2024
Starbucks
The theme for the 2024 cups is “Merrier Together.” And in addition to highlighting the color green, the new cups also feature cozy charms that look like old-fashioned holiday ornaments or peppermints.
2023
Starbucks
The 2023 cups follow the theme, “Share the Joy,” and each feature sparkles and bright magenta. There’s also a cold cup, which sadly, doesn’t include pink.
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2022
Starbucks
Coinciding with the 20th anniversary of the Peppermint Mocha, these designs incorporated mint green into the color palette, according to Starbucks.
2021
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A splash of lilac made its way to the 2021 holiday cups.
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2020
Connor Surdi
The design process for the 2020 holiday cups involved wrapping ribbons similar to washi tape around cups, according to Starbucks.
2019
Starbucks
2019 brought four fun and festive cups to get into the holiday spirit.
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2019
Starbucks
2019 brought four cups with different designs, such as this polka dot one.
2018
Starbucks
This year’s set includes four distinct patterned cups: A red cup with stripes; a white cup with green leaves and bright red berries…
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2018
Starbucks
…a red houndstooth cup; and a green “Stargyle” printed cup.
2017
Starbucks
Starbucks’ first white cup was covered with sketches—two hands holding, more coffee cups, presents, hearts, and more.
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2016
Starbucks
This year’s cup featured the words love and joy, plus plenty of customer-created drawings, all drawn on a red background.
2015
Starbucks
2015 was the year of ombré, with a simple, two-toned red cup.
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2014
Starbucks
2014’s “Let there be bright” theme spawned this red, brushstroke-lined cup.
2013
Starbucks / Vineet Sawant
This cup uses coffee cherries, coffee flowers, and ornaments to paint a holiday scene.
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2012
Starbucks / Vineet Sawant
A geometric snowman with blue and gold accents made its mark in 2012.
2011
Starbucks / Vineet Sawant
2011’s cups had a cast of characters, including a dog and boy sledding, carolers singing, and an ice skater spinning.
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2010
Starbucks / Vineet Sawant
This was one of the only years with a full sentence on the cup.
2009
Starbucks / Vineet Sawant
Sprigs of evergreen sit behind ornaments on this year’s red holiday cup.
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2008
Starbucks / Vineet Sawant
This year’s cup looked like a Christmas sweater. Hand-drawn doves, reindeer, and trees add to the coziness.
2007
Starbucks / Vineet Sawant
2007 celebrated 10 years of holiday cups! This year’s design invited customers to “pass the cheer.”
Madison Flager is the Lifestyle Editor at Delish.com; she covers food news and trends, travel-worthy food experiences, and the products you need in your kitchen right now. She has a deep love of coffee and manchego cheese.
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