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2024-11-08 02:50:03

The most wonderful time of the year is already here for lovers of gingerbread, peppermint, cocoa and coffee. Some people may wait until after Thanksgiving Day to let themselves enjoy all things Christmas and holidays, but Starbucks lovers typically don’t.

The Starbucks holiday menu is officially available to enjoy from all of the coffee chain’s locations in the U.S., as of today, Thursday, Nov. 7.

Here are some of the new seasonal coffees the store will be offering this season and what to know about Starbucks’ very popular annual Red Cup Day, which could be next week.

What day is Starbucks Red Cup Day this year? When do Starbucks holiday cups come out?

Starbucks’ 2024 holiday collection of reusable cups, mugs, tumblers and merch release on the same day as its holiday drinks, today, Thursday, Nov. 7.

This year, the lineup includes color-changing hot cups, Stanley Tumblers and ornament keychains.

As for Red Cup Day 2024, the date hasn’t been announced yet, but here are some past dates:

  • 2023: Thursday, Nov. 16
  • 2022: Thursday, Nov. 17
  • 2021: Thursday, Nov. 18
  • 2020: Friday, Nov. 6
  • 2019: Thursday, Nov. 7

If you don’t know, Red Cup Day is a day when customers who order a seasonal beverage get a free, reusable red cup. Based on the Red Cup Day dates of holiday’s past, Starbucks lovers could see this year’s Red Cup Day on Thursday, Nov. 14.

What day does Starbucks release Christmas drinks?

Starbucks started serving its holiday menu in stores nationwide today, Thursday, Nov. 7.

But if you just can’t wait in a drive thru line for your serving of Starbucks’ holiday flavors, some seasonal flavors are available in their pre-made coffees and creamers in stores. 

“This year, Starbucks is debuting the new Starbucks Vanilla and Chocolate Cold Brew Concentrate, Starbucks Non-dairy Sugar Cookie Latte Creamer and the Starbucks Peppermint Mocha Flavored Creamer,” an Oct. 30 press release on the store’s website said.

To find Starbucks holiday flavors in a grocery store near you, visit athome.starbucks.com.

Will gingerbread be back at Starbucks? See new seasonal drinks for the Starbucks 2024 holiday menu

In an Oct. 28 press release, Starbucks announced that two new seasonal flavors will be added to its usual list of fan-favorites.

Here’s the Starbucks holiday drink menu for 2024:

  • (New) Salted Pretzel Cocoa Oatmilk Latte: “Captures the festive season with savory notes of salted pretzel harmoniously blended with signature Starbucks espresso, the creamy texture of oatmilk, and a generous drizzle of rich mocha sauce. It’s topped with a dollop of whipped cream, and a sprinkle of crunchy pretzel and red cookie pieces, recreating the warmth and nostalgia of cherished festive moments. Available as a hot, iced, and blended handcrafted beverage.”
  • (New) Salted Pretzel Cocoa Oatmilk Frappuccino Blended Beverage: “…Featuring the savory sweetness of baked salted pretzel complementing the nutty aroma of oatmilk. Finished with a swirl of mocha sauce, whipped cream, and a festive mixture of pretzel and red cookie pieces, it’s a taste of holiday joy in every sip. Available as a blended handcrafted beverage.”
  • Toffee Nut Crunch Latte: “Rich, buttery Toffee Nut flavors are delicately paired with subtle hints of toasted nuts in our signature espresso for a heartwarming holiday drink, bringing memories of days spent with loved ones. Available as a hot, iced, and blended handcrafted beverage.”
  • Gingerbread Latte: “Hints of spicy gingerbread blended with our signature espresso roast make this the perfect treat to cozy up with friends and family. Available as a hot, iced, and blended handcrafted beverage.”
  • Peppermint Mocha: “Inspired by iconic seasonal delicacies, the luxurious Peppermint Mocha, topped with fluffy whipped cream and eye-catching red and white candy bits, signals the start of the holiday season. Available as a hot, iced, and blended handcrafted beverage.”
  • Toffee Nut Crunch Cold Brew: “The Toffee Nut Crunch Cold Brew is a luscious blend of our signature Cold Brew with buttery Toffee Nut and cane sugar flavors, topped with an airy blanket of Toffee Nut flavored foam and crunchy Toffee Nuts. Available as an iced handcrafted beverage.”
  • Toffee Nut Crunch Nitro Cold Brew: “Served ice-cold and straight from the tap with a rich infusion of vanilla and cane sugar syrup, topped by a thick layer of Toffee Nut-flavored cold foam and a sprinkle of Toffee Nut, this beverage is a pick-me-up that is sure to brighten up your holidays. Available as a cold handcrafted beverage.”

Does Starbucks have Refreshers year round? Limited time holiday refreshers available

Yes, Starbucks always offers Refreshers, which are iced drinks with no coffee in them. The most popular refreshers are the strawberry acai and dragonfruit-flavored Refreshers.

And this holiday season, Starbucks is releasing holiday-themed Refreshers for the first time ever and all three variations are cranberry-based.

Here are the three ways you can order Starbucks’ new holiday Refresher:

  • Cran-Merry Orange Refresher: A refresher with flavors of sweet orange, tart cranberry and warm spices, shaken with ice, water and real cranberries
  • Cran-Merry Orange Lemonade Refresher: combines the Cran-Merry Orange Refresher with lemonade
  • Cran-Merry Drink: combines the Cran-Merry Refresher with creamy coconut milk

How many Starbucks are in Florida?

There are over 900 Starbucks locations across Florida. To locate one near you, check its website here.

Contributing: Natassia Paloma, El Paso Times, Catherine Messier, USA TODAY Network – New England

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