Starbucks Holiday 2025 has begun! A sweet and creamy experience with strawberry tea? A comprehensive introduction to limited edition beverages and merchandise!
Starbucks Holiday 2025 kicked off nationwide on November 1st. This year's theme is "JOYFUL MEDLEY - Connecting with JOY." We'll be introducing details on the new, rich and sweet Frappuccino and Tea Latte, which combine strawberry and Joyful Medley Tea, as well as limited edition merchandise and donation programs.
table of contents
1. What is Starbucks Holiday 2025?
2. The appeal of the new "Strawberry x Tea" beverage
3. Holiday-exclusive customization with cookie toppings
4. Enjoy the blissful sweetness of strawberry cheesecake
5. Classic winter beverages are coming out one after another
6. "Holiday Joyful Town" Campaign Exclusive to Rewards Members
7. What is the "Be a Santa" donation program?
8. Holiday 2025 Goods Collection
9. Q&A: Sales period, calories, store information
1. What is Starbucks Holiday 2025?
Starbucks' holiday season is a winter tradition that many fans look forward to every year. The theme for 2025 is "JOYFUL MEDLEY - Connected by JOY," which expresses the "chain of joy" that connects people's smiles and thoughts through Starbucks. This year, to embody this theme, a limited-edition menu will be released that combines the popular winter tea "Joyful Medley" with strawberries, to brighten the heart.
2. The appeal of the new "Strawberry x Tea" beverage
The stars of 2025 are two new beverages made with Joyful Medley Tea. First up is the "Strawberry & Joyful Medley Tea Frappuccino®" (Tall ¥700). This luxurious drink combines the deep aroma of black tea with pulpy strawberries. The whipped cream is topped with freeze-dried strawberries, adding to the holiday atmosphere. The other is the "Strawberry Mousse & Joyful Medley Tea Latte" (Tall ¥620 and up). The richly extracted three types of tea leaves blend with the milk, creating a rich, smooth flavor with the sweet and sour taste of the strawberry mousse filling your mouth. These two heartwarming drinks will make your winter cafe time even more special.
3. Holiday-exclusive customization with cookie toppings
One of the highlights this year is the separately sold "Joyful Cookie Topping" (¥55). This fun customization allows you to choose from four random toppings: ribbon, snowman, bear, and doll. The excitement of not knowing which design you'll get is just like opening a Christmas present. Add it to your Frappuccino or whipped iced beverage to create your own personalized holiday drink.
4. Enjoy the blissful sweetness of strawberry cheesecake
Not only drinks, but sweets are also decorated for the holidays. The "Strawberry Cheesecake" (¥580) is luxuriously topped with bright red strawberry sauce, whipped cream, and crumble. The sweet and sour taste and rich flavor of the cheese are perfectly matched, leaving you feeling satisfied like you're eating a parfait. Combined with its cute appearance, it will instantly brighten up your table.
5. Classic winter beverages are coming out one after another
The holiday classics "Gingerbread Latte" (Tall ¥590) and "Joyful Medley Tea Latte" (Tall ¥570) are also available this year. The spicy scent of gingerbread will make you feel the arrival of winter, while the Joyful Medley Latte has a gentle scent of apricot and jasmine. Additionally, "Starbucks® Teavana Joyful Medley® 12-pack" (¥1,680) is also available for purchase, making it the perfect gift for enjoying at home.
6. "Holiday Joyful Town" Campaign Exclusive to Rewards Members
The "Holiday Joyful Town" campaign is also being held at the same time for Starbucks® Rewards members. If you complete designated missions during the campaign period, you will have the chance to win Bonus Stars and digital Starbucks cards. If you complete all missions, you will also be entered into a lottery to win prizes. The campaign period is from November 1st to December 25th, 2025. You can enter on the official website.
7. What is the "Be a Santa" donation program?
Starbucks' donation program is based on the theme, "You too can be someone's Santa." The program uses a portion of Starbucks Rewards members' Star donations and sales to deliver assorted sweets to children's cafeterias across the country. Starbucks partners also visit children's cafeterias dressed as Santas to bring smiles to their faces. This year, we will continue to spread warm connections with KitKat donated by Nestle Japan.
8. Holiday 2025 Goods Collection
The limited edition holiday merchandise features a warm design with motifs such as red cups and gingerbread men. Some of the notable items are listed in the table below.
Product name
Price (tax included)
Stainless steel mug, Gingerbread Man (MiiR, 473ml)
¥6,250
Double-walled heat-resistant glass Star (355ml)
¥3,300
Reusable Cup Red (473ml)
¥500
Bearista Mini Set
¥4,400
Ornament RED CUP Gingerbread Man
¥1,600
The online-only "Bearista Gingerbread Man" and "Mini Cup Gift" will also be available, and are expected to be in high demand this gift season. Advance sales will begin on the online store from 8:00 PM on October 31st.
9. Q&A: Sales period, calories, store information
Q1. How long will the sale last? From Saturday, November 1st to Thursday, December 25th, 2025. However, this offer may end once stock runs out.
Q2. Where can I buy it nationwide? It will be sold at Starbucks stores nationwide (with some exceptions), and pre-sales will begin on the online store from 8:00 PM on Friday, October 31st.
Q3. How many calories are there? A tall Strawberry & Joyful Medley Tea Frappuccino® is approximately 350 kcal. You can customize the calorie content by adjusting the milk and whipped cream.
summary
Starbucks Holiday 2025 will create a season that will warm your heart with the gorgeous harmony of strawberries and tea. Why not treat yourself or spend some time with a loved one while enjoying a "sweet and sour experience" that connects you with joy? May the holiday magic from Starbucks make your days a little more special this year.
