Starbucks Sakura Collection

Starbucks has just released the new sakura (cherry blossom) collection of tumblers in Singapore!

Thanks to a few kind readers who alerted me to this, I made a quick stop at the Holland Village store this morning to check out the collection. This year, we got the same designs as Japan but minus the short blue tumblers and the mugs.


I picked up the water tumbler (S$19.90; 20 fl.oz/591ml) and the pink plastic tumbler (S$15.90; 12fl. oz/355ml). The pink metal tumbler was around S$32. With the purchase of each tumbler, you get a free drink coupon. Also, you can get 50 cents off your beverage if you bring the tumbler with you to the store.

I wasn't too impressed with this year's collection when I first saw it online but it turned out to be much prettier in real life. The plastic tumbler has a gorgeous tapestry of pink, lavender, green and blue tones. Small details like the reflective gold lines and the subtle sakura motif in the background give it added dimensionality.



I also love the gradational effect around the bottom of the water tumbler, which is BPA-free.



You can see the 2010 tumblers in this post and here. Last year's collection sold out very quickly so don't wait too long if you're interested in this collection!