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NOTE: The Hello Kitty holiday merchandise and the glass teddy bear cups sold out on release day, but they are expected to restock throughout the season. Check with your local stores about availability.
Starbucks is offering a Hello Kitty collaboration as part of their 2025 Holiday merchandise collection.
It includes a plushie, ceramic mug, travel cups and gift cards that all feature the popular Sanrio character with her bright red bow.
Here’s what to know.
When does Starbucks drop the Hello Kitty holiday line?
Also new at Starbucks this holiday season: a special Hello Kitty line of merchandise, which includes a Hello Kitty plush dressed in a Starbucks green apron and, of course, adorned with her signature red bow ($34.95); a 26-ounce stainless steel cold cup for $32.95; a 16-ounce Hello Kitty ceramic mug for $32.95; a 24-ounce cold cup for $24.95; a 20-ounce water bottle for $29.95; and a stainless steel 12-ounce tumbler for $32.95.
Starbucks Holiday menu returns to store locations on Thursday, Nov. 6.
Seasonal beverages include the Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte and Iced Sugar Cookie Latte, and holiday treats include a Snowman Cookie, Cranberry Bliss Bar and Sugar Plum Cheese Danish.
Is Starbucks Chestnut Praline back for 2025?
The popular Chestnut Praline drink from the 2024 Holiday Menu is not on the 2025 Holiday Menu.
When is Red Cup Day 2025?
Starbucks Red Cup Day 2025 will take place on Thursday, Nov. 13.
Red Cup Day is when Starbucks customers who order a drink from the holiday menu will receive a free reusable cup with their purchase.
Starbucks Indianapolis
There are more than 30 Starbucks locations in Indianapolis. To find the store nearest to you, visit starbucks.com/store-locator.
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