The Bearista cup chaos is back again — hopefully without the brawls. Starbucks is kicking off World Cup 2026 by causing another stir with a twist on its adorable, but pricey, ‘Bearista” cup. The coffeehouse first rolled out the cute teddy bear back in November 2025 as a 20-ounce glass with a cozy Starbucks-green beanie … Read more
Coffee lovers and nostalgic campers are rejoicing. In honor of summertime and twitterpating the hearts of many, Starbucks is reportedly bringing back a fan favorite frappuccino. Gone but never forgotten, the S’mores Frappuccino, discontinued in 2019, will return to the coffee franchise alongside a new s’mores-inspired cold brew beverage. Corporate coffee lovers and nostalgic campers … Read more
The Devil Drinks Starbucks. Starbucks launched a secret menu to celebrate “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” which hits theaters May 1. The coffee giant is introducing a curated lineup of beverages inspired by the characters of the highly anticipated sequel, which are available exclusively in the Starbucks app. Each beverage is meant to reflect the … Read more
A brutal “beef” is brewing. Furious caffeine fiends are virtually storming the gates of Starbucks, condemning the coffeehouse chain for failing to resurrect fan-favorite drinks on its summer 2026 menu. An even more egregious offense to some, however, is the company’s decision to revive its much-ballyhooed Unicorn Frappuccino Blended Beverage exclusively at Coachella, leaving folks … Read more
It’s all vibes until you’re 45 minutes deep in a coffee line, wearing little more than a bandeau top and short-shorts. Scantily-clad Coachella festivalgoers found themselves in a different kind of endurance test this weekend— stuck in marathon lines for Starbucks drinks under the brutal desert sun. Instead of dancing under palm trees, some attendees … Read more
Health and Human Service Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has taken aim at Starbucks and Dunkin’ over sugar-loaded coffee drinks — but how much sugar do those drinks actually contain? During an “Eat Real Food” rally in Austin, Texas, on Feb. 26, Kennedy referenced plans to challenge the two brands on the amount of sugar their iced coffee drinks … Read more
A coffee Cold War is brewing in the Big Apple. Once poised to take over the New York caffeine scene, Starbucks’ star appears to be fading in the Northeast, with the Seattle-based coffee giant shuttering a whopping 42 of its locations across the Big Apple in recent months — as part of a purge that eliminated … Read more
Matcha ado about nothing. Starbucks is kicking off the new year with its winter menu, which officially arrived at coffeehouses on Jan. 6. Say goodbye to the Creme Brulée Latte and other holiday delicacies and hello to flavors of caramel, pistachio and Dubai Chocolate. The winter menu will see the return of fan-favorites as well … Read more
Cheers to a new year! New Year’s Day in New York can often feel like a zombie apocalypse, with desolate, refuse-littered streets, half-dead pedestrians staggering about, and of course, shuttered stores for miles. In fact, many purveyors close their doors early the night before in preparation for the Times Square stampede, like something out of … Read more
Christmas is quickly approaching, and while some stores and restaurants close their doors, many stay open through the holiday. Whether you need to grab a quick bite, pick up an ingredient or procure a last-minute gift, consumers will have options. As you head into Christmas Eve this Wednesday and Christmas Day on Thursday, be sure … Read more
The Dubai Chocolate trend is coming for Starbucks — and baristas are bracing themselves for the mass appeal the new drink is bound to have. The coffee giant’s winter menu, which debuts January 6, will feature some fan-favorite drinks like the Pistachio Latte and Pistachio Cream Cold Brew. Joining that lineup are newcomers, Caramel Protein … Read more
Starbucks is giving fans another shot at getting the viral Bearista cup. The coffee giant teased in an Instagram post that customers could snag the beary popular cold cup on Monday, Dec. 8 — but they didn’t give many details. “Your chance is in the Starbucks app. Tomorrow, 12/8,” the chain said in the caption of the … Read more
Starbucks’ new drinkware is already beary popular — and they’re apologizing for it. On Nov. 6, the coffee chain released its 2025 holiday menu and merchandise, including the already-viral Glass Starbucks Bearista Cold Cup, a 20-ounce vessel shaped like a teddy bear wearing a Starbucks green knitted beanie priced at $29.95. The novelty cup has caused … Read more
The holiday season is brewing. Starbucks officially dropped its holiday menu Thursday, Nov. 6, and there’s plenty of seasonal favorites for fans to look forward to — as well as the grand return of two previously discontinued menu items. The 2025 holiday menu sees some fan-favorite drinks coming back, such as Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée … Read more
Starbucks devotees are already losing their beans over the coffee chain’s new holiday must-have — a bear-shaped cup so adorable, it’s got caffeine junkies clawing their way out of hibernation to “fight for” one. On November 6, the coffee giant is rolling out its long-awaited festive menu and holiday merch — and one $29.95 glass … Read more
Coffee shops are blending artificial intelligence into their brews. Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol confirmed that the coffee giant is taking steps to immerse itself in AI experimentation when speaking at Salesforce’s annual Dreamforce event, according to Fortune. Niccol shared details about the internal technology that’s being developed, helping baristas prepare coffees in real time and … Read more
This is truly the witches’ brew. Influencers are bringing hollowed-out pumpkins into Starbucks for employees to use in place of coffee cups. The content creators are demanding that the baristas brew their favorite fall-themed drinks in the gourds to maximize the seasonal experience. However, not everyone is enamored by the new fall trend, with some … Read more
Whey too much! We know that protein is good for us — it increases fullness, reduces appetite and builds muscle — but does it really need to be packed into every single thing we eat, including junk food? Starbucks recently launched a new menu of protein-boosted beverages, while the makers of Pop-Tarts and Doritos just … Read more
Joe, no! Coffee-crazed New Yorkers were left with a case of the java jitters this week after bean juice giant Starbucks suddenly shuttered dozens of local stores — as part of a controversial $1 billion restructuring plan. A whopping 54 Gotham shops out of a total of just under 200 will be wiped off the retail map, … Read more
That’s a latte gains! Protein maxxing — pushing past protein guidelines to build bulk, bounce back and feel full faster — is the latest culinary craze. Coffee connoisseurs are even sneaking it into their morning mugs. Nearly half (47%) of Americans believe that daybreak is the best time to get their protein fill, a recent … Read more