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By Amanda Greenwood
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Starbucks has announced a trio of updates spanning its coffeehouse design, Ready-To-Drink (RTD) beverages, and seasonal Spring merchandise.
Starbucks Announces Big Interior Changes
The coffee chain has unveiled a new lounge chair and redesigned ceramic mugs as part of its effort to make its coffeehouses a welcoming “third place” to hang out.
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The new chairs feature wide, open arms and softer, velvet upholstery in deep green, with classic walnut legs, which are inspired by Starbucks’ heritage and are designed to encourage customers to “slow down and stay awhile.”
According to the official press release, the new ceramic mugs have been influenced by Italian cafés and Seattle’s maritime heritage, and have a wider mouth—which is meant to enhance the aroma of the drink—and a reshaped handle for a “comfortable, natural grip.”
Tests are underway in selected Los Angeles and New York City stores, with a broader North American introduction planned for later in 2026, and a global rollout beginning in 2027.
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New Starbucks Bottled RTD Coffee
Separately, Starbucks has announced a new RTD coffee and protein line, which will start on March 23, and will blend Starbucks coffee with 22 grams of protein, 5 grams of prebiotic fiber, five vitamins and minerals, and 2 grams of sugar per 12-ounce bottle. Flavors include Classic Caffè and Caffè Mocha flavors with a retail price of $3.99, according to the press release.
The company also said it was launching new “lighter or reduced sugar” RTD options on March 23, including an "Iced Espresso Lite Chilled Multiserve," which comes in Vanilla Latte and Caramel Macchiato flavors, a "Doubleshot Energy Zero Sugar," which comes in French Vanilla and Dark Chocolate flavors and is under 100 calories per 15-ounce can, and a 100-calorie "Frappuccino Lite" in a Chocolate Hazelnut Gelato flavor.
Starbuck’s Launches Spring Merchandise
For its new spring merchandise, Starbucks said it’s launching two collections—Matcha and Cherry Blossom—which will arrive at participating U.S. and Canadian coffeehouses starting on March 3.
The Matcha collection includes:
- The Matcha Splatter Mug, which is a 12-ounce ceramic cup featuring bold Matcha-green splashes, designed to replicate an “explosion of matcha powder,” will cost around $17.95.
- The Matcha Glass Cold Cup, which is a 16-ounce green-colored glass cup, complete with a straw and lid, is priced at $22.95.
The Cherry Blossom collection includes:
- The Cherry Blossom Tumbler, which is a 16-ounce stainless steel bottle featuring a cherry blossom design and a cherry blossom-pink lid, which will retail for $32.95.
- Pink Gradient Cold Cup, which is a 24-ounce plastic cold cup with pink ombre coloring and includes a pink flower straw topper, and will cost $24.95.
“We were inspired by the customers in our coffeehouses. We created an assortment that captures the spirit of spring and our customers’ love of matcha,” Kap Pitarys, Starbucks’ director of U.S. merchandise, said in a press release.
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