Starbucks Holiday Menu Returns November 7 with New Coffees and Cups
The wait is over – the holiday menu at Starbucks arrives this weekend.
### Returning Favorites and New Offerings
The company announced Wednesday its holiday menu and festive lineup of cups are returning to stores November 7 in the United States. The company’s holiday drink menu features new offerings, like the iced gingerbread oat milk chai, as well as returning seasonal favorites like the peppermint mocha, chestnut praline latte, and iced sugar cookie almond milk latte, according to a news release.
### New Oleato Holiday Beverage
Starbucks stores that serve Oleato beverages – Starbucks coffee infused olive oil – will also offer the new Oleato gingerbread oat milk latte, the first Oleato holiday beverage offered at the store.
### Holiday Food Menu
The holiday food menu will feature the cranberry bliss bar and peppermint brownie cake pop, among other options, the company said.
### Festive Cups and Tumblers
The line of festive cold cups and tumblers are also available beginning November 7. Prices range from $5 to $28 depending on the size, material, and design of the cup. The lineup of cups includes the iridescent winter white cold cup, poinsettia red prism cold cup, and the geometric rainbow glass mug, among other options.
### Inspiration Behind the Holiday Menu
“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, in a news release. “We found that magenta alongside the holiday reds and greens lifts the traditional holiday colors and makes the red look even brighter.”
### Competition in the Holiday Season
Starbucks’ announcement comes as competitor Dunkin’ released its holiday menu on Wednesday, featuring drinks like Cookie Butter Cold Brew and Spiced Cookie Coffee as well as the return of “Free Donut Wednesdays” now through December 31, offering rewards members a free classic doughnut with any drink purchase.
### Conclusion
Get ready to deck the halls and indulge in the festive flavors and colors of the holiday season with Starbucks’ return of its holiday menu and cups. With new and returning favorites, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
### FAQs
* When does Starbucks’ holiday menu return?
+ November 7
* What new drinks are available on the holiday menu?
+ Iced gingerbread oat milk chai, Oleato gingerbread oat milk latte
* What is the price range for festive cups and tumblers?
+ $5 to $28
* What is the inspiration behind the holiday menu?
+ Bright, bold, uplifting colors, particularly magenta, which lifts the traditional holiday colors and makes the red look even brighter.