Starbucks might be best known for their festive drinks, but this Christmas the coffee brand is launching something for the first time, that's arguably even better than a seasonal coffee drink...
For the first time in the UK, they're releasing a Bearista Advent Calendar – a 12-day countdown starring its much-loved Bearista plush mascot, complete with a miniature festive wardrobe that lets you give your new buddy a different outfit and accessory every day. This is way better than a Labubu!!
Available from 5 November, the limited-edition calendar includes an exclusive Starbucks Bear plush along with 11 days' worth of tiny outfits and accessories. Think cosy knitwear, winter accessories (an adorable beanie!!) and Starbucks-inspired details that can be mixed and matched throughout the festive season. It's kind of giving build-a-bear meets advent calendar vibes, and we love it.
Unlike a traditional chocolate-filled countdown, this is one you'll continue enjoying long after Christmas. By the time you've opened the final door, you'll have a fully dressed Bearista with an entire festive capsule wardrobe to style however you like.
And the best part is that it only costs £24.95, which feels like a lovely affordable alternative to some of the expensive beauty and chocolate advent calendars that have become increasingly expensive in recent years. We'd happily gift this to our Starbucks-obsessed friend or teen, but we also have a feeling plenty of adults will be buying one for themselves.
The Bearista Advent Calendar will be available exclusively in participating Starbucks stores across the UK from 5 November, and only while stocks last. It's an in-store exclusive, so you won't be able to order it online.
Mel is the Senior Food & Drink Writer for Good Housekeeping UK, covering all the delicious new product launches that come her way, writing about food and drink topics, and curating gift guides for the best foodie products to buy. Alongside that, she can be found developing and creating cocktails for GH and holds her WSET Level 2 in Wine and Spirits. She was part of the Good Housekeeping Institute food testing team for over four years before moving over to the digital side, so knows a thing or two about great food products. You'll find her scouring the supermarket shelves in her spare time for new and exciting ingredients to experiment with in her kitchen.
