Christmas may still be more than a month away, but CapitaLand and Starbucks Singapore have already kicked off the festive cheer with Singapore’s largest Starbucks holiday takeover, spanning 16 CapitaLand malls from now till 31 Dec.
With festive activities, exclusive merchandise, and shopping rewards on offer, there’s quite a bit to look forward to this season. Here’s a rundown of the key highlights across the participating malls.
The main star of this festive lineup is The Bearista Holiday Experience, a travelling pop-up making its way to Raffles City Shopping Centre from now till 22 Nov and Bugis+ from 25 Nov to 6 Dec.
One of the main draws is the coffee chain’s first-ever Create-Your-Own Cold Foam Beverage Bar in Singapore, where you can jazz up your drinks with customisable cold foam.
But there’s more to explore beyond the drinks. You can also browse a selection of festive merchandise and exclusive event-only collectibles, get hands-on with coffee discovery sessions and craft workshops, and snap some holiday photos at the various themed photo spots around the pop-up.
Fancy a drink that’s made just the way you like it? Head down to Starbucks Singapore’s first Create-Your-Own Cold Foam Beverage Bar, where you can get creative with your very own complimentary customised concoction.
The process is easy and takes just three steps. Start by picking your drink base, with options such as Cold Brew and Iced Matcha Latte. Then, choose from cold foam flavours such as Hojicha, Matcha, and Strawberry.
Each venue will also offer an exclusive foam topping. Visitors to Raffles City Shopping Centre can look forward to Kaya Toast Cold Foam with Buttery Croutons, while Bugis+ features Chocolate Chip Cookie Cold Foam, made with cookie dough cold foam and topped with dark chocolate shavings.
The pop-up also carries event-exclusive merchandise alongside Starbucks’ wider festive collection.
One event-exclusive item is the Dress-a-Bearista Keychain (S$39.90) at the Bearista’s Little Wardrobe.
Each set comes with a gingerbread Bearista and an additional outfit of your choice, so you can switch up its look.
Another event-exclusive collectible is the 12oz Ceramic Mug with Bearista Plush (S$36.90), designed to look like a little bear nestled inside a cup of coffee.
It comes dressed in a brown knitted cup sleeve, complete with a whipped-cream-style topping, and fits snugly in the accompanying Starbucks mug.
Other CapitaLand x Starbucks exclusives at the pop-up include the Bearista Cushion, Pompompurin Mug, and Bearista Head Furry Pouch.
There are also more adorable collectibles to check out, including the Bearista Topper and Deco Set (S$26.90), which comes with four mini Bearista figurines dressed in different festive outfits.
You can also pick up the Mini Bearista Keychain (S$36.90), featuring a cuddly bear dressed in a red Santa-inspired outfit, alongside a gingerbread man and snowman.
These are just some of the many products on offer, so do head down to check out the full collection.
While you’re there, don’t forget to snap some photos with the festive installations around the pop-up.
Get your cameras ready to explore a series of holiday-themed Starbucks photo spots, including the towering Starbucks Ribbon Christmas Tree and other installations.
There’s also a striking wall installation made entirely of Starbucks cups written with customers’ personal stories, commemorating 30 years of cherished moments in Singapore.
One highlight is the Starbucks Bearista Plushie Wall, featuring a collection of Bearista plushies from over the years, each dressed in different festive outfits.
Keep an eye out for five of Starbucks’ Bearista friends — Brewster, Dasha, Jam, Snowmallow, and Star — and snap a photo with your favourite bear.
Visitors can also take part in hands-on sessions that offer a closer look at the world of coffee.
At Raffles City, The Story Behind Christmas Blend offers a guided tasting of Starbucks’ Christmas Blend Blonde Roast and Dark Roast, alongside Starbucks Colombia, paired with a lemon loaf, cookie, and cheesecake to highlight their unique flavour notes.
After the tasting, you can create your own coffee scrub using repurposed coffee grounds.
At Bugis+, discover what sets coffees from different parts of the world apart through The Art of Aroma – A Coffee Journey Across Origins, featuring coffee beans from Latin America, Africa, and Indonesia.
