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New addition to the ready-to-drink range is available in the UK now before launching in EMEA next year.

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There’s a new addition to the Starbucks® ready-to-drink beverage portfolio – introducing the Starbucks® Protein Drink with Coffee. The first time Starbucks has launched a protein drink in the UK (and launching EMEA-wide next year), each bottle is packed with 20g of protein, and is crafted from a smooth blend of Starbucks® Arabica Coffee, creamy low-fat milk, and no added sugar<a href="#_ftn1" id="_ftnref1">[1]</a>.

“We entered the protein drinks space with the intention of creating a high in protein<a id="_ftnref2" href="#_ftn2">[2]</a> beverage that supports our consumers’ active lifestyles, providing a delicious pick-me-up that doesn’t compromise on taste,” Charlotta Oldham, Marketing Director, EMEA, at Starbucks, explains, “that’s the idea that led to the creation of our Starbucks® Protein Drink with Coffee, which is the first time we’ve introduced a protein drink here in the UK.”

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“At Starbucks, we’re proud coffee pioneers and we’re constantly challenging ourselves to come up with new ways for customers to enjoy our drinks,” Charlotta continues, “the Starbucks® Protein Drink with Coffee is the latest evolution in our popular ready-to-drink range. Following a successful launch in the UK, we’re excited to bring this new beverage innovation to people across the EMEA region starting 2025.”

Protein has never tasted so good.

The Starbucks® Protein Drink with Coffee is available in three iconic flavour variations – Caffe Latte, Chocolate Mocha, and Caramel Hazelnut – so there’s an option to suit everyone’s taste. With over 50 years of coffee-crafting expertise, you can always rely on Starbucks to deliver delicious, unique beverage innovations to excite your taste buds. Our ready-to-drink range is certainly no exception, bringing everything you’d expect from EMEA’s number one ready-to-drink chilled coffee brand.

“What makes this drink so special is that it’s not just a protein drink that tastes like coffee,” Charlotta says, “it’s a Starbucks® chilled coffee with the added bonus of being a high protein<a href="#_ftn1" id="_ftnref1">[1]</a>, low-fat, and low-sugar beverage, to help you win at your day.”&nbsp;

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<a href="#_ftnref1" id="_ftn1">[1]</a> Contains naturally occurring sugars.

<a href="#_ftnref2" id="_ftn2">[2]</a> 20g of protein per 330ml bottle

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Starbucks® chilled coffee launches new Protein Drink with Coffee

New addition to the ready-to-drink range is available in the UK now before launching in EMEA next year. There’s a new addition to the Starbucks® ready-to-drink beverage portfolio – introducing the Starbucks® Protein Drink with Coffee. The first time Starbucks has launched a protein drink in the UK (and launching EMEA-wide next year), each bottle […]

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Now available across all Starbucks coffee shops in the Middle East and North Africa , Starbucks and its licensee partner Alshaya have launched an exclusive coffee blend, Dallah’s Treasure, to mark Starbucks 25th anniversary in the region.

The blend – announced at a special event held at Dubai’s Museum of the Future – is an homage to the rich tradition of Arabic coffee culture, from its flavour profile of sweet almonds and fresh dates<ins>,</ins> to the beautiful artwork on its packaging.

Featuring curated coffee tastings and a multi-sensory experience where guests experienced the stories behind the spices and natural aromas found in the blend’s flavour profile, the event celebrated coffee and the important role it plays in Arabic hospitality.

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"For 25 years, Starbucks has been part of the fabric of communities across the region, employing thousands of partners (employees), serving millions of customers, and bringing people together over coffee,” said Duncan Moir, president of Starbucks Europe, Middle East and Africa at the event.

“To celebrate the anniversary, we are paying tribute to the rich coffee culture with a whole bean coffee inspired by local flavours and tastes. Dallah’s Treasure is steeped in heritage, poured with tradition and best enjoyed together.”

The event also saw the announcement of a $250,000 donation from Alshaya Starbucks and Starbucks EMEA to World Central Kitchen - a non-profit whose work focuses on feeding people in crisis-impacted communities – to support their work in response to the situation in Gaza.

