For those who love cold coffee even on the chilliest of winter days, Starbucks has four holiday cold foams to celebrate the season. Inspired by the flavors of beloved Starbucks <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2023/starbucks-holiday-drinks-food-and-red-cups-are-back-on-nov-2/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">holiday beverages</a>, the cold foams combine festive flavors with Starbucks signature vanilla sweet cream to top off any drink with a merry twist. &nbsp;

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Customers can add holiday cold foam as a customization to any cold beverage for an additional charge at U.S. and Canada Starbucks stores for a limited time throughout the holiday season while supplies last. &nbsp;

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For those who love cold coffee even on the chilliest of winter days, Starbucks has four holiday cold foams to celebrate the season.

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The holidays have arrived at Starbucks, with <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2023/a-sneak-peek-of-starbucks-holiday-cups/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">colorful holiday cups</a> and the return of Starbucks beloved seasonal beverages. This year, there are new flavors to explore, from the new Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai in the United States and Canada, to the Strawberry Merry Cream Frappuccino blended cream in Japan.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Here is a look at some of the most magical beverages you can find on Starbucks holiday menus this year, available at participating stores while supplies last.&nbsp;

Starbucks China’s new Apple Joy Latte combines the sweet flavor of apple pie (a dessert often served in China during the holidays) with a classic latte. The latte features the rich fruity aroma of apple and the sweetness of caramel, combined with espresso and steamed milk topped with diced apple. &nbsp;

Inspired by Dutch stroopwafel cookies, Caramel Waffle Latte combines signature Starbucks Espresso® Roast and steamed milk with waffle sauce, topped with caramel whipped cream and spiced caramel waffle crunch topping. 

In Paris, there’s a traditional dessert called the Mont Blanc, made with sweetened chestnut puree topped with a graceful mountain of whipped cream. The new Starbucks Chestnut Mont Blanc Oatmilk Latte is a modern plant-based reimagining of a classic confection. The drink is made with an exquisite blend of signature espresso, oatmilk, and toasty chestnut syrup, topped with a cloud of chestnut whipped Cream, sweet chestnut drizzle, and a delightful chestnut-shaped chocolate. Available hot, iced or as a Frappuccino® blended beverage.&nbsp;

Chestnut Praline Latte, now on the holiday menu for its tenth year, begins with espresso and velvety steamed milk, followed by flavors of caramelized chestnuts and spices – all topped with a finale of whipped cream and specially spiced praline crumbs. Available hot, iced or as a Frappuccino® blended beverage.&nbsp;

Hazelnut Caramel Latte is a toasty holiday treat made with espresso, steamed milk, and hazelnut syrup and topped with whipped cream, caramel sauce, and a dash of cinnamon. Available hot, iced or as a Frappuccino® blended beverage.&nbsp;

Europe’s new Hazelnut Crunch Hot Chocolate is expertly handcrafted with cocoa powder, steamed creamy milk and finished with a chocolate whip and crunchy chocolate and hazelnut topping.&nbsp;

A spicy blend from start to end, Holiday Cinnamon Latte combines espresso, steamed milk and everyone's favorite flavor: cinnamon dolce. Topped with whipped cream and a dash of nutmeg for a special touch. Available hot, iced or as a Frappuccino® blended beverage.&nbsp;

Starbucks' newest non-dairy holiday drink is a <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2023/new-starbucks-iced-gingerbread-oatmilk-chai-is-a-festive-twist-on-a-favorite-flavor/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">festive twist on a favorite holiday flavor</a>. Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai features warm gingerbread notes, a cozy blend of chai spices and creamy oatmilk for a feel-good moment. Also available as hot handcrafted beverage.&nbsp;

Back for its third holiday season is the Iced Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte, featuring sugar cookie flavored syrup, combined with Starbucks Blonde Espresso, ice, and almondmilk in the United States and oat beverage in Canada. And just like a holiday cookie, it’s topped with red and green sprinkles. Available hot, iced and as a Frappuccino® blended beverage.&nbsp;

