Original Green Apron Bearista (1997)

1st Edition in the Bearista Bear Series

These were the first bearistas ever released by Starbucks. Sold for Christmas in 1997, the first edition bearista was released in a regular and a jumbo sized version. The bearistas wear simple green aprons with "Starbucks Bearista" printed on them. These bears have jointed limbs. The regular size one came with chocolates and has a red hang tag on the left ear
for the chocolates.  Both bears are made in China.

The picture includes  the a matching finger puppet and a green
apron Starbucks card holder bear. Their aprons feature the Starbucks logo.

Thanks to DJ for the photo!