Fri Nov 08 14:50:00 UTC 2024: ## Starbucks Unveils Holiday Menu, But US Customers Left Craving for Overseas Treats
Starbucks has officially launched its 2024 holiday menu, bringing back fan-favorite drinks like the Peppermint Mocha and Caramel Brulée Latte. New additions include the Cran-Merry Orange Refresher, available as a lemonade or coconut milk option.
However, while the US menu boasts a range of seasonal delights, American customers are expressing disappointment over two missing drinks – the Salted Pretzel Cocoa Frappuccino and the Salted Pretzel Cocoa Latte. These sweet and salty treats are exclusive to international markets like Australia, the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore.
Starbucks Australia’s menu showcases the Salted Pretzel Cocoa Latte featuring red cookies, pretzel pieces, and cocoa drizzle atop a latte infused with salty pretzel syrup. The Frappuccino version blends ice, coffee, salty pretzel syrup, and your choice of milk, topped with cocoa drizzle, whipped cream, and “crunchy festive flavors.”
US customers on social media have voiced their longing for these unique drinks, expressing their disappointment over their unavailability.
Despite the missing treats, American Starbucks enthusiasts can still enjoy new seasonal pastries like the Turkey Sage Danish and Dark Toffee Bundt, alongside returning favorites. Starbucks has also introduced brand-new holiday paper cups featuring “bright and beautiful” designs inspired by “genuine moments of joy and coffee.”
The holiday cheer extends beyond beverages, with seasonal merchandise, including drinkware and gifts, now available in stores. Starbucks holiday coffees and creamers have also returned to grocery shelves.
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