Starbucks released new menu items on Jan. 6. The release includes a mix of popular and seasonal foods and drinks, including the Iced Caramel Protein Matcha, Iced Dubai Chocolate Matcha, Iced Dubai Chocolate Mocha and Pistachio Cortado. It also features the Truffle, Mushroom and Brie Egg Bites and the Valentine’s Cake Pop.
The Iced Caramel Protein Matcha is light and smooth. The matcha has a sweet, earthy flavor, while the caramel adds just enough additional sweetness to make the drink taste like a treat without feeling too heavy. It is refreshing yet filling, making it perfect for someone who wants a break from coffee but still wants to enjoy something special.
Dubai chocolate is currently a popular treat around the world. Thus, Starbucks is capitalizing off of this fact by releasing its very own Dubai chocolate-inspired drinks. These drinks include the Iced Dubai Chocolate Matcha and Iced Dubai Chocolate Mocha.
The Iced Dubai Chocolate Matcha is mixed with a few pumps of pistachio syrup, giving it a rich and delicious taste. On top of the matcha is a creamy chocolate cold foam, which makes the drink taste like a dessert. The drink is a bit sweet, so it is great for customers who are in the mood for something sugary.
The Iced Dubai Chocolate Mocha, mixes espresso with four pumps of mocha and pistachio cold foam, giving it the flavor of a Dubai chocolate bar. It is a good pick for coffee lovers who are wanting to try an item off the new menu.
The Pistachio Cortado is simpler than the previous three drinks, but it still tastes high-quality. It has a strong espresso flavor with just a hint of pistachio, lending it a rich flavor. This drink is not very sweet so it is the ideal choice for people who enjoy a more bitter coffee.
The Truffle, Mushroom and Brie Egg Bites are fluffy and velvety. The mushroom and garlic flavor, paired with the brie and egg inside the egg bites, make them the perfect breakfast and a wonderful start to one’s day.
The last thing on the new menu is the Valentine’s Cake Pop. It is a soft vanilla cake pop coated with chocolate and topped with little white sprinkles. It is a cute, fun dessert for Valentine’s Day and ideal for people craving a small treat.
Overall, this winter lineup has something for everyone. Whether a person prefers sweet, dessert-like drinks or rich coffees, the new menu boasts an item for every preference.
