How to get first dibs on Starbucks' Hello Kitty collection, try new drink for free • PhilSTAR Life

Are you a fan of Starbucks and Hello Kitty?

The beverage brand has teamed up with Hello Kitty for a vibrant collection in celebration of the much-loved character’s 50th anniversary.

The new line features a mix of drinkware, plushie, and Hello Kitty x Starbucks card. It also comes with a new drink—the Red Apple Frozen Tea—made with Teavana Zen Clouds Oolong Tea and apple sauce for a hint of sweetness.

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If you’re a Starbucks Rewards member, you can get first dibs on the merchandise and try its newest drink for free at Starbucks 9 Macapagal on Sunday, Sept. 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon before they are made available to the public nationwide.

Hello Kitty was created by Japanese company Sanrio in 1974. It became known in different parts of the globe for its adorable features and red bow on her left ear. The character continues to be loved by many to this day.

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