Starbucks' 2024 Holiday Menu: What To Expect This Year
Starbucks lovers enjoy Pumpkin Spice Lattes and look forward to trying new drinks and snacks on the 2024 holiday menu.
Information provided by culinary blogger and insider Markie Devo, who often provides specifics about forthcoming menu debuts, indicates that this year’s Christmas menu is anticipated to arrive on November 7, 2024. Although Starbucks has not yet formally confirmed this date, Devo’s track record for accurate forecasts promises consumers something to be excited about.
Let’s dissect the interesting assortment of Christmas beverages and food products Starbucks is said to have this season.
What’s New in the 2024 Holiday Menu?
In 2024, Starbucks will bring back popular drinks & add two new ones for the holiday season:
1. Cran-Merry Orange Refreshment
Comprising the tastes of sweet orange, acidic cranberry, and toasty spices, the Cran-Merry Orange Refresher is among the newest additions.
Devo claims that consumers may base their beverage on water, lemonade, or coconut milk and that cranberry additions would offer texture. Perfect for those seeking something cold and fruish, this revitalizing beverage gives the classic holiday meal a zesty spin.
2. Pecan Cold Brew Salted
The Salted Pecan Cold Brew is still a newbie as well. topped with salted pecan cream cold foam and completed with pecan crumble on top, this festive cold brew is sweetened with a trace of vanilla.
For those who enjoy cold brew, it is a must-try as it presents the ideal combination of seasonal sweetness and strong coffee taste.
Returning Favorites for the Holiday Season
Many of Starbucks’s most well-liked holiday beverages should return this year. You will probably see:
3. Chai with Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk
Much to the joy of Starbucks patrons, the Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai is scheduled to resurfaced its launch last year. Made with warm chai spices, creamy oat milk, and topped with non-dairy gingerbread cream cool foam and a pumpkin spice garnish, this vegan-friendly drink wonderfully captures the festive vibe.
4. Mocha Made with Peppermint
The Peppermint Mocha has been on the Starbucks menu for 22 years. It’s a popular drink during the Christmas season, loved by many customers who look forward to it every year. It has a mix of peppermint & chocolate, and can be enjoyed hot, iced, or blended.
5. Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha
Should your taste be for sweet, creamy beverages, the Peppermint White Chocolate Mocha is another seasonal pleasure returning. This is a delicious take on the traditional Peppermint Mocha, with white chocolate lending still another degree of luxury.
6. Latte from caramel brûlée
This year, the caramel brûlée latte is back on the menu. It has a rich, buttery caramel flavor that is a bit different. It’s great for cold winter days and can be served hot, iced, or blended.
7. Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte
First shown recently, the Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte is likely to resurfaced. Offering a warm and nostalgic taste, this drink—which may be served hot or cold—feature the sweetness of a sugar cookie with a festive almond milk base.
8. Latte with Chestnut Praline
Finally, a client favorite, the Chestnut Praline Latte will be back on menus with its warm caramelized pralines and toasted chestnuts. This drink’s nutty & comforting taste fits nicely with the holidays.
Holiday Cold Foam Options
Apart from the variety of beverages, Starbucks is also resurrecting its Christmas cold foam range with flavors like these:
- Cream with peppermint chocolate.
- Cream for Sugar Cookies
- Praline Cream Made with Shellnuts
- Cream for gingerbread
- Brûlée Cream Made with caramel
- Pecan Cream Made With Salt
These cold foam choices will let patrons add more festive tastes to their beverages, therefore allowing them even more opportunities to enjoy Starbucks over the holidays.
Seasonal Food Items To Keep An Eye On
Of course, a Starbucks Christmas menu needs delicious seasonal food to go with the festive drinks. Customers can look forward to these food items:
1. Denmark Turkey Sage
A savory pastry created with turkey sausage and a creamy béchamel sauce, the Turkey Sage Danish is a fresh addition to the holiday culinary menu. Those looking for a filling snack with their coffee will definitely love this new offering.
2. Bundt Cake Dark Toffee
The new Dark Toffee Bundt Cake is a tasty treat perfect for satisfying your holiday sweet cravings.
3. Snowman Cake Pop Penguin Cookie
Starbucks will present a Penguin Cookie and a vanilla-flavored Snowman Cake Pop for a delightful, festive treat meant to inject some Christmas happiness into your coffee break.
Returning Food Favorites
Many cherished seasonal foods will also be back on show, including:
- Perfect mix of sweet and sour, Sugar Plum Cheese Danish mixes a luscious plum spread with cream cheese filling.
- Fan-favorite treat, the Cranberry Bliss Bar combines cranberries, white chocolate, and cream cheese frosting—all on a soft blondie foundation.
Reactions and What’s Missing
Fans responded rapidly on social media when word of the Christmas meal emerged, although not all responses were kind. Several patrons observed the lack of certain classic favorites as the Gingerbread Latte, Toasted White Chocolate Mocha, and Eggnog Latte.
Many are anxious to test the new Cran-Merry Orange Refreshers and Salted Pecan Cold Brew despite these letdowns and are looking forward savoring the festive delicacies Starbucks has to have this season.
Final Thoughts
Although Starbucks has not yet formally revealed their Christmas menu, the leaked information has definitely generated a lot of fan buzz.
Starbucks’ holiday selections will have something for everyone whether your taste is for a Peppermint Mocha or eager to sample the new Turkey Sage Danish. Mark November 7, 2024 on your calendars; stay tuned for the formal announcement!