Reminiscent of freshly baked gingerbread and olive oil cake, the Starbucks Oleato holiday beverage combines Starbucks® Blonde Espresso Roast infused with Partanna® extra virgin olive oil, with steamed oatmilk and notes of warm gingerbread. Finished with a subtle dusting of bright ginger and citrus.&nbsp;

A beloved part of the Starbucks holiday menu <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2022/starbucks-peppermint-mocha-a-love-story/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">for more than 20 years,</a> Peppermint Mocha is made with Starbucks signature espresso, steamed milk, sweet mocha sauce and peppermint-flavored syrup with a crown of whipped cream. For the finishing touch – a sprinkle of dark chocolate curls in the Americas and a topping of candy cane pieces and swirls of mocha drizzle in Europe and Asia. Available hot, iced, or as a Frappuccino® blended beverage.&nbsp;

A festive twist on the popular confection, Starbucks Red Velvet Latte celebrates the festive season with a colorful flair. A creamy red velvet syrup is mixed with espresso and freshly steamed milk and capped with whipped cream and a generous serving of red velvet topping. Available hot, iced or as a Frappuccino® blended beverage.&nbsp;

Japan’s Strawberry Merry Cream Blended Cream Frappuccino® is made with sweet and sour strawberry pulp frozen and topped with merry cream made from mascarpone. While the hot Strawberry Merry Cream Tea Latte features the flowery flavors of strawberry and Earl Grey tea.&nbsp;

Toffee Nut Latte is a heartwarming trip down memory lane, with delicious buttery notes made with nut and toffee syrup combined with espresso and steamed milk, topped with whipped cream and showered with toffee nut sprinkles. Available hot, iced or as a Frappuccino® blended beverage.&nbsp;

The Toffee Nut Crunch Latte adds a crackling twist to the original Toffee Nut Latte with buttery toffee nut flavors paired with hints of toasted nuts in Starbucks signature espresso and a sprinkle of crunchy toffee nut topping. Available hot, iced, and blended. You can also enjoy the Toffee Nut Crunch Nitro Cold Brew ice-cold and straight from the tap with a rich infusion of vanilla, topped by a thick layer of toffee nut cold foam and toffee nut topping.&nbsp;

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From the new Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai in the United States and Canada, to the Strawberry Merry Cream Frappuccino blended cream in Japan.

Experience the magic of Starbucks holiday drinks around the world

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It happens once a year – when 18,000 Starbucks stores all over North America are transformed on the same night with stacks of <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2023/a-sneak-peek-of-starbucks-holiday-cups/">holiday cups</a> wrapped like gifts, colorful bags of Christmas Blend lining the shelves and bright red menu boards with the season’s festive beverages. It’s the <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2023/starbucks-holiday-highlights-2023/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">holidays at Starbucks</a>, and this year we’re taking a look behind the curtain to meet some of the people who bring the holiday magic to life.&nbsp;

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At Sandy Roquet’s store on <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/store-locator/store/7428/downtown-edmonds-502-main-street-edmonds-wa-980203148-us" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Main Street</a> in downtown Edmonds, Wash., unopened cartons of holiday merchandise had already caused a stir before their set-up even began. “Customers have been trying to peek in the boxes that say “no peeking,” Roquet said. “I've had people hanging around just waiting to take one little look while we're getting ready.”&nbsp;

Once the store closed for the evening, Roquet and her team donned their holiday garb, cranked up the holiday music and worked late into the night unboxing the cups and merchandise to get the store ready. &nbsp;

“It’s like a crisp, new beginning,” Roquet said. “I love spreading joy in the store. It just oozes the holiday spirit out to everyone.”&nbsp;

For partner Elena Umeno, who has done more than a dozen holiday sets over the years during her 18-year tenure, her favorite moment is when customers come through the doors and see all the red signs and the red aprons for the first time. “Everyone’s face is always surprised. There’s often a gasp – and maybe an occasional groan by the people who aren’t ready yet – but it’s always exciting.”&nbsp;

