Starbucks Coffee Japan will launch three tea beverages on Monday, November 2, 2026, under the theme "Let's par-TEA!" for this year's holiday season. Each of the three teas has its own character, so you can pick one to match your mood, whether you are having a "holiday tea party" on your own or with someone special. A glass tumbler featuring a Bearista wearing a Santa hat is also available as a gift option.
A Holiday Tea Party With Three Teas
The stars of this year's lineup are three teas that each show a different side of tea. The beverages are made to bring out the flavor and character of each tea, so they look as good as they taste.
Three food items also put tea in the spotlight.
- Earl Grey Strawberry Chiffon Cake: Combines the rich aroma of Earl Grey with the sweet-tart flavor of strawberry whipped cream
- Earl Grey Strawberry Scone: Offers the elegant aroma of black tea along with the sweet-tart flavor of strawberry
- Royal Milk Tea Donut: Spreads the gentle sweetness of milk
Choose a tea and a food item you like to put together your own holiday tea party.
Joyful Medley Strawberry Creamy Tea Latte
A tea latte that adds a festive touch to the holiday tea party.
Joyful Medley is a holiday-season tea that has become one of Starbucks' signature winter teas, and many customers look forward to its return each year. It is a blend of strong black tea layered with the smooth sweetness of oolong tea and the floral aroma of jasmine tea, with a subtle apricot flavor.
For this drink, the tea base is combined with sweetened fresh cream and topped with strawberry-flavored mousse and freeze-dried strawberries as this year's special touch. The festive aroma of Joyful Medley and a sweetness and richness reminiscent of apricot jam are joined by a creamy sweetness, yet the aftertaste stays clean. The aroma and flavor shift as you drink. The different textures of the cute-looking mousse and freeze-dried strawberries add a special feel to the tea party.
- Price (tax included): Tall ¥638 for take-out, ¥650 for dine-in
- Note: Contains less than 5% strawberry pulp and juice
Earl Grey Chocolate Frappuccino®
A treat that brings tea and chocolate together.
This tea Frappuccino® combines aromatic Earl Grey with rich chocolate sauce and crunchy chocolate chips. The gentle scent of bergamot and the flavor of black tea spread through a mellow, deep taste. The texture of the chocolate chips adds an accent, and the drink stays satisfying to the last sip. With the wide straw, you can taste the chocolate sauce, the Earl Grey flavor, and the chocolate chips all at once.
- Price (tax included): Tall ¥678 for take-out, ¥690 for dine-in
Royal Milk Tea
A blended milk tea with rich body that lets you feel the depth of the tea.
This original blend of three tea leaves, Darjeeling, Assam, and Ceylon, is combined with milk. The dimensional flavor of the black tea and the mellowness of the milk come together for a taste that does not get tiresome to the end. Shortbread crumbs on top add the aroma of butter and a crisp, crumbly texture, bringing a touch of holiday richness. It is recommended for tea lovers who want to savor the tea leaves themselves.
- Price (tax included): Tall ¥609 for take-out, ¥620 for dine-in
Sales Information for the Three Beverages
- On sale: From November 2, 2026 (Monday). Sales end when supplies run out.
- Available at: Starbucks stores nationwide (excluding some stores)
Be a Santa Cookie Topping
This year, a Be a Santa Cookie Topping can be added to your favorite beverage. One of three cookie designs (a present, a Christmas tree, or a Santa hat) is added at random, so what you get is a surprise, like exchanging presents during the holidays.
- Price (tax included): ¥69 for take-out, ¥70 for dine-in
- Eligible beverages: Iced beverages topped with whipped cream or mousse foam
- Note: There are three designs in total, but you cannot choose which one you get.
- On sale: November 2, 2026 (Monday) to November 19, 2026 (Thursday). Sales end when supplies run out.
- Available at: Starbucks stores nationwide (excluding some stores)
Holiday 2026 Gift Box Glass Tumbler Bearista 473ml
This glass tumbler uses the popular Bearista motif, with a Bearista wearing a Santa hat. The color of the Bearista appears to change depending on the color of your drink. The lid is made of silicone and comes off easily. It comes in a box, which makes it suitable as a gift.
- Price: ¥4,600
- On sale: From November 2, 2026 (Monday). Sales end when supplies run out.
- Available at: Starbucks stores nationwide (excluding some stores)
