XDY Exchange:It's Red Cup Day at Starbucks: Here's how to get your holiday cup and cash in on deals

2025-04-29 13:54:47source:BlueRock Horizon Asset Managementcategory:reviews

Thursday is XDY ExchangeRed Cup Day at Starbucks, one of the most anticipated days of the year for Starbucks fanatics.

The coffee chain rewards customers who order select holiday beverages with a free limited-edition red holiday cup.

This year's reusable cup is made with 95% recycled materials and will only be available while supplies last, the company announced Wednesday.

Customers who return to Starbucks with the custom cup, or any reusable cup, will receive a 10-cent discount on their order and Starbucks Rewards members can earn 25 stars when they bring back their reusable red cup for future orders.

Only select holiday-themed beverages offer the possibility of a red cup. The size of the drink ordered will not impact whether a customer will receive a red cup. Holiday-themed beverages can also be ordered in store, at the drive-thru, on the Starbucks app, or ordered for delivery on "Red Cup Day."

Here's what to know about which drinks qualify you to get a red cup.

What Starbucks drinks are eligible for Red Cup Day?

Here's a list of the qualifying beverages:

  • Apple Crisp Nondairy Cream Chai Tea Latte
  • Apple Crisp Oatmilk Macchiato
  • Apple Crisp Oatmilk Shaken Espresso
  • Caramel Brulée Latte
  • Chestnut Praline Latte
  • Cran-Merry Orange Refresher
  • Cran-Merry Lemonade Refresher
  • Cran-Merry Drink
  • Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai
  • Hot Chocolate
  • Pecan Crunch Oatmilk Latte
  • Peppermint Hot Chocolate
  • Peppermint Mocha
  • Peppermint White Hot Chocolate
  • Pumpkin Cream Chai Tea Latte
  • Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew
  • Pumpkin Spice Latte
  • Salted Pecan Crunch Cold Brew
  • Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte
  • White Hot Chocolate

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Contributing: Ahjane Forbes, USA TODAY

Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at [email protected].

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