The donation builds on the <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/emea/stories/2024/the-starbucks-foundation-and-alshaya-starbucks-are-committed-to-providing-humanitarian-aid-in-gaza/">recent announcemen</a>t by The Starbucks Foundation and Alshaya Starbucks to provide the equivalent of 1 million meals to people in need in Gaza through a joint donation of $3 million to World Central Kitchen in March.

"In alignment with Starbucks promise to contribute positively, we continue to look at how we can support the people in Gaza. The Starbucks Foundation, Starbucks EMEA and Alshaya Starbucks are proud to provide sustained aid and relief to those in Gaza,” said Andy Holmes, President of Starbucks at Alshaya.

Tunde Wackman, Chief Development Officer from World Central Kitchen, added, “We are grateful for the joint donation from Starbucks and Alshaya Starbucks, longtime supporters of our humanitarian efforts. The donation will go a long way in providing immediate relief for people in dire need in Gaza, while enabling us to continue delivering aid to impacted communities across the world.” &nbsp;&nbsp;

For more information about World Central Kitchen, please visit <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/wck.org/__;!!DOnK0ubc!5MQ1kakIFEY7vMK79qWZG5alqkecYJRZsjP2mseWNyiBC_L7jmd2GRMyEkNy4x8ykQFV4Tkqad3FsJcenKvz$">https://wck.org/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Now available across all Starbucks coffee shops in the Middle East and North Africa , Starbucks and its licensee partner Alshaya have launched an exclusive coffee blend, Dallah’s Treasure, to mark Starbucks 25th anniversary in the region. The blend – announced at a special event held at Dubai’s Museum of the Future – is an […]

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Created by Starbucks master roasters in Milan and Seattle, Starbucks Milano Duetto is one blend, expressed through two bold, contrasting roasts – a light roast, Starbucks Milano Sole, and a dark roast, Starbucks Milano Luna – highlighting the duality between tradition and innovation.

Unveiled for the first time exclusively at the Starbucks Reserve® Roastery Milano, these coffees are inspired by Milan’s rich culture of coffee, art and design.&nbsp;&nbsp;

To celebrate the launch, the Milano Roastery will offer guests immersive experiences that bring to life the intersection of coffee, art and music, and showcase the duality of light and dark. Just as art can deepen and beautifully change perceptions, Starbucks invites customers on a journey that deepens their perceptions of coffee roasting and craft. &nbsp;

At Starbucks, everything we do is fueled by the belief that coffee and culture are intertwined – unlocking rich, new experiences with every sip. While we began as a small store in Seattle’s Pike Place Market selling whole bean coffee, our cafes known worldwide today were inspired by the vibrant coffee culture of Milan, Italy.&nbsp;&nbsp;

For decades, we have fused the spirit of these two places into our handcrafted beverages and store designs to connect, surprise and delight millions. The opening of the <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2018/starbucks-arrives-in-milan-italy-roastery/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Starbucks Reserve Roastery Milano</a> in 2018 in the heart of the city’s arts district was a full-circle moment that continues to spark conversations.

Even now, after more than 50 years of building expertise in coffee roasting, our master roasters are still challenging themselves to take their craft to the next level. Working together, they have created Starbucks Milano Duetto, one unique and elevated coffee blend, roasted in two distinct ways as Starbucks Milano Luna and Starbucks Milano Sole. These new limited-release, special-edition coffees will be unveiled at the Starbucks Reserve Roastery Milano on May 21, and will be available in Starbucks stores around the world later this year.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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A transatlantic partnership rooted in history and a passion for craft&nbsp;

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To create Starbucks Milano Duetto, Sergio and the team in Seattle collaborated with two master roasters who have their own unique stories. Thirty-four-year partner and global master roaster, Brad Anderson, known for developing the groundbreaking Pike Place® Roast, also helped open the Starbucks Reserve Roastery Milano. While there, he trained Oscar Manuel Quintana Hernandez, who would become the lead roaster in Italy.&nbsp;

Oscar started as a barista in Madrid in 2011. He was the Spanish regional coffee ambassador for Starbucks before becoming a coffee roaster in Amsterdam. In 2022, he stepped into the role as master roaster at the Reserve Roastery Milano.