Meanwhile, over at the <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/store-locator/store/1006380/7th-ave-camelback-rd-730-west-camelback-phoenix-az-850132207-us" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">7th Ave. &amp; Camelback Road</a> store in Phoenix, partners dressed in cozy holiday pajamas to get into the holiday spirit as they decorated. On Thursday morning, the <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2022/starbucks-paves-way-for-more-inclusive-and-accessible-experiences-in-stores-around-the-world/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Community Store,</a> dedicated to helping youth and underserved people in their community, had a line of customers queued outside before opening to get their hands on the new holiday cups, <a href="http://drinks%20and%20food/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">drinks and food</a> while partners took turns guessing which pieces of merchandise would fly off the shelves first.&nbsp;

“These ornaments are always my favorite part of holiday launch,” said Ariel Torres, a three-year partner. “It’s been a tradition since I remember to get one for my mom every year for Christmas and now that I live in a different state than her, it makes it that much more special.”&nbsp;

Store manager Tatum Young said, “My favorite part of holiday set is when we are doing the final walk through of the store and just seeing all of the new holiday items. It’s just like waking up on Christmas morning!”&nbsp;

In Chicago’s Northalsted neighborhood, the partners at the store at <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/store-locator/store/11663/3358-north-broadway-3358-n-broadway-chicago-il-606578486-us" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">3358 North Broadway</a>, swapped out the menu boards and stocked the coffee and holiday beverage ingredients. Cambee Morris, a nine-year shift supervisor training to become a <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2022/the-coveted-starbucks-coffee-master-black-aprons-return/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Coffee Master,</a> said the seasonal coffee is the highlight of the holidays. “My favorite part is when the coffee lovers see Christmas Blend on the shelves and their eyes light up,” Morris said.&nbsp;

Mya Pici, shift supervisor, loves the moment when people come in and see the store has transformed. “No matter what's going on in their lives,” she said, “it’s just a nice moment to walk in and have at least one space where everybody is festive and happy.”&nbsp;

Joshua Trujillo, Andrew Vagner and Adele Poudrier contributed to this report.

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This holiday season, Starbucks store hours vary by location and stores may occasionally adjust their hours based on business and customer needs. We recommend customers look for specific store hours using the Starbucks® app or by visiting our website store locator: <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/store-locator">Starbucks.com/store-locator</a>.

The Starbucks app continues to be the best way for customers to find a store, check store hours, and order ahead and pay.

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This year, there are new flavors to explore, from the new Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai in the United States and Canada, to the Strawberry Merry Cream Frappuccino blended cream in Japan.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Nov. 16 is Red Cup Day! Here’s how to get your free Starbucks reusable red cup

To celebrate, Starbucks is gifting a free 2023 reusable red holiday cup to customers who order a handcrafted holiday beverage (like the new Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai) at a participating U.S. Starbucks store on Nov. 16, while supplies last.&nbsp;

What’s new on the holiday menu

From new seasonal sips like the Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai to returning favorites like the Peppermint Mocha and Cranberry Bliss Bar, we’ve got all the festive food and beverages this holiday.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Unwrapping this year’s holiday cup design&nbsp;

Take a peek at this year’s bright and beautiful Starbucks holiday cup collection. &nbsp;

Introducing the Iced Gingerbread Chai Oatmilk Latte&nbsp;

Holiday spice on ice! Warm gingerbread notes and a cozy blend of chai spices and creamy oatmilk come together in a tea latte to create a unique, festive, feel-good moment.&nbsp;

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Starbucks Holiday Store Hours&nbsp;

Want to find a store or check store hours during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season? It’s easy with the <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/rewards/mobile-apps/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Starbucks® app</a> (and you can even order ahead!) or visit the store locator at Starbucks.com.&nbsp;

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This holiday season, treat yourself to a celebration of coffee and festive flavors with Starbucks Reserve®.

