Starbucks Monyee Chau Cold Drink Tumbler with Straw

Monyee Chau’s art is featured on the 24-ounce cold cup, which depicts a comfortable home scene with two figures that represent Chau and their partner tending to a towering houseplant, while Moro the cat looks on. Hand-drawn hatch marks add a cozy fabric-like texture to the design. This was part of Starbucks drinkware to honor Asian, Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. “I think a sense of community organizing and being with people who are like-minded and want to build beautiful things and a beautiful life together has been really important,” Chau said. “I wanted to embrace togetherness and celebrate that.” Monyee Chau is a queer Chinese American BFA accredited artist and illustrator. Their work centers on themes of labor, joy, and community building, taking inspiration for this collection from the joy of plants, flowers, and being surrounded by loved ones. Monyee is an award-winning artist that has exhibited and curated at galleries and museums both locally and internationally.