# Bottle-Cup Containers These Starbucks Cup Designs Also Function as Bottles By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-06-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-cup References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2016/06/starbucks-sells-odd-bottle-cup-hybrids.html) & [starbucks.cn](https://www.starbucks.com.cn/) There are many [Starbucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-cup-for-all) cup designs that have been sold over the years, including [tumbler, thermos and mug styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shining-winter), but in Asia, a few new styles are being introduced. Across Starbucks locations in China, Taiwan, and South Korea, a new kind of hybrid bottle-cup is being sold for the summer months. These three-piece systems have removable caps, as well as a middle opening that can be unscrewed in order to make it easy for cleaning the two separate pieces. There are several styles available, including ones with straws, as well as ones with small loops that can be used for easy carrying. These inventive Starbucks cup designs discourage single-use plastics from being picked up in-store, while also providing a solution for consumers who don't keep a dedicated bottle brush at home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hybrid Bottle-cup Designs:** There is a trend of creating hybrid bottle-cup designs in Starbucks cups. - **Removable Cap and Middle Opening:** A trend of incorporating removable caps and middle openings in cup designs is emerging in the market. - **Eco-friendly Cup Solutions:** Starbucks is introducing eco-friendly cup solutions by offering bottle-cup designs that discourage the use of single-use plastics. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** In the food and beverage industry, the hybrid bottle-cup designs provide an opportunity for sustainable packaging innovations. - **Retail:** The retail industry can explore the potential of reusable cup designs that cater to eco-conscious consumers. - **Consumer Goods:** The consumer goods industry can capitalize on the trend of removable cap and middle opening cup designs to create convenient and easy-to-clean products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Compostable Coffee Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-cup-for-all.md) - [Co-Branded Hydration Tumblers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-x-stanley.md) - [Multifunctional Drinking Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keepcup-bottle.md) - [Vibrant Summer-Ready Drinkware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-summer-merchandise.md) - [Limited-Edition Cup Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shade-akanbi.md) - [Minimalist Collaboration Coffee Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-x-fragment-design-collection.md) - [Purple Studded Cold Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purple-studded-cold-cup.md) - [Cartoon Cat-Themed Drinkware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-2.md) - [Home-Compostable Coffee Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-compostable-coffee-cups.md)