When I was in Grade School, Hello Kitty and Tiny Chum were a big hit. You’d see them printed on notebook covers, pencil cases, fans, erasers, bags, and almost every item for kids! That was around two decades ago, but this iconic Sanrio character has actually been around for a longer time! This year, Hello Kitty is celebrating its 50^th anniversary in the Philippines with yet another release of exclusive limited-edition merchandise with different brands – the most recent of which is Starbucks.

Sanrio and Starbucks are joining hands to celebrate the golden anniversary of Hello Kitty, bringing a delightful and whimsical Starbucks Experience with new apple-based beverages and drinkware items. Starting September 10, you can already purchase these items in Starbucks branches nationwide:

APPLE TREATS – HELLO KITTY’S FAVORITES!

Those who tuned in to Hello Kitty & Friends on TV when they were kids would know that Hello Kitty loved apples! With this, Starbucks is adding two handcrafted beverages inspired by Hello Kitty’s favorite food and signature bow: Apple Pie Cream Frappucino Blended Beverage which is a frappe version of Mama’s Apple Pie, made with chunky apple sauce base and creamy milk and cream Frappucino syrup, and the Red Apply Frozen Tea – a refreshing mix of Teavana Zen Clouds Oolong Tea, sweet apple sauce with chunky apple bits, topped with a red chocolate ribbon. Price starts at Php 195.

DRINKWARE & CUTE COLLECTIBLES

Unlike usual Hello Kitty merch, the iconic character in this collaboration can be seen wearing a classic green Starbucks apron and accompanied by her teddy bear, Tiny Chum. The designs remind me of the classic notebook covers in the usual green, red, and cream colors which adds to the nostalgia that this collaboration brings. I would recommend that you get the plush toy and water bottle as these are not commonly available elsewhere.

Price list:

• Hello Kitty phone charm with strap (available in select stores only) – Php 1,045
• Hello Kitty x  Starbucks plush toy – Php 1,625

• Hello Kitty stainless steel tumbler (16oz) – Php 1,995
• Hello Kitty plastic cold cup (16oz) – Php 1,145
• Hello Kitty with Tiny Chum tumbler (12oz) – Php 1,375

• Hello Kitty stainless steel water bottle (20oz) – Php 1,875
• Hello Kitty stainless steel cold cup with straw (16oz) – Php 1,845
• Hello Kitty ceramic mug with lid (16oz) – Php 1,575
• Hello Kitty head ceramic mug (12oz) – Php 1,275

• Hello Kitty Starbucks Rewards card

The Hello Kitty x Starbucks experience will be available in Starbucks stores nationwide starting September. Until supplies last only so I suggest that you head over to a branch near you ASAP! Try to spot the Hello Kitty van and snap a photo, too!

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