CapitaStar members who spend at least S$60 at either pop-up and participating CapitaLand Malls can also enjoy a Starbucks Coffee Discovery & Craft Workshop with a plus-one, offering a more intimate and engaging way to learn about coffee and get creative together.
Beyond the workshops, there’s also an exclusive seasonal drink to try.
Give your usual coffee order a festive twist with the new CapitaLand Malls-exclusive Starbucks Iced Hazelnut Bianco Latte, priced at S$8.60 for a grande.
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Available at participating outlets till 31 Dec, this limited-time drink combines hazelnut, white chocolate, and velvety milk, topped with a shot of Starbucks’ signature espresso.
Shopping at the pop-up comes with some extra perks, too.
Starbucks Rewards members can enjoy 10% off Starbucks merchandise with a minimum spend of S$80 at both pop-ups.
Spend S$100 at the pop-up to redeem an event-exclusive Bearista pin set, with two designs to choose from.
There’s also a fun personality quiz to help you find out which Bearista best matches you, along with your go-to Starbucks drink.
Complete it to redeem an exclusive set of Bearista stickers, available until 6 Dec.
To enjoy all these exclusive experiences, you must first sign up for a free CapitaStar Rewards account through the CapitaStar app on the App Store or Google Play.
Once registered and logged in, enter the code <BEARISTA> to unlock an eligibility eVoucher that grants you access to the experiences.
Larger-than-life Starbucks Bearistas are also spreading festive cheer across CapitaLand Malls.
Say hello to Brewster at Bugis Junction and CQ @ Clarke Quay, spot Dasha at Bugis+ and Funan, and look up to catch the eight-metre-tall Star at Raffles City Shopping Centre.
Other participating malls will also feature various Bearista festive installations.
Image courtesy of CapitaLand Malls
Image courtesy of CapitaLand Malls
You could also walk away with a Bearista-themed prize just by snapping a photo.
From now till 11 Dec, strike a pose with your favourite Bearista inflatable and share your snap on social media for a chance to be one of eight lucky winners to take home a CapitaLand-exclusive Starbucks 12oz Ceramic Mug with Bearista Plush, worth S$36.90.
As if there weren’t already enough reasons to shop, here is another to rack up those purchases.
Head to the CapitaStar app to complete a series of activities, including shopping at participating malls, to collect Starbucks Bearista Stamps. Earn a stamp with every completed activity and watch your festive progress bar fill with holiday cheer.
Once you’ve collected 30 Bearista Stamps, you can redeem them for a chance to receive up to 100,000 STAR$, equivalent to S$100 in eCapitaVouchers, or exclusive Starbucks Bearista merchandise.
The goodies up for grabs include the Bearista Cushion, Bearista Pouch Bag, Bearista Reusable Bag, and Bearista Stainless Steel Christmas Tumbler, with items worth up to S$49.90.
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On top of that, you can also enjoy up to S$25 in eCapitaVouchers with a minimum spend at participating malls on weekdays from now till 24 Dec, with the rewards varying depending on the mall and amount spent.
For instance, spend a minimum of S$60 with a linked payment method or eCapitaVoucher to receive a S$5 eCapitaVoucher, or S$180 to receive a S$15 eCapitaVoucher at selected malls.
Additionally, CapitaStar-DBS PayLah! linked members who spend at least S$250 in a single transaction using any DBS/POSB payment method can receive a S$10 eCapitaVoucher.
For the full list of participating malls, qualifying spend amounts, and other terms and conditions, visit CapitaLand’s official website.
Whether you’re there for the exclusive Starbucks treats, adorable Bearista merchandise, or shopping rewards, there’s plenty to look forward to at Brewing Up Starbucks Christmas Magic at CapitaLand Malls.
For more information, visit the official website or follow CapitaLand Malls on Facebook and Instagram.
This post was brought to you in collaboration with CapitaLand Malls.
Featured image by MS News (photography by Chloe Chan) and courtesy of CapitaLand Malls.