While we all go to Starbucks for the quintessential caffeine jolt, we often sleep on the company’s various coffee and tea accessories, but we shouldn’t because some of them have become quite valuable.
These Starbucks mugs and tumblers have transcended their initial purpose of holding a drink and have become prized items among collectors. Check your cupboards to see if you own any of the following Starbucks mugs — they may fetch you a pretty penny.
14. Witches Brew Mug (Tie)
Alternative name: Witch’s Brew
Released: 2019
Value: $200
Note: Data for the most valuable Starbucks mugs comes from HobbyDB.com.
Bottom Line: Witches Brew Mug
“Double, double toil and trouble!” Tied in the 14th spot, this cauldron mug is perfect for concocting magic spells or drinking a special pumpkin spice brew around Halloween.
It’s one of the few Starbucks mugs that comes with its own spoon.
14. Magic Kingdom Mug (Tie)
Alternative name: 50th Anniversary
Released: 2021
Value: $200
Bottom Line: Magic Kingdom Mug
Celebrate all things Disney with this special Magic Kingdom mug for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary.
The park opened in 1971, and 25 of its most popular attractions — from Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride to Pirates of the Caribbean — are featured.
13. NYC Tumbler
Alternative name: Graffiti
Released: 2015
Value: $210
Bottom Line: NYC Tumbler
If you look at this tumbler closely, you can see the tagged wall design that’s so iconic to the Big Apple around the famed Starbucks logo.
This, combined with the gold “NYC” initials and the black-and-white Siren logo, are so New York that we can see Carrie Bradshaw carrying one.
11. New York Mug (Tie)
Alternative name: The Big Apple
Released: 2002
Value: $230
Bottom Line: New York Mug
Unlike the graffiti tumbler, which is more for the natives, this mug is for tourists.
It features all the famous elements of the NYC skyline — from the Chrysler building to the MetLife building. It’s from the Starbucks’ Skyline Series.
11. Sabyasachi + Starbucks Mug (Tie)
Alternative name: Red Mug
Released: 2022
Value: $230
Bottom Line: Sabyasachi + Starbucks Mug
Made in collaboration with Indian bridal designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee, this Starbucks mug was an instant collectible when it was released in 2022.
It, and other pieces in the collection, are covered with biodiversity artwork from the Toile de Jouy art organization.
10. Russia Mug
Alternative name: NA
Released: 2019
Value: $250
Bottom Line: Russia Mug
While there are a few mugs symbolizing Russia, this one from the You Are Here Collection is a rarity, hence its price point.
Starbucks has since left the country and sold off all its regional inventory, so these mugs are becoming even more valuable.
9. St. Petersburg Mug
Alternative name: NA
Released: 2014
Value: $350
Bottom Line: St. Petersburg Mug
There is more than one style of St. Petersburg mug made by Starbucks, but this one is the most desired by collectors. (And, again, Starbucks is no longer in Russia.)
The skyline of St. Petersburg is mostly raised and white, save for the gold dome of St Isaac’s Cathedral.
8. Giant Abbey Mug
Alternative name: NA
Released: 2016
Value: $450
Bottom Line: Giant Abbey Mug
Who doesn’t love a big cup of Jo in the morning? If you can’t get your fill, the Giant Abbey mug’s got you — it holds a whopping 138 ounces of coffee or whatever liquid you like.
This massive mug was a limited-edition piece and sold out quickly when it was introduced in 2016. It frequently appears on eBay and Etsy.
6. Blue Horse Set (Tie)
Alternative name: Blue Horse Mug And Tumbler Set
Released: 2014
Value: $500
Bottom Line: Blue Horse Set
This mug and tumbler set is from South Korea — it not only came with a mug and tumbler but also a creamer and gift card.
A complete set is hard to come by, which, of course, is what makes it so desired by collectors.
6. Swarovski Double Deck Tumbler (Tie)
Alternative name: North America Starbucks Swarovski Double Deck
Released: NA
Value: $500
Bottom Line: Swarovski Double Deck Tumbler
We could not find the release date on this particular mug, but the item is from North America.
The white tumbler features a gold background and Swarovski crystals where the iconic Starbucks logo would be.
5. Tokyo Mug
Alternative name: NA
Released: 2009
Value: $630
Bottom Line: Tokyo Mug
This mug, part of the company’s Global Series, is a collector’s item due to its very limited run.
It was only available at certain Starbucks (i.e., not all) stores in Tokyo, Japan, and neighboring areas.
4. Seville Mug
Alternative name: NA
Released: 2008
Value: $650
Bottom Line: Seville Mug
This rare mug is the result of a corporate mistake. When Starbucks prints country mugs, they use the English pronunciation, but city mugs have a local or regional name. “Seville” is the English name of the Spanish city.
Starbucks recalled the mugs and replaced them with the “Sevilla” spelling, which makes this version quite sought after.
3. Swarovski Pumpkin Spice Tumbler
Alternative name: 10th Anniversary | Pumpkin Spice Latte
Released: 2013
Value: $720
Bottom Line: Swarovski Pumpkin Spice Tumbler
When Starbucks celebrated the success of its pumpkin spice drinks in 2013, it went all out with this Swarovski crystal–bejeweled tumbler.
And you know what that means — 2023 is the 20th anniversary of Starbucks pumpkin spice, so the company will have to top itself. (Get ready for your future collectible!)
2. North Island Mug
Alternative name: Te Ika-a-Mui
Released: 2010
Value: $750
Bottom Line: North Island Mug
What makes this North Island New Zealand mug so valuable? It’s another misprint. This mug, part of the Global Icon Series, was never sold in New Zealand, as it was printed with the wrong picture.
It was pulled from the few shops it appeared in and was disposed of. However, some people bought them before that happened, and the few that are out there are pretty rare.
1. Puerto Vallarta Mug
Alternative name: Puerto Vallarta 1
Released: 2009
Value: $1,770
Bottom Line: Puerto Vallarta Mug
Yes, there are other Puerto Vallarta mugs from the coffee giant, but this one is the holy grail for collectors.
From the company’s Global Icon Series, this mug features the Malecon Seahorse.