“This is one of the highlights of my career as a master roaster,” said Oscar. “I truly enjoyed being able to co-create something so special and unique with the development team, and I believe both Milano Sole and Milano Luna are excellent examples of what we can achieve when we come together and collaborate.”&nbsp;

After nearly a dozen iterations, the result is something the team is excited for partners and customers to try. For the lucky few who’ve sampled the two blends side-by-side, including visitors to Miart, Milan's international modern and contemporary art fair, the early reviews have been overwhelmingly positive.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Fusing our love for art and design with human connection and cafe culture&nbsp;

Just as art can deepen and beautifully change perceptions, the Starbucks designers who created the art on the packaging for Starbucks Milano Luna and Starbucks Milano Sole wanted to invite our customers on a visual journey that deepens their perceptions of coffee roasting and craft. &nbsp;

“Creating something that is disruptive and a little bit fresh for our partners and our customers was a really exciting task for us,” said Taylor Mattson, lead art director on the project.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“We were encouraged to think about duality and contrast. Contrast creates clarity, so the design has great contrast to visually represent the two roasts and to highlight the story of the coffee. We also wanted to ensure the essence of Milan is felt in the coffee art design,” said Yumi Reid, a senior designer for Starbucks.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The artwork on the tasting cards attached to the limited-edition whole bean coffee features shapes and textures inspired by the terrazzo floor in the Reserve Roastery Milano. Designs of coffee botanicals make a meaningful connection between coffee, Starbucks and art.&nbsp;

Yumi describes these little details as “Easter egg moments, with all kinds of paintbrush, and texture, and high energy in the design.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

On a recent afternoon, Sergio met up with the two designers to taste the final Starbucks Milano Sole and Starbucks Milano Luna blends – side-by-side.&nbsp;

“This is an opportunity to create conversation around coffee, the art of roasting, and our heritage,” Sergio said. “Our hope is that after tasting these coffees, our partners and customers are inspired, and perhaps have that ‘aha’ moment that many baristas have when tasting coffee. The moment where one wants to learn more. ‘What is this? Why does it taste like this? How did this come to life?’”&nbsp;

After months of collaboration, Yumi and Taylor were delighted to smell and sip the flavors of the coffees, details they’ve now memorized by heart.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Yumi said it felt like they finally put the puzzle pieces together “to tell the story behind the Starbucks Milano Duetto.”&nbsp;

They can’t wait for customers to have the same experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The special one-day event will feature artwork by Milan artists. The murals are inspired by contrast, juxtaposition, and the duality of light and dark – like day to night; sole to luna; jagged and elegant. Inside the Roastery, customers can experience a dynamic digital installation that reimagines the coffee roasting process as a mesmerizing 3D particle animation. This simulation brings the transformative journey of coffee beans to life, with particles moving and interacting in a confined space that serves as a digital window into a coffee roaster. &nbsp;

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Starbucks Milano Sole and Starbucks Milano Luna will launch in stores around the world later this year.&nbsp;

Created by Starbucks master roasters in Milan and Seattle, Starbucks Milano Duetto is one blend, expressed through two bold, contrasting roasts– a light roast, Starbucks Milano Sole, and a dark roast, Starbucks Milano Luna. Unveiled for the first time exclusively at the Starbucks Reserve® Roastery Milano, these coffees are inspired by Milan’s rich culture of coffee, art and design.

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Created by Starbucks master roasters in Milan and Seattle, Starbucks Milano Duetto is one blend, expressed through two bold, contrasting roasts– a light roast, Starbucks Milano Sole, and a dark roast, Starbucks Milano Luna. Unveiled for the first time exclusively at the Starbucks Reserve® Roastery Milano, these coffees are inspired by Milan’s rich culture of coffee, art and design.  

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