Holiday coffees and more in grocery stores&nbsp;

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Welcome to your home for the holidays with the latest news and stories of the season from Starbucks Stories.

2023 Starbucks Holiday Highlights

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The flavors of gingerbread call to mind all the comforts of the season and the warm aroma of fresh-baked cookies and reconnecting with family and friends – is there anything more holiday? The new Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai takes this festive flavor and gives it an icy new twist with the addition of creamy oatmilk and a cozy blend of chai spices.&nbsp;

“It’s a love letter to gingerbread and ginger,” said Matt Thornton, senior beverage developer at Starbucks. “The gingerbread flavor amplifies the spice of the chai.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

The beverage is made with a blend of oatmilk and black tea infused with cinnamon and warming spices and topped with a sprinkle of spice topping. It’s the newest tea beverage to the <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2023/starbucks-holiday-drinks-food-and-red-cups-are-back-on-nov-2/">holiday beverage menu</a> in U.S. Starbucks stores starting Nov. 2, adding more variety and another iced favorite alongside <a href="https://www.starbucks.com/menu/product/2123591/iced?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fcold-coffees%2Ficed-lattes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Iced Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte</a>.

The original Starbucks Gingerbread Latte launched in 2000 and was part of the holiday menu in the United States for nearly two decades, and <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2022/a-little-taste-of-starbucks-holiday-drinks-around-the-world/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">is still a favorite</a> in markets in Europe and Asia.&nbsp;&nbsp;

And what about for those fans of Gingerbread Latte? You can get that too, along with the return of Gingerbread Loaf.&nbsp; “There’s something about gingerbread that just feels like the holidays,” Thornton said.&nbsp;

Oleato Gingerbread Oatmilk Latte&nbsp;

Starbucks stores in the United States that serve Starbucks Oleato™ beverages will also offer the new Oleato™ Gingerbread Oatmilk Latte, the first <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/starbucks-oleato-olive-oil-meets-coffee" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Starbucks Oleato</a> holiday beverage. (Starbucks Reserve and Roastery locations will have their own Starbucks Reserve® holiday lineup, including an Oleato™ Whiskey Barrel Aged Cold Brew.)&nbsp;

Billy Altieri, senior product developer for Starbucks, said the beverage is reminiscent of freshly baked gingerbread and olive oil cake. “The combination of the Starbucks Blonde Espresso with the steamed oatmilk infused with olive oil is nice and balanced with the gingerbread syrup uplifting all those spice notes. It's cozy and warming with an enjoyable dash of holiday flavors.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

The beverage is topped off with a ginger citrus sprinkle for a holiday cookie aroma, with notes of tangerine and gingersnap. “A lot of Italian desserts use citrus flavors during the holidays,” Altieri said. “It was an opportunity to blend the spices with the olive oil and the citrus was the ingredient that really brought these flavors together.”&nbsp;

To find a Starbucks store that serves Oleato near you, use the Starbucks store locator <a href="http://sbux.co/FindOleato" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.&nbsp;

The new Starbucks Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai holiday beverage has warmth, spice and everything nice.

New Starbucks Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai is a festive twist on a favorite flavor

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It’s OK, you can look now! The holidays arrive in U.S. Starbucks stores on Nov. 2, and we’re here to tell you all about this year’s bright and beautiful collection of holiday cups, along with many of <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2023/starbucks-holiday-drinks-food-and-red-cups-are-back-on-nov-2/">your favorite holiday beverages and food</a> including the <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2023/new-starbucks-iced-gingerbread-oatmilk-chai-is-a-festive-twist-on-a-favorite-flavor/">new Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai</a>.&nbsp;

The cup collection is clad in holiday red and Starbucks greens and a mood-boosting magenta, each one accented with sparkles for a bit of magic. “When we were looking at trends when designing this year’s holiday, we kept seeing bright, bold, uplifting colors,’” said Kristy Cameron, creative director at Starbucks. “We found that magenta alongside the holiday reds and greens lifts the traditional holiday colors and makes the red look even brighter.”&nbsp;

