Vietnamese mud crab exportsoft-shell crab exporterVietnam crab exporter
8-week series🤑 Check home prices 🏠 Most iconic US brands 💸 to your 📩
FOOD

Starbucks cups, drinks have sported a latte looks. See the evolution of the designs

Updated Sept. 26, 2025, 1:35 p.m. ET
In January 2024 Starbucks began accepting clean personal cups in the drive-through, but continues to serve in single-use cups -- and sell re-usuable cups in its stores. Here's a look at some of their notable cup designs.
In January 2024 Starbucks began accepting clean personal cups in the drive-through, but continues to serve in single-use cups -- and sell re-usuable cups in its stores. Here's a look at some of their notable cup designs.
Justin Sullivan, Getty Images
A look at the evolution of the Starbucks logo, from left to right: 1971-1987, 1987-1992, 1992-2011 and 2011-present.
A look at the evolution of the Starbucks logo, from left to right: 1971-1987, 1987-1992, 1992-2011 and 2011-present.
Starbucks
In 2013, Starbucks began offering a $1 reusable cup in the U.S. and Canada, and a £ 1 cup in the United Kingdom to help reduce cup waste
In 2013, Starbucks began offering a $1 reusable cup in the U.S. and Canada, and a £1 cup in the United Kingdom to help reduce cup waste
Starbucks
Starbucks 2011 holiday cups
Starbucks 2011 holiday cups
Joshua Trujillo
Starbucks 2012 holiday cups
Starbucks 2012 holiday cups
Joshua Trujillo
Starbucks 2013 holiday cups
Starbucks 2013 holiday cups
Joshua Trujillo
In 2014, Brita Lynn Thompson, then a 20-year-old community college student in Pittsburgh, won Starbucks White Cup Contest from nearly 4,000 entries.
In 2014, Brita Lynn Thompson, then a 20-year-old community college student in Pittsburgh, won Starbucks White Cup Contest from nearly 4,000 entries.
Starbucks
Starbucks released these cold cups in 2015.
Starbucks released these cold cups in 2015.
Starbucks
In summer 2015, Starbucks brought out new EarthSleeve hot cup sleeves, which are made from less paper and more post-consumer content than its previous sleeves.
In summer 2015, Starbucks brought out new EarthSleeve hot cup sleeves, which are made from less paper and more post-consumer content than its previous sleeves.
Starbucks
In Starbucks 2015 partner cup contest, the winning designs came from Ben Cowley, a barista in Texas who had been with Starbucks for almost a year; Brynn James, a 10-month partner and barista in Washington; Brandon Fragua, a shift supervisor in New Mexico and partner for four years.
In Starbucks 2015 partner cup contest, the winning designs came from Ben Cowley, a barista in Texas who had been with Starbucks for almost a year; Brynn James, a 10-month partner and barista in Washington; Brandon Fragua, a shift supervisor in New Mexico and partner for four years.
Starbucks
A new holiday Starbucks cup is seen on Nov. 12, 2015 in New York City. The coffee giant has come under criticism by some for leaving any Christmas or traditional holiday signage off of the red cup. While Starbucks has said there is no cultural or political message to the design, critics claim that the company doesn't want to offend non-Christians or those who don't celebrate Christmas.
A new holiday Starbucks cup is seen on Nov. 12, 2015 in New York City. The coffee giant has come under criticism by some for leaving any Christmas or traditional holiday signage off of the red cup. While Starbucks has said there is no cultural or political message to the design, critics claim that the company doesn't want to offend non-Christians or those who don't celebrate Christmas.
Spencer Platt, Getty Images
In 2016, Starbucks debuted multiple designs for their holiday cups. This tradition has continued in recent years.
In 2016, Starbucks debuted multiple designs for their holiday cups. This tradition has continued in recent years.
Joshua Trujillo
In 2017, Starbucks and the Seattle Seahawks teamed up for special limited-edition gift cards and cup sleeves. The “12” jersey sleeve is meant to represent and celebrate Seahawks fans.
In 2017, Starbucks and the Seattle Seahawks teamed up for special limited-edition gift cards and cup sleeves. The “12” jersey sleeve is meant to represent and celebrate Seahawks fans.
Starbucks
Starbucks released its first-ever spring hot beverage cup in 2017.
Starbucks released its first-ever spring hot beverage cup in 2017.
Starbucks
Before serving those 2017 Starbucks spring cups, a barista would typically add a hand-drawn image to the cup.
Before serving those 2017 Starbucks spring cups, a barista would typically add a hand-drawn image to the cup.
Starbucks
A photo of Starbucks 2017 holiday cups.
A photo of Starbucks 2017 holiday cups.
Starbucks
Starbucks began using these recyclable, compostable and/or reusable cups in 2018.
Starbucks began using these recyclable, compostable and/or reusable cups in 2018.
Starbucks
A quartet of Starbucks 2018 holiday cups.
A quartet of Starbucks 2018 holiday cups.
Starbucks
These reusable 24-ounce tumblers were released in 2019 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first U.S. Pride rally.
These reusable 24-ounce tumblers were released in 2019 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first U.S. Pride rally.
Starbucks
This 2017 photo shows 20 years of Starbucks holiday cups.
This 2017 photo shows 20 years of Starbucks holiday cups.
Starbucks
After a test run, Starbucks in 2020 made its recyclable strawless lids available for iced coffee, tea, espresso, and Starbucks Refreshers beverages.
After a test run, Starbucks in 2020 made its recyclable strawless lids available for iced coffee, tea, espresso, and Starbucks Refreshers beverages.
Starbucks
In September 2025, Starbucks released a collection of glow-in-the-dark Halloween drinkware available for a limited time.
In September 2025, Starbucks released a collection of glow-in-the-dark Halloween drinkware available for a limited time.
Starbucks
Starbucks released its fall collection of reuseable tumblers, cups and mugs in August 2025 including a Floral Kaleidoscope Hot & Cold Cup with Flower Straw Topper ($34.95). All were available for a limited time.
Starbucks released its fall collection of reuseable tumblers, cups and mugs in August 2025 including a Floral Kaleidoscope Hot & Cold Cup with Flower Straw Topper ($34.95). All were available for a limited time.
Starbucks
The Starbucks fall collection of reuseable tumblers, cups and mugs released in August 2025 included these designed by artist Mike Willcox, which are inspired by coffee-growing locales. All were available for a limited time.
The Starbucks fall collection of reuseable tumblers, cups and mugs released in August 2025 included these designed by artist Mike Willcox, which are inspired by coffee-growing locales. All were available for a limited time.
Starbucks
These Pumpkin Spice Latte-inspired products were part of the fall collection of reuseable tumblers, cups and mugs released in August 2025. All were available for a limited time.
These Pumpkin Spice Latte-inspired products were part of the fall collection of reuseable tumblers, cups and mugs released in August 2025. All were available for a limited time.
Starbucks
Featured Weekly Ad