WASHINGTON — Starbucks’ viral Bearista cup is making a comeback, but not on store shelves.

After teasing Rewards members in its app to “check back on 12/8” for another shot at owning the glass bear-shaped cup, the coffee chain has revealed the mystery as part of this year’s Starbucks for Life Merrython game.

Starbucks for Life 2025 Merrython is a seasonal game where Starbucks Rewards members can win a variety of prizes, which this year includes one of 17,000 available Bearista cups.

The promotion is set to run from Dec. 8, 2025 until Jan. 4, 2026 at participating U.S. stores.

How to play Starbucks for Life Merrython

For a chance to get your hands on the viral Bearista cup, customers can sign in on the Starbucks for Life page or in the app each week to get one free game play and on

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