Starbucks Reveals Sweet New Hello Kitty Christmas 2026 Collab Collection
Image by James RichardsonStarbucks is reuniting with Sanrio’s Hello Kitty for an adorable new Christmas collaboration featuring festive drinkware, plush toys, accessories and a special themed drink.
The new “A Sweeter Winter Together” collection has been revealed by Starbucks Korea, bringing the popular character back for another major collaboration filled with Christmas-inspired designs, her signature red bow and plenty of seasonal charm.
The partnership follows the brands’ previous holiday collections, including last year’s official Hello Kitty merchandise range released across the US and Canada, which featured a plush wearing a Starbucks apron alongside exclusive mugs, tumblers and other accessories.
This year’s Korean collection introduces an entirely new selection of products, swapping the previous green-and-white designs for a festive combination of bright red, cream and chocolate brown.
Among the highlights is a new Hello Kitty plush, complete with a knitted red bow and a miniature Starbucks cup held between her paws.
The character also appears across several drinkware designs, including a tall cream-colored tumbler decorated with Hello Kitty artwork and finished with a red lid, striped straw and bow-shaped decoration.
Another design features a bright red cup covered in white polka dots, with an illustration of Hello Kitty holding a Starbucks drink and the words “Happiness in Every Cup” printed across the front.
The collection also includes a transparent glass mug covered in colorful Hello Kitty illustrations, combining pink and red artwork with smaller decorative details inspired by the character.
Fans looking for something other than drinkware will find several additional accessories, including a chocolate-brown bag decorated with embroidered Hello Kitty artwork, red edging and an oversized bow.
Other designs shown in the promotional images include smaller bags, character keychains and additional accessories, all following the same festive theme.
Starbucks has also revealed three 591ml stainless steel camp-cup tumblers in red, cream and chocolate brown, although these will be released separately from the initial collection, with their individual launch dates still to be confirmed.
The collaboration extends into Starbucks’ drinks menu with a special Hello Kitty-themed Toffee Chocolate beverage, topped with whipped cream and a miniature red bow decoration inspired by the character.
The “A Sweeter Winter Together” collection is scheduled to launch on November 19, 2026, with online sales opening from 7:00 AM Korean time through the Starbucks Korea app and participating retailers including KakaoTalk Gift, SSG.com, Naver Brand Store, Gmarket, 29CM, Musinsa and W Concept.
Individual product prices have yet to be announced, while the Hello Kitty-themed Toffee Chocolate drink will also become available at Starbucks Korea locations from November 19.
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