“This year’s holiday theme is ‘Share the Joy,’” said Cameron. “It’s our shared human experience and togetherness that makes the season special.”&nbsp;

“Starbucks red cups are like little wrapped gifts for our partners and customers,” Cameron said. “My hope is that they feel excitement and joy when they see the cups, and that they want to share them with family and friends.” Each cup features a gift tag to write notes or share a seasonal sentiment.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Unwrapping this year’s cup designs&nbsp;

Bridget Shilling, who designed the 2023 holiday cup collection, shares the story behind each one:&nbsp;&nbsp;

The idea for this design began with a warm woolen winter plaid. “I was thinking about a classic plaid scarf, but I wanted it to feel a bit more modern,” Shilling said. “So, I played with an unexpected palette and added geometric sensibility for elevated flair.”&nbsp;

The iconic Starbucks Peppermint Mocha was the inspiration for this design, with swirling waves of color that seem to move. “This illusory cup design is inspired by sensorial movement and evokes the familiarity of tissue paper and the swirling shapes of peppermint candies,” she said. “I wanted it to feel inviting for customers to pick it up, spin it around and watch the design come to life.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

This design features a cup wrapped with colorful ribbons. “I wanted it to feel joyful and a bit imperfect, similar to how you might store your ribbons for holiday wrapping,” she said.&nbsp;&nbsp;

This cup is Shilling’s favorite, with festive ornament shapes to create a bold, mod print, wrapped around the cup at an angle as a play on gift wrap. “There’s a subtle tilt to the pattern that plays well with our tapered cup shape and brings to mind a uniquely wrapped gift,” she said.&nbsp;

This year’s holiday cold cup features playful baubles and sparkles in a snowy white, perfect for sipping an icy Cold Brew (above) or the new Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai.

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For all the latest news and stories of the season, visit the <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2023/starbucks-holiday-highlights-2023/">holiday highlights page</a> on Starbucks Stories.&nbsp;

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Before <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2019/starbucks-peppermint-mocha-a-love-story/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Peppermint Mocha</a>, before <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2023/a-sneak-peek-of-starbucks-holiday-cups/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">red holiday cups </a>– there was Christmas Blend. This beloved holiday coffee was introduced in 1984, back when Starbucks only sold whole bean coffee, tea and spices. The new coffee blend showcased Starbucks artistry in roasting and blending with an expert combination of lively Latin American beans and mellow Indonesian coffees. The finishing touch was the addition of rare, spicy Sumatra beans that were painstakingly aged for three to five years for a full-bodied, spicy and rich cup of coffee.

Customers quickly snapped up the hand-scooped bags of Christmas Blend, and the air in stores was soon filled with its roasty-sweet aroma. The roasting plant ramped up production to meet the growing demand and shipments arrived at stores each morning still warm from the fresh-roasted beans inside.&nbsp;

Ever since that very first holiday, Christmas Blend has become a cherished part of the season, whether it’s shared around a table or given as a perfectly wrapped gift. Its legacy continues with this year’s vintage, created by Starbucks team of expert coffee developers to honor its rich heritage while bringing in new coffees from Latin America, Africa and Indonesia and also considering brewing methods such as iced and cold brew.&nbsp;

All of Starbucks coffees are made with 100% arabica coffee, verified as ethically sourced by <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2020/cafe-practices-starbucks-approach-to-ethically-sourcing-coffee/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Coffee and Farmer Equity (C.A.F.E.) Practices.</a> Here are the holiday coffees you can enjoy this year from Starbucks – with that warmth, that spice, and that richness that has been enjoyed for nearly four decades:&nbsp;

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Here’s the scoop on Starbucks holiday coffees and Christmas Blend, a beloved part of the season since 1984.

