Starbucks Giftware

I manage a Starbucks in the Target that I work in and it is always interesting to see the new drinkware that comes out each and every season. As the boxes get opened and the bubble wrap gets peeled back it is like opening christmas presents all over again. The team knows how much I love new product so they make sure to let me know when it arrives and we ooh and aah over each and every one. We know they won't be on the shelves long because as soon as we put the new product out, alot of it is usually gone by the end of the first week. We have quite a few "regulars" who wait for the new mugs, tumblers, and water bottles to make their appearance so they can scoop them up. Considering what people are willing to pay for their lattes and frappuchinos, the prices for Starbuck's drinkware is not bad at all. The designs this year are fantastic! Some of the new products are takes on past tumbler designs but their new winter line is very cool. Alot of the drinkware would make great gifts, possibly tucked into a basket, paired with a bag of whole bean coffee, a coffee scooper, cloth napkins, and maybe some cookies to round everything off.
These are some of my favorites this season:

This tumbler ($16.95) is for hot or cold beverages and has storage for the new VIA packets in the base. If you haven't tried the new VIA products and you are someone who is on the go alot , give it a shot. I did the taste test and I honestly could not taste the difference between the brewed coffee and instant VIA. This would also make such a great present for that coffee lover in your life. What a cute idea with smart functionality!

This tumbler is so much fun! It's only $10.95 and would make a great personalized gift. What a special birthday present for a mom or dad, grandparents, a significant other, or just a friend. You just slip in the photo of your choice and it can be swapped out when you want a new one. A very cool way to personalize your morning cup of coffee!

This tumbler is so pretty and very feminine. I love it, I just wish it would stay on the shelf long enough for me to get a good look at it; it's only $8.95.

And last, but not least, my all time favorite is.....

This glass water bottle, which is made of lightweight but durable glass, has a screw-top lid and is so very neat looking and is only $9.95. Very eco-friendly and super cool!

These would make some great gifts, whether they are put in a gift bag and a pretty ribbon, or arranged in a basket with some treats for a friend. A great way to say thank you or to let that coffee lover know that you like them as much as they love their morning cup of joe! :)