The Latest Starbucks Mugs

Discovery Series Ornament – Pattaya

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The Starbucks Discovery Series Ornament Pattaya captures the energetic seaside character of one of Thailand’s best-known resort cities. Pattaya developed from a relatively quiet fishing community into a major destination on the Gulf of Thailand, becoming especially associated with beaches, water sports, entertainment, and trips to the nearby islands. The ornament keeps the selection compact and leans heavily into the activities and experiences that visitors commonly associate with the city.

Here are some of the activities and symbols featured in the design:

– The colorful performers refer to Pattaya’s famous cabaret shows.… Read more

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Discovery Series – San Miguel de Allende

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The Starbucks Discovery Series San Miguel de Allende mug reflects the colorful character of one of Mexico’s most celebrated historic cities. Founded in the 16th century and closely connected with the Mexican independence movement, San Miguel de Allende is known today for its colonial architecture, cobblestone streets, thriving arts community, traditional celebrations, and distinctive food culture. Its historic center, together with the nearby Sanctuary of Atotonilco, has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008.

Here are some of the landmarks, traditions, foods, and symbols featured in the design:

– The Santuario de Jesús Nazareno de Atotonilco is one of the most important religious landmarks near San Miguel de Allende.… Read more

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You Are Here Ornament – Salzburg

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I ran into the You Are Here Ornament Salzburg completely by accident while browsing online, and it appears to be a brand-new release. What makes it especially interesting is that the design is essentially a miniature version of the full-size Salzburg mug released back in June 2017 – almost ten years ago. It is always surprising to see Starbucks return to an older You Are Here design after such a long gap, especially when most collectors probably assumed this city would never receive a matching ornament.… Read more

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Discovery Series – Osaka

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The Starbucks Discovery Series Osaka mug leans into the city’s energetic personality with a mix of food, sports, wildlife, and familiar landmarks. Osaka has long been one of Japan’s great commercial centers, but it is just as famous for its casual food culture and lively street atmosphere. The orange interior also fits that cheerful image particularly well.

Here are some of the foods, landmarks, and activities featured in the design:

– Osaka Castle is one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – Ho Chi MInh

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The Starbucks Discovery Series Ornament Hồ Chí Minh captures several everyday scenes that feel strongly tied to life in Vietnam’s largest city. Formerly known as Saigon, Hồ Chí Minh City developed into the economic center of southern Vietnam, shaped by trade, migration, colonial history, and rapid modern growth. Rather than relying on major monuments, this ornament leans into street life, markets, food, transportation, and the green public spaces that are part of the city’s daily rhythm.

Here are some of the traditions and everyday scenes featured in the design:

– The traditional market reflects how important fresh-food markets remain to everyday life in Hồ Chí Minh City.… Read more

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Discovery Series – Tulum

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The Starbucks Discovery Series Tulum mug focuses on one of the most distinctive destinations on Mexico’s Caribbean coast, where Maya history, tropical nature, beaches, and a modern wellness culture exist side by side. Once centered around the ancient walled city overlooking the sea, Tulum has grown into a major destination while remaining closely associated with cenotes, protected natural areas, cycling, yoga, and the turquoise waters of the Riviera Maya.

Here are some of the landscapes, activities, and symbols featured in the design:

– The cenotes are one of the defining natural features of the Yucatán Peninsula.… Read more

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You Are Here Ornament – Pike Place Market

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As you probably know, the You Are Here collection for Pike Place Market included two full-size mugs: the regular version and a Christmas edition, along with a Christmas ornament. What was missing, however, was a regular ornament matching the original design. Thanks to a recent find from a private collector, we now know that Starbucks did in fact plan such an ornament, but for reasons unknown, it never reached mass production. It is impossible to say how many samples were made or how many have survived, which makes this prototype an especially rare and valuable piece for collectors.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – Huế

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The Starbucks Discovery Series Ornament Hue focuses on a small group of symbols closely tied to the former imperial capital of Vietnam. Huế served as the seat of the Nguyễn Dynasty from 1802 to 1945 and is still strongly associated with royal architecture, Buddhist traditions, refined cuisine, and life along the Perfume River. The ornament keeps the selection quite compact, but the details chosen still capture several important sides of the city’s identity.

– The crane is a traditional symbol of longevity, grace, and good fortune in East Asian culture.… Read more

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Discovery Series – Okinawa

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The Starbucks Discovery Series Okinawa mug takes us to Japan’s southernmost prefecture, a region with a culture that feels noticeably different from the rest of the country. For centuries, Okinawa formed the heart of the independent Ryukyu Kingdom, which developed strong cultural ties with China, Japan, and Southeast Asia before being incorporated into Japan in the 19th century. That history is still visible today in the islands’ music, dance, architecture, food, religious traditions, and distinctive crafts.

Here are some of the foods, traditions, landmarks, and symbols featured in the design:

– The pair of shisa on the front are among the most recognizable symbols of Okinawa.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – Ha Noi

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I was lucky enough to receive all 12 Vietnamese ornaments from a friend, released as part of the new collection, and I am excited to share the pictures with you. Interestingly, there is no country ornament or mug for Vietnam just yet – only city releases.

The Starbucks Discovery Series Ornament Hà Nội takes us to Vietnam’s capital, a city with more than a thousand years of recorded history. Hanoi became the imperial capital of Đại Việt in 1010 under the name Thăng Long and remained an important political and cultural center through successive dynasties.… Read more

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