Starbucks plans to launch its new Strato Frappuccinos this July, and these drinks promise to be different from the usual blended options. Food & Wine
Coffee lovers can expect exciting updates from Starbucks. The brand is bringing new flavors, baked goods, and cold drinks. The biggest news? Raspberry syrup is coming back in July for a short time. Fans have missed this sweet add-on since it disappeared two years ago.
Classic Flavour Makes a Comeback
Starbucks will bring back its popular raspberry syrup next month. The return is for a limited time only. It will only be available while supplies last. This news has already made fans excited.
A New Dark Roast Is Brewing
This winter, a new coffee blend called the 1971 Roast will be available in Canada and the U.S. Starbucks says this dark roast blend includes beans from Brazil, Colombia, and Sumatra. It’s named after the year the company started.
Fresh Pastries May Be Coming Soon
Starbucks is testing new food items in its kitchens. These include a butter croissant, a raspberry croissant, and a double chocolate chip cookie. Starbucks is also trying to bake pastries in-store to serve them fresh. These ideas are still being tested.
Banana Protein Foam in the Works
A new banana-flavoured cold foam is also being developed. What makes it special? It has 15 grams of protein. That’s more than two eggs. This idea follows a growing trend online where high-protein recipes are going viral. Starbucks seems to be paying attention to what’s popular on social media.
New Way to Test Ideas
Starbucks has started a new test plan called “Starting Five.” This lets the company try new drinks and snacks in small areas first. If customers like them, they could roll out across all stores. It helps avoid wasting products that don’t work.
Cozy Cafés and More Focus on People
Starbucks wants to make its stores feel more like a neighborhood coffee spot. During a recent event, company leaders spoke about making stores more welcoming. They want to create stronger connections between staff and guests. Starbucks calls this plan “Back to Starbucks.”
CEO Brady Brewer shared his thoughts. “It’s the little gestures that bring the third place to life,” he said. “The connections and community we create are a gift.”
Strato Frappuccinos Launching in July
A new drink called Strato Frappuccino will launch in July. It’s not like the regular blended drinks. The company hasn’t shared all the details yet, but it says the drink will be special and layered.
New Creamers Hit Grocery Stores
If you like making your drinks at home, there’s good news. Starbucks is adding three new bottled creamers to grocery shelves. Two of them are plant-based. Flavours include Irish Cream, Horchata Oatmilk, and Maple Pecan Oatmilk. These aim to bring the café experience home.
