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No confirmed sales record shows that Starbucks’ 2025 Glass Starbucks Bearista Cold Cup sold out in its first hour. The prediction came from a Reddit commenter who identified as a Starbucks store manager. Starbucks later said the cup sold out in less than a day, which confirms strong demand but not the specific first-hour claim.
What was the holiday item?
The Glass Starbucks Bearista Cold Cup was a transparent, bear-shaped glass cold cup with a small Starbucks-branded beanie and a green-and-white straw. Starbucks included it in its October 6, 2025 merchandise preview, listing a suggested price of $29.95. The company said holiday merchandise would arrive in coffeehouses in early November for a limited time, while supplies lasted. Starbucks’ 2025 merchandise announcement named the item and price.
An Allrecipes article republished by AOL on November 5, 2025, said the holiday lineup was set to launch November 6. That is a historical launch date, not evidence that the cup is currently available. The AOL article recounts the launch-day discussion.
Where did the “first hour” claim come from?
The phrase was a prediction in a Reddit discussion, not a verified result. A reader asked whether the cup might sell out on its first day; a commenter identifying themself as a Starbucks store manager replied, “It will be sold out in the first hour.” Another commenter claiming to be a Starbucks employee said their store’s cups had sold out before reaching the shelf. These are individual comments relayed by the AOL article, not company inventory records or a measured sales figure.
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What did Starbucks later say about sellouts?
In a July 17, 2026 retrospective, Starbucks said the original Bearista went viral during the preceding holiday season and sold out in less than a day. That official account supports the conclusion that demand was high, but it does not verify a first-hour sellout. Starbucks did not provide a unit-sales total in the cited retrospective. The July 2026 retrospective also discusses a separate release: the Pink Bearista Glass Cold Cup mostly sold out by 7 a.m. across North America on its launch day. That timing belongs to the Pink edition, not the original 2025 holiday cup.
What should buyers know about the price and resale?
The $29.95 figure was Starbucks’ suggested price in its 2025 announcement; it is a historical reference, not a current retail offer. The sources cited here do not establish current stock, resale prices, or whether any particular seller is authorized. If looking for a listing, search for the exact name, “Glass Starbucks Bearista Cold Cup,” and compare the asking price with that original suggested price. Check seller reliability, authenticity details, condition, and whether the listing is for the original 2025 design rather than a later Bearista edition before paying a premium.
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What is known about cleaning the glass cup?
The AOL article reports that readers raised concerns about cleaning the bear-shaped cup, but the cited sources do not provide product-care instructions or establish whether it is dishwasher-safe. Do not assume a cleaning method based on the shape or material alone; look for care guidance from Starbucks or on the product packaging if you have the cup.
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