Starbucks Korea 2026 Winter Review: Bags, Speakers, Planners
As soon as I heard the Starbucks winter rewards promotion had started in South Korea, I went straight to the gift lineup. There’s quite a selection this year.
My local store had samples on display, so I took photos to share. From planners to Lexon speakers and bags, here’s a closer look at the actual gifts.
Starbucks Winter Rewards 2026: How It Works
The promotion runs October 22–December 31.As in previous years, you’ll need to purchase17 handcrafted drinks in total, including 3 qualifying promotional drinks,and collect the corresponding e-stickers, or digital stamps, to reserve one gift. Just open the Starbucks app and select your preferred item, pickup store, and pickup date.
Qualifying drinks include the Toffee Nut Latte, Winter Scotch Vanilla Latte, Apricot Joyful Medley Tea Latte, Classic Vin Chaud Hibiscus Tea, Black Glazed Latte, Matcha Glazed Tea Latte, Hoji Glazed Tea Latte, and handcrafted beverages from the Reserve menu. Any three drinks from those options count!
And once again, you can unlock bonus gifts by collecting more stickers after your first 17as well. The Mini Notebook Keychain requires 5 extra stickers, while the Book Cover requires 10.Reservations open October 30 and November 19, respectively, and quantities are limited.
Lexon Mini Speakers: Two Colors
The standout in this year’s gift lineup? The Lexon Mini Speaker.It’s a collaboration with French design brand LEXON—yes, the same brand known for those mushroom-shaped lamps.
LEXON Mina Mushroom Lamp
The speaker comes in green and pink, and it really earns the “mini” in its name. The photo of it sitting in a hand gives you a good sense of just how small it is.
There’s a loop on top for attaching it to a bag, and it’s compact enough to bring along on a trip without much thought.
The green is a deep shade, while the pink is a soft pastel. The design is cute, but since it’s a speaker, I’m curious about how it actually sounds.
Plenty of us already have a Bluetooth speaker at home, so I’d think about where you’d use this one rather than automatically choosing it.
On the other hand, if a larger speaker feels cumbersome and you’ve been wanting something truly portable, this could be a welcome option. I only looked at the display sample, so I haven’t tested the sound quality or battery life.
Moleskine Planners: Three Colors
I used to make a point of getting these planners and filling them out. These days, I barely give them a second look! This year’s colors are green, ivory, and pink.
Each has a Starbucks logo on the cover and an elastic closure. The pink looked more muted in person than in photos, while the green is exactly the shade you picture when you think of Starbucks.
I only opened the pink one. Inside, there are dated pages, plus space for meetings and checklists. The page layout differs by cover color, so I’d choose the format you’ll actually use rather than just your favorite shade.
Corduroy Bags & Canvas Tote
There are three bags in the lineup.
– Ivory Corduroy Bag (Small)
– Green Corduroy Bag (Medium)
– Ivory Canvas Tote Bag
At first, I thought the corduroy bags were simply different colors. They’re different sizes, too.The ivory measures 25.5 × 33 × 10.4 cm, while the green measures 31.5 × 38 × 12.6 cm. The green is a little bigger.
These aren’t just drawstring backpacks, either. Open out the top, and you can carry them like tote bags!
The corduroy feels right for a winter promotion, and both ivory and Starbucks green are easy colors to work into an everyday outfit.
The canvas tote is quite roomy at 40.5 × 32 × 14 cm. It has an ivory body with deep green handles, a front pocket, and separate storage compartments inside.
A magnetic snap closes the top, and there’s a D-ring for attaching a keychain. I photographed the inside, too, so check those photos for a better look at the pocket layout.
Bonus Gifts: Mini Notebook Keychains & Book Covers
An extra 5 stickers gets you a Mini Notebook Keychain in pink or ivory. It’s a real paper notebook you can write in, but it’s so tiny that I’d treat it more as a bag charm. Reservations open October 30.
The Book Cover requires 10 extra stickers, with reservations opening November 19. It also comes in ivory and green, but the two versions have completely different designs.
The ivory version is canvas with handles, so it looks like a little bag. The green version is a corduroy book cover. They’re designed to hold books, but they also have interior pockets for small items.
Seeing them in person made it clear that these aren’t just different colorways—the materials and shapes are different, too. Take a look at the photos before choosing. And remember: these bonus gifts require extra stickers beyond the initial 17.
With several bags to choose from—and even the corduroy bags differing in size by color—it would be easy to get mixed up if you went by the names alone. I’ve included photos of each item so you can compare them and pick the one you actually want.
Starbucks Winter Rewards: An In-Person Look
What stands out about this year’s Starbucks winter rewards is the broader choice: you’re not limited to planners, with speakers and bags in the mix, too.
I was especially glad to see the bags in person and check their sizes and materials rather than relying on product photos. Even when the colors are both labeled green or ivory, the fabrics vary by item, so comparing the real-life photos should help narrow things down.
Gifts are available in limited quantities, and pickup dates and participating stores may vary. Once you know what you want, check availability in the app first. Apparently, this year also introduces a reservation cancellation waitlist and a feature for reporting defective items—worth keeping in mind!