Prior to February 14th, cafe chains and other take-out establishments switch out their usual vessel designs for heartwarming Valentine's Day cups and utensils. It has become a tradition that many await, a hint that the holiday is near. Usually, the approach to the festive cups is overbearing, attention-captivating and delightful. However, Starbucks Japan had a different idea in mind.
For its 2019 Valentine's Day cups, the global cafe chain opted in for a subtle design that is not immediately obvious but surely delights consumers upon discovery. Playing on the element of surprise, the romance-celebrating cups have swapped out the uniform and unimaginative rectangular checkboxes for heart-shaped ones.
The Valentine's Day cups will be available at select Starbucks location in Japan and the special design will run until the 14th of February.
Subtle Valentine's Day Cups
Starbucks Boasts an Ultra-minimal Design for This Romantic Holiday
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