Your guide to Christmas Blend and holiday coffees at Starbucks

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It’s the season of joy at Starbucks, and the holiday menu is back starting Nov. 2 at Starbucks stores in the United States. The new bright and beautiful <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2023/a-sneak-peek-of-starbucks-holiday-cups/">Starbucks holiday cups</a> are filled with festive flavors to explore, like the new Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai, and returning seasonal favorites including&nbsp;Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, Chestnut Praline Latte and Iced Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte. Starbucks stores that serve <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2023/starbucks-oleato-beverages-now-available-in-additional-cities-across-the-us/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Starbucks Oleato™ beverages</a> will also offer the new Oleato™ Gingerbread Oatmilk Latte, the first <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/starbucks-oleato-olive-oil-meets-coffee" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Oleato</a> holiday beverage.&nbsp;

Holiday pastries and treats are also back, including the Cranberry Bliss® Bar, Gingerbread Loaf, Peppermint Brownie Cake Pop, Snowman Cookie and Sugar Plum Cheese Danish.&nbsp;

The new Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai combines warm gingerbread notes, a cozy blend of chai spices, and creamy oatmilk to create a cold holiday beverage that is perfectly balanced by the comforting flavors of the season. Available iced and hot.&nbsp;

Starbucks festive all-star brightens the holidays; the <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2022/starbucks-peppermint-mocha-a-love-story/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Peppermint Mocha</a> features Starbucks signature Espresso Roast combined with steamed milk, mocha sauce and peppermint-flavored syrup, which is then topped with whipped cream and dark chocolate curls. Available hot, iced and as a Frappuccino® blended beverage.

The Caramel Brulée Latte features Starbucks signature Espresso Roast, steamed milk and rich caramel brulée sauce, topped with whipped cream and a supreme topping of even more caramel brulée bits. Available hot, iced and as a Frappuccino® blended beverage.

The Chestnut Praline Latte starts with signature Espresso Roast and velvety steamed milk, along with flavors of caramelized chestnuts and spices, topped with whipped cream and spiced praline crumbs. Available hot, iced and as a Frappuccino® blended beverage.

Back for its third holiday season is the Iced Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte, featuring sugar cookie flavored syrup, combined with Starbucks Blonde Espresso, ice, and almondmilk, topped with red and green sprinkles. Available hot, iced and as a Frappuccino® blended beverage.

At <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2023/starbucks-oleato-beverages-now-available-in-additional-cities-across-the-us/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Starbucks stores where Oleato is served</a>, customers can enjoy the new Oleato Gingerbread Oatmilk Latte, which features Starbucks® Blonde Espresso combined with warm notes of gingerbread and steamed oatmilk, infused with Partanna® extra virgin olive oil and finished with a subtle dusting of bright ginger and citrus flavors.&nbsp;&nbsp;

This take on the classic gingerbread loaf welcomes a deliciously baked treat full of hearty, ginger-spice flavors.&nbsp;

A peppermint chocolate cake with white-chocolaty frosting and festive pieces of candy cane.&nbsp;

A blondie cake with dried cranberries, finished with a layer of cream-cheese icing flecked with orange zest and a sprinkle of dried cranberries.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A buttery shortbread snowman cookie dressed up in white chocolaty icing.

Cream-cheese filling is surrounded by a fluffy Danish, topped with a spiced sugar-plum spread.&nbsp;

It’s the season of joy at Starbucks, and the holiday menu is back starting Nov. 2 at Starbucks stores in the United States.

Starbucks holiday drinks and food (and red cups!) are back on Nov. 2

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Starbucks holiday drinks and food (and red cups!) are back

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The holiday season is in full swing, and Starbucks is in the holiday spirit with the return of Starbucks for Life, sugar cookie-inspired beverages, holiday merchandise perfect for gifting, and more festive ways for customers to get in the merriest of moods.

Here are some of the ways Starbucks is celebrating this holiday season:

Starbucks for Life is back for its eighth year

Starting November 29 to January 1, Starbucks is celebrating its Starbucks® Rewards members with the return of everyone’s favorite holiday game – Starbucks for Life. Members have a chance to win more than 4 million prizes ranging from Bonus Stars, gift cards and exclusive merch to Delta Air Lines tickets or Starbucks for Life*!

