{"id":11135,"date":"2026-01-12T14:03:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T15:03:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/curiousdrive.com\/?p=11135"},"modified":"2026-01-14T21:42:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T21:42:41","slug":"starbucks-sets-strict-new-rule-for-uk-customers-after-brawl-in-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/curiousdrive.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/12\/starbucks-sets-strict-new-rule-for-uk-customers-after-brawl-in-america\/","title":{"rendered":"Starbucks sets strict new rule for UK customers after \u2018brawl\u2019 in America"},"content":{"rendered":"
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People camped overnight to get their hands on these cups (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In November 2025, Starbucks <\/a>sent its customers into an absolute frenzy with the launch of a limited-edition Bearista Cup in the US<\/a>.<\/p>\n

People were so desperate to get their hands on the $29.95 glass (around \u00a322) 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.<\/p>\n

Many were left devastated when the cups sold out almost instantly, with shoppers sharing videos on TikTok<\/a> of themselves crying after missing out on the cups. <\/p>\n

So in demand are they that resellers have listed them on eBay for as much as $5,000.<\/p>\n

In the UK, we watched all of the drama unfold from a safe distance, as the cup wasn\u2019t available to buy here\u2026 until now, that is. <\/p>\n

The coffee<\/a> chain has just confirmed that the viral, sell-out Bearista Cups are finally coming to the UK. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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In a post on Instagram<\/a>, Starbucks teased the upcoming launch, with a shot of the lid and straw, writing: \u2018This is not a drill\u2026 see you 15.01.\u2019<\/p>\n

They added that there’s a strict rule in place for buying the cups, though – there will be a limit of one Bearista Cup per customer, and they’re only available while stock lasts. <\/p>\n

On the Starbucks app, a message for users adds that merchandise \u2018may not be available in all stores\u2019, so you might want to do your research before you go out to try and get one this week.<\/p>\n

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@raquelgz6<\/a> <\/p>\n

Camping out for the Starbucks Teddy Bear cup. \ud83e\uddf8 #teddybearcup<\/a> #starbucksbarista<\/a> #viral<\/a> #fyp<\/a> #starbucks<\/a> <\/p>\n

\u266c Walking Around – Instrumental Version – Eldar Kedem<\/a> <\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

What is the Starbucks Bearista Cup?<\/h2>\n

For those unaware, the Bearista is a limited-edition glass cold cup, in the shape of a teddy bear. It\u2019s got a green beanie hat on top of its head and a green and white striped straw. <\/p>\n

The bear is holding its own small Starbucks cup, featuring the chain\u2019s logo.<\/p>\n

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. <\/p>\n

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@.bayleemartin<\/a> <\/p>\n

I STOOD IN LINE FOR THE STARBUCKS \u2018BEARISTA\u2019 CUP!!!\u2b50\ufe0f\ud83d\udcb5\ud83e\uddf8\u2615\ufe0f #starbucks<\/a> #starbuckscup<\/a> #bearista<\/a> #starbucksbearista<\/a> #holiday<\/a> #starbucksholidaycup<\/a> #starbucksholidaydrinks<\/a> #fyp<\/a> #holidaydrinks<\/a> <\/p>\n

\u266c Tchaikovsky “Dance of the Reed Flutes”(1257471) – kzy<\/a> <\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

On social media<\/a>, Brits are already going wild over the news that Bearistas are launching soon. <\/p>\n

Replying to Starbucks on Instagram, @hollymayhunter said: ‘I’ve set my reminder… I’ll be there.’<\/p>\n

@adoseofapril wrote: ‘I can’t believe we’re getting them too!!’<\/p>\n

While @sophiegotsleeved commented: ‘OMG’, and @ijoyceee proclaimed: ‘SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY.’<\/p>\n

Others had some concerns, though, with @danielrfriary saying: ‘I give it an hour before they’re on Vinted for \u00a375’. <\/p>\n

@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.’<\/p>\n

Metro<\/strong> asked Starbucks UK how they planned to keep things from spiralling here, after everything that went down in the States.<\/p>\n

A spokesperson told us: ‘We don’t have anything further to share aside from what you’ve seen, except to say – he\u2019ll be popping up in stores only, but there won\u2019t be many, so one per customer, and while stocks last.’<\/p>\n

Do you have a story to share?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@Metro.co.uk<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n


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