In November 2025, Starbucks sent its customers into an absolute frenzy with the launch of a limited-edition Bearista Cup in the US.
People were so desperate to get their hands on the $29.95 glass (around £22) that some camped out overnight for it. Others queued from 4am, and a few even got into physical brawls in stores, fighting over dwindling stock.
Many were left devastated when the cups sold out almost instantly, with shoppers sharing videos on TikTok of themselves crying after missing out on the cups.
So in demand are they that resellers have listed them on eBay for as much as $5,000.
In the UK, we watched all of the drama unfold from a safe distance, as the cup wasn’t available to buy here… until now, that is.
The coffee chain has just confirmed that the viral, sell-out Bearista Cups are finally coming to the UK.
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In a post on Instagram, Starbucks teased the upcoming launch, with a shot of the lid and straw, writing: ‘This is not a drill… see you 15.01.’
They added that the cups will be available ‘while stocks last’ and there will be a limit of one Bearista Cup per customer.
On the Starbucks app, a message for users adds that merchandise ‘may not be available in all stores’, so you might want to do your research before you go out to try and get one this week.
What is the Starbucks Bearista Cup?
For those unaware, the Bearista is a limited-edition glass cold cup, in the shape of a teddy bear. It’s got a green beanie hat on top of its head and a green and white striped straw.
The bear is holding its own small Starbucks cup, featuring the chain’s logo.
It’s not yet been confirmed how much the cup will cost in the UK, but it will likely be a similar price to the US.
On social media, Brits are already going wild over the news that Bearistas are launching soon.
Replying to Starbucks on Instagram, @hollymayhunter said: ‘I’ve set my reminder… I’ll be there.’
@adoseofapril wrote: ‘I can’t believe we’re getting them too!!’
While @sophiegotsleeved commented: ‘OMG’, and @ijoyceee proclaimed: ‘SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY.’
Others had some concerns, though, with @danielrfriary saying: ‘I give it an hour before they’re on Vinted for £75’.
@life.with.sophiee posted: ‘As much as I’d like one, I just cba if it’s going to cause a riot’. And @emmxspike added: ‘Hope it’s not going to be chaotic like it was in America.’
Metro asked Starbucks UK how they planned to keep things from spiralling here, after everything that went down in the States.
A spokesperson told us: ‘We don’t have anything further to share aside from what you’ve seen, except to say – he’ll be popping up in stores only, but there won’t be many, so one per customer, and while stocks last.’
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