To play the game and view official rules, including prizes and odds, visit <a href="https://www.starbucksforlife.com/?utm_medium=website&amp;utm_source=stories.starbucks.com&amp;utm_campaign=sfl23" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.starbucksforlife.com</a>. Become a member of Starbucks Rewards at <a href="http://www.starbucks.com/rewards" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.starbucks.com/rewards</a>.

Celebrate National Cookie Day (Dec. 4) and try a new way to enjoy the Iced Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte

The Iced Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte is back for a second year and there are many ways to enjoy it this holiday season!<a></a>

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Add a sprinkle of joy to your beverages with vibrant holiday-inspired drinkware

Color Changing Cold Cups (24 oz)

Customers can sip their Iced Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Lattes while being mesmerized by the changing colors of this festive cup.

Add a pop of color to any cold winter day with these vibrant Wave Cups available in Spearmint and Sangria.

Gold Speckle Tumbler (20 oz)

This tumbler can bring a touch of holiday sparkle to anyone’s day.

*Starbucks for Life means the winner will receive a daily credit for 30 years for one free food or beverage item at participating Starbucks stores in the U.S. Excludes alcohol.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE 50 UNITED STATES (D.C.) 18 AND OLDER AND WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE STARBUCKS® REWARDS LOYALTY PROGRAM AT THE TIME OF ENTRY. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Starbucks Partners (employees) are not eligible to win prizes.&nbsp;Participating stores only. Promotion ends 1/1/23. For Official Rules and how to enter without purchase, visit <a href="https://www.starbucksforlife.com/?utm_medium=website&amp;utm_source=stories.starbucks.com&amp;utm_campaign=sfl23">starbucksforlife.com</a>. Sponsor: Starbucks Corporation.

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Play the game for a chance to win prizes ranging from Bonus Stars, gift cards and exclusive merch to Delta Air Lines tickets or Starbucks for Life.

Starbucks for Life is back and more!

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Before <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2019/starbucks-peppermint-mocha-a-love-story/">Peppermint Mocha</a>, before <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/redcupdesigns/">red holiday cups&nbsp;</a>– there was Christmas Blend. This beloved holiday coffee was Introduced in 1984, back when Starbucks had only five locations in Seattle and they didn't sell drinks and food, just whole bean coffee, tea and spices. The new coffee blend showcased Starbucks artistry in roasting and blending with an expert combination of lively Latin American beans and mellow Indonesian coffees. The finishing touch was the addition of rare, spicy Sumatra beans that were painstakingly aged for three to five years for a full-bodied, spicy and rich cup of coffee.

Customers quickly snapped up the hand-scooped bags of Christmas Blend, and the air in stores was soon filled with the roasty-sweet aroma of Christmas Blend. The roasting plant ramped up production, as more and more shipments arrived each morning to meet the growing demand, their white metal bins still warm from the fresh-roasted beans inside.

Ever since that very first holiday, Christmas Blend has become a cherished part of the holidays, whether it’s shared around a table or given as a <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2021/holiday-beverages-and-red-cups-arrive-at-starbucks-nov-4/">perfectly wrapped gift</a>. Its legacy continues with this year’s vintage, created by Starbucks team of expert coffee developers to honor its rich heritage while bringing in new coffees from Latin America, Africa and Indonesia and considering brewing methods such as iced and cold brew.

All of Starbucks coffees are made with 100% arabica coffee, verified as ethically sourced by <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2020/cafe-practices-starbucks-approach-to-ethically-sourcing-coffee/" target="_blank">Coffee and Farmer Equity (C.A.F.E.) Practices.</a> Here are the holiday coffees you can enjoy this year from Starbucks – with that warmth, that spice, and that richness you have come to love:

Starbucks Reserve Christmas 2023

Starbucks VIA Instant Christmas Blend

An insider’s guide to Christmas Blend and Starbucks holiday coffees

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