Michigan residents who look forward to their fall-flavored drinks from Starbucks have even more to anticipate as the holiday season brings new flavors like peppermint or gingerbread, as well as its famous red cups.
Starbuck said that on Nov. 6, it will bring back its fan-favorite holiday menu, as well as its highly anticipated Red Cup Day.
Red Cup Day rewards customers who order select holiday beverages, hot or iced. They’ll receive a free, limited-edition red holiday cup. The date for Red Cup Day has not yet been announced for 2025.
Here’s what to know about the Starbucks’ menu ahead of the holiday season 2025:
When is Red Cup Day at Starbucks 2025?
Starbucks has not announced the date for Red Cup Day this year, but customers can expect it on a Thursday around mid-November.
According to Parade Magazine, the last Red Cup Day was Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024. Before that, it was Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. Additionally, Red Cup Day was Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, and Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021.
Has Starbucks released the 2025 red cup design?
No, the 2025 Red Cup design had not been revealed as of Oct. 8.
The 2024 Starbucks Red Cup Day reusable cup, made with 95% recycled materials, featured a red-and-white circle design.
What benefits do I get if I bring my Starbucks red cup back to reuse?
Customers who return to Starbucks with a personal reusable cup will receive a 10-cent discount on their order, and Starbucks Rewards members can earn double stars when they bring back their reusable red cup for future orders. The number of Stars earned can vary depending on the payment method used.
How do I become a Starbucks rewards member?
Starbucks coffee fans may become a rewards member by creating a Starbucks account via the official website or mobile app.
With as few as 25 points customers can start to receive coffee and food freebies, and get a birthday freebie.
How many Starbucks are in Michigan?
Since 2023, Michigan had 283 Starbucks locations according to World Population Review. To find a locations near you, use the company’s locations page.
What Starbucks holiday-themed coffee drinks are eligible on Red Cup Day?
Only select holiday-themed beverages offer the possibility of a red cup. The size of the drink ordered will not impact whether a customer will receive a red cup. The company’s holiday menu items include:
Coming later in the season will be:
What else is Starbucks offering for the 2025 holiday season?
Starbucks also said its bakery case “will be dressed for the season” as some fan favorite pastries will be returning, including the Snowman Cookie, Cranberry Bliss Bar and Sugar Plum Cheese Danish. New additions will include the Polar Bear Cake Pop and Cinnamon Pull-Apart Bread.
Also, Starbucks’ holiday coffees and creamers are already available at select grocery and department stores, including Target and Walmart.
“Coffee fans who are looking for holiday flavors now – such as Peppermint Mocha and Sugar Cookie Latte – can purchase Starbucks coffees, creamers and ready-to-drink beverages where groceries are sold nationwide,” Starbucks said.
This story has been updated to correct the number of points earned when reusing the cups.
This article originally appeared on Lansing State Journal: Has Starbucks announced its 2025 red cup design? What to know about holiday menu, discounts
Reporting by Samantha Neely and Sarah Moore, USA TODAY NETWORK / Lansing State Journal
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