon, wrapping paper and candy canes — and this year's design is expected to be revealed just days after Halloween wraps on October 31.
