Starbucks Pink Cup (Size, Where to Buy + More Information)

With the looming plans of Starbucks to eliminate their single-use paper cups, you’ll probably have to invest in a reusable one. With all the options available, does Starbucks have a Pink Cup? Find out in the article below.

With the launch of reusable Starbucks cups in 2018, it wasn’t long before collectors, and environmentally conscious people all over New York were out in a frenzy to get them. I’ve luckily nabbed a few Pink Cups since then. If you’re a collector or want a Pink Cup to be your first Starbucks cup, find out all you need to know before your purchase in this post.

What Is the Size of Starbucks Pink Cups?

Starbucks Pink Cups come in either a Short size (8 fl oz), Tall size (12 fl oz), Grande size (16 fl oz), Venti size (20 fl oz.), or a Venti Iced size (24 fl oz). Plans are underway to introduce a 31 fl oz Trenta size. According to your taste, you can get the perfect-sized Pink Cup for you.

What Is the Material of the Starbucks Pink Cups?

The Starbucks Pink Cups are either acrylic plastic or stainless steel. Acrylic plastic is for cold cups, designed for cold or iced drinks, while heat-resistant stainless steel is the material of choice for their tumbler flasks.

How Many Types of Pink Cups Does Starbucks Have?

Luckily, Starbucks has developed two types of Pink Cups. Pink cups can come as the Stainless Steel Tumbler Flask or a Cold Cup. For everyone that’s a fan of piping hot tea and coffee, the stainless steel tumbler flask is for you as it keeps drinks hot for an impressive 4 hours.

It can also accommodate cold drinks. If you strictly like iced drinks and aren’t keen on hot ones, the cold cups will suit you as they manage to keep beverages like iced tea, coffee, lemonade, and water cool for a very long time. It is not advisable to use them for hot drinks.

Can You Personalize Starbucks Pink Cups?

Starbucks does not personalize its Pink Cups in-house, but third-party merchants usually customize them at a fee. You can also DIY your Starbucks Pink Cups using YouTube tutorials like I have done a few times before. It is, however, worth noting that it is against Starbucks’ company policies to change the propriety imagery (logo) on their cups for sale and profit. It infringes on their copyright. So, if you decide to get your Pink Cup customized for resale, you might be aiding and abetting illegal activity!

Can You Put Hot Coffee in Starbucks Pink Cups?

The Pink Cold Cups cannot withstand the heat of hot coffee, while the Pink Tumbler Flasks are built to store hot drinks. Before pouring your hot coffee into the tumbler countercheck what type of cup it is. The acrylic ones can melt or release harmful plastic chemicals into your drink.

Can You Microwave Starbucks Pink Cups?

Both types of Starbucks Pink Cups are not microwave-safe. The sudden heat increase will destroy their material. It is hazardous with their insulated vacuum tumblers as the heat can cause them to explode. Do not try at home.

Can You Put Starbucks Pink Cups in a Dishwasher?

Starbucks Pink Cold Cups can conveniently be put in the dishwasher on the top rack for easy cleaning. The Tumbler Flasks, on the other hand, are not dishwasher safe. They must be hand washed because of their insulated vacuums which can be destroyed in a machine. Head my warning. One of my flasks was unfortunately ruined this way.

Where Can You Get Starbucks Pink Cups?

You can grab a Starbucks Pink Cup in any Starbucks store. Keep your eyes open and check regularly, as they are not always in stock or in season. Plus, they sell like hotcakes because of their pretty colors, which attract a lot of teenage girls and collectors. Starbucks Pink Cups can also be found on retail sites like Amazon. But again, always be on the lookout since only the latest 2022 Valentine’s Soft Touch Pink Studded Tumbler is available. To get older Pink Cups, you might need to find resellers.

FAQs

Are Starbucks Pink Cups popular?

Absolutely! They are popular with many people, particularly the youth and just anyone that’s a fan of the pretty-in-pink aesthetic (like me!). Apart from aesthetics, they also offer functionality, making them a popular item.

How can you tell if a Starbucks Pink Cup is fake?

Fake Pink Cups tend to be missing some unique characteristics of the originals. For example, they may not have the Starbucks wording on the straw stopper, or it may be in the wrong place. The quality can also feel a bit cheap.

Do Starbucks Pink Cups change color when you put hot liquid?

Yes! Some of them do. The most recent color-changing Pink Tumbler Flasks were introduced in April 2022. One was in a solid pink color, while the other was a mix of pink and yellow. They change to a vibrant purple when the temperature changes. They are not, however, in stock as of October 2022.

Do Starbucks Pink Cups come with a straw?

Since Starbucks is trying to phase out single-use plastic and paper, the coffee brand does include a reusable straw with purchases of their Pink Cups. The lid is also included.

Are Starbucks Pink cups eco-friendly?

Yes, fortunately, Pink Cups are eco-friendly. Starbucks prides itself on producing reusable to-go cups that customers can use instead of regular paper ones. This reduces the amount of global waste produced. Good job, Starbucks!

Is it safe to drink from Starbucks Pink cups?

Starbucks has publicly stated that they are following the CDC and that their reusable or personal cups do not risk fomite transfer. They say that the health and safety of customers are a top priority. Starbucks also only uses food-grade plastic for their tumblers. Although it is worth stating that soft plastic polymers still have an inherent risk, especially when microwaved, the cups are generally safe. The stainless steel Pink Cups are perfectly okay to use.

Do Starbucks pink cups contain BPA?

No, their plastic Pink Cups, lids, and straws are BPA-free. The stainless steel tumblers are BPA-free as well.