{"id":570223,"date":"2025-11-14T16:52:18","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T16:52:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/570223\/"},"modified":"2025-11-14T16:52:18","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T16:52:18","slug":"the-moomins-are-bringing-scandinavian-charm-to-manchester-this-christmas-with-a-cosy-winter-collection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/570223\/","title":{"rendered":"The Moomins Are Bringing Scandinavian Charm To Manchester This Christmas With A Cosy Winter Collection"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Clean-Photo-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"cupp boba tea and hot drinks next to moomin characters\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\"\/><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCredit: Supplied\/sharinnouta via Shutterstock<\/p>\n<p>    Save<\/p>\n<p>We love a cute moment in Manchester, whether it\u2019s a <a href=\"https:\/\/secretmanchester.com\/hello-kitty-cafe-primark\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretmanchester.com\/hello-kitty-cafe-primark\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_0\" data-category=\"click_internal\">Hello Kitty cafe<\/a>, a peek at newborn animals at <a href=\"https:\/\/secretmanchester.com\/chester-zoo-fossa-pups-born\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretmanchester.com\/chester-zoo-fossa-pups-born\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_1\" data-category=\"click_internal\">Chester Zoo<\/a>, or even just the dogs at <a href=\"https:\/\/secretmanchester.com\/cast-no-shadow-bridge-new-islington-marina-manchester\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretmanchester.com\/cast-no-shadow-bridge-new-islington-marina-manchester\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_2\" data-category=\"click_internal\">New Islington Marina<\/a>. Now, we\u2019re in for a treat over the <a href=\"https:\/\/secretmanchester.com\/manchester-best-christmas-markets-uk\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretmanchester.com\/manchester-best-christmas-markets-uk\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_3\" data-category=\"click_internal\">festive period<\/a> as this winter, <strong>CUPP<\/strong> is bringing <strong>Moomin magic<\/strong> nationwide with the launch of the <strong>Moomin Winter Drinks Collection, Official Moomin Merch, Moomin Pancakes<\/strong> and more, available across all CUPP stores, including Manchester.<\/p>\n<p>Following the huge success of the <a href=\"https:\/\/secretbristol.com\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretbristol.com\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_4\" data-category=\"click_cross\">Bristol<\/a> Moomin Boba House and the Pop-Up Moomin X CUPP <a href=\"https:\/\/secretldn.com\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretldn.com\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_5\" data-category=\"click_cross\">Camden<\/a> store, CUPP and Moomin Characters have teamed up once again to create a<strong> heart-warming menu<\/strong> inspired by the cosy charm of winter in Moominvalley.<\/p>\n<p> <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-82389\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Copy-of-25_CUPPxMoomin_MC-351-e1763123564348.jpg\" alt=\"moomin pancake stack cupp\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1056\"  \/>Credit: Supplied What are the Moomins? <\/p>\n<p>For those out of the loop, the Moomins are central characters in a series of <a href=\"https:\/\/secretmanchester.com\/manchester-independent-bookshops\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretmanchester.com\/manchester-independent-bookshops\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_6\" data-category=\"click_internal\">books<\/a> and comic strips written by Finnish-Swedish writer and artist<strong> Tove Jansson<\/strong>, between 1945 and 1980. They are one of <a href=\"https:\/\/secretmanchester.com\/uk-passport-henley-weaker-visa-free\/\" rel=\"follow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretmanchester.com\/uk-passport-henley-weaker-visa-free\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_7\" data-category=\"click_internal\">Finland<\/a>\u2018s biggest exports and have a global fan base \u2013 you\u2019ll probably recognise the sweet little illustrations, even if you didn\u2019t know that\u2019s what they were.<\/p>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-82391\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/annie-spratt-HAUwEkId3vU-unsplash-e1763123515457.jpg\" alt=\"moomin book on bed\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\"\/>Credit: Annie Spratt via Unsplash <\/p>\n<p>Moomin Characters Oy Ltd was founded in the 1950s by Tove Jansson (1914-2001) and her brother Lars Jansson to take care of the copyright of the Moomins. It is <strong>still run by family members<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p> What to expect from the CUPP x Moomin winter collaboration <\/p>\n<p>Expect the<strong> iconic red roof cup toppers<\/strong>, comforting <strong>winter flavours<\/strong>, and plenty of <strong>photo-ready moments for Moomin fans<\/strong> and boba lovers alike, available across the UK for the first time.<\/p>\n<p>From the d\u00e9cor to the drinks, every detail has been lovingly designed to create a <strong>playful and unforgettable experience<\/strong>. Whether you grew up loving Moomins or you\u2019re new to the world of boba, this winter range is a must-do.<\/p>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-82387\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WinterMoomin_DarkAds_1200x628-landscape.jpg\" alt=\"moomin cupp collection drinks\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\"  \/>Credit: Supplied Each drink has been crafted with a touch of storytelling magic: <\/p>\n<p><strong>Moominpappa\u2019s Maple Pancake Milk Tea<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pancake milk with maple and oolong tea. A cosy nod to the famous pancakes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Snufkin\u2019s Black Forest Boba with Whipp<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tastes of black forest with chocolate and cherry sauce, cherry puree, milk and butterfly pea tea.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Grokes Sticky Date Pudding with Cloudcake<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sumptuous sticky date syrup, with brown sugar, oolong, milk and cloudcake.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Little My\u2019s Cherry Pink Chai<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cherry meets chai with this sweet and gently spiced winter treat. Perfect hot with tapioca pearls.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Moominmamma\u2019s Hot Winter Cocoa with Whipp<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cinnamon spiced hot chocolate with lavish layers of whipp, chocolate sauce and cinnamon sprinkles.<\/p>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-82390\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Copy-of-25_CUPPxMoomin_MC-346.jpg\" alt=\"moomin pancake stack cupp\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\"  \/>Credit: Supplied <\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s not all \u2013 the Moomin Winter launch also introduces <strong>Moominmamma\u2019s famous Pancake stacks<\/strong>, straight from Moominvalley itself:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Stinky Strawberry Pancake Stack<\/strong> \u2013 Fluffy pancake stacks layered with strawberry jam, sprinkled with strawberry pieces<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Moominmamma\u2019s Maple Pancake Stack<\/strong> \u2013 Moominmommas famous maple pancake stack \u2013 fluffy pancakes drizzles with maple syrup.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>From<strong> enchanting cup designs<\/strong> to whimsical in-store touches, every detail celebrates the warmth, comfort and creativity of Moominvalley. Whether you\u2019re a lifelong Moomin fan or just looking for the ultimate winter pick-me-up, the CUPP x Moomin Winter Collection is not to be missed.<\/p>\n<p>The Moomin Winter Collection will be available in all CUPP stores nationwide from <strong>19th November 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udccd You can find CUPP Manchester at 29 Wilmslow Rd, Rusholme, Manchester M14 5TB.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Credit: Supplied\/sharinnouta via Shutterstock Save We love a cute moment in Manchester, whether it\u2019s a Hello Kitty cafe,&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":570224,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8813],"tags":[32015,748,35745,393,4884,83201,2465,85406,9074,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-570223","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-manchester","8":"tag-animation","9":"tag-britain","10":"tag-christmas","11":"tag-england","12":"tag-great-britain","13":"tag-hot-chocolate","14":"tag-manchester","15":"tag-pancakes","16":"tag-tea","17":"tag-uk","18":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/115549094381385220","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/570223","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=570223"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/570223\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/570224"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=570223"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=570223"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=570223"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}