In February of this year, Dunkin’ came out with a new product: the 48-ounce buckets, making everyone’s dream of drinking unlimited coffee possible. These buckets were clear and came with a handle, a lid, and a straw. The prices varied for these buckets, ranging anywhere from $8 to $11. When they first debuted quietly, they were only available for a limited time in certain states (New Hampshire and Massachusetts), not at all Dunkin’s nationwide.
Quickly, these buckets went viral as people who were able to get their hands on one shared their experience on social media. TikTok user @elletwb posted that she drove over 40 minutes to get this bucket. Other TikTokers, like New Hampshire native @jaszmynhernandez, didn’t believe this was real. She went to her nearest Dunkin’ and afterwards posted about how she and her friend each acquired a 48-ounce bucket.
Since the launch of these buckets, people have been begging the coffee chain to release them again, this time nationwide. Well, your wishes are Dunkin’ desires. The 48-ounce buckets are returning for a limited time. Here’s what we know about the release and how you can get your hands on one.
How can I get a Dunkin’ 48-ounce bucket?
Dunkin’ will kick off Memorial Day weekend the right way by bringing back the 48-ounce buckets nationwide. Mark your calendars for May 22, as that is the first day the buckets will be available for purchase. But there’s a catch that might cause you to set your alarm for opening time at your closest Dunkin’. Each store will only have 25 buckets. That’s right. Your local Dunkin’ will only have 25 of these available. And once they are gone, they are gone. They are priced at $12.99 each, but unlike last time around, when you could only get a coffee, latte, or refresher as set by the menu, this time the buckets will be fully customizable.
What drinks can I get in my Dunkin’ 48-ounce bucket?
This time around, you can fill your bucket with 48 ounces of iced coffee or any refresher, but you can also customize your beverage with any flavors, caffeine levels, and sweetness you want.
How long will the buckets be available for?
Right now, the only information out there is that each Dunkin’ will have 25 for sale on May 22. After that, there’s no guarantee there will be restocks of any kind. And with how popular these were the first time around, we guess that it won’t take long for each location to sell out. Some Dunkin’ 48-ounce buckets might even end up for sale on resale sites like eBay if they are popular enough (We’ve seen it before with Stanley drops).