• by Teresa Buyikian , August 30, 2023

This week Starbucks announced a third limited edition in its Artist Collaboration Series of drinkware collections, this time featuring Manuela Guillén, who provides colorful depictions of her Latin American heritage and culture.

The collection features three original designs from the Philadelphia-based Guillén, who is an artist, muralist, painter, illustrator and educator.

A stainless-steel tumbler, named the “Manuela Dream,” depicts a whimsical self-portrait of Guillén, with birds and other nature elements in her hair, surrounded by bursts of color against a white background.

The “Buenas Vibras” cold cup is a light blue translucent tumbler emblazoned with the those words (“good vibes” in English) surrounded by doodle-style multicolored drawings of plants, butterflies, birds and a jaguar.

The "Manuela Heart" cold cup boldly-illustrated vessel features a central illustration that appears to reach for the sky surrounded by the sun’s rays, while agave plants and palm trees appear against a white background.

The Starbucks Artist Collaboration Series launched in May 2023 as a way to celebrate the voices and stories of artists from around the world through merchandise. The collaborations benefit the Starbucks Foundation, which has invested over $20 million globally this past year in nonprofit organizations with a shared commitment in stronger, more equitable communities. 

Previous collaborations were with artists Tim Singleton with a Pride-themed collection of vibrant colorful graphics in May, and Yiqiao Wang in June with drinkware that honored the deaf community.

Separately, last week Starbucks released the chain’s Summer Menu Remix, a lineup that consists of new variations on existing cold drinks. The beverages include a Chocolate Cream Cold Brew with caramel syrup in a caramel-lined cup, Iced Chai Tea Latte with matcha cream cold foam, and a Blended Iced Black Tea Lemonade.

The drinks are only available to order through the Starbucks app for a limited time.