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Edinburgh Live
29-04-2025
- Business
- Edinburgh Live
Starbucks fans drool over tiramisu-inspired drinks but are horrified by price
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Starbucks has shaken up its menu just in time for the summer season, introducing a trio of dessert-inspired beverages and a popular drink from across the pond. The coffee chain, which has been brewing since the 1970s, unveiled a fresh range of drinks yesterday (April 24). The new offerings are available to Rewards members now, while non-reward members can sample the updated menu from May 1. Prices vary from £2.90 to £5.40, with a few surprises thrown into the mix. However, opinions on the new beverages are divided. Drawing inspiration from the classic Italian dessert, Starbucks is adding three Tiramisu-themed drinks to its menu, promising to bring an "bringing an innovative twist" to a trending summer favourite. The new additions include the Tiramisu Cream Iced Latte, Tiramisu Cream Iced Oat Shaken Espresso, and Tiramisu Frappuccino blended beverage. From May 1, customers can also enjoy two new Starbucks Refresha drinks for the "ultimate cooling sip this summer". The Melon Pearl Starbucks Refresha drink, which has been a hit in the US, is making its debut on the UK menu. For those seeking a more tropical vibe, the Frozen Mango Dragonfruit Starbucks Refresha drink, blended with ice, offers the perfect frosty treat to chill out and unwind under the summer sun. With summer on the horizon, Starbucks is also offering its customers new plant-based lunch options to enjoy alongside their warmer-weather beverages. The menu now includes a Mexican Style Three Bean Wrap and popular bakery items like the Boston Cream Muffin and Raspberry and Coconut Loaf Cake, perfect for those leisurely summer snack breaks outdoors. The announcement of Starbucks' updated menu quickly spread after being featured on the food enthusiast Instagram page New Foods UK, drawing plenty of reactions from followers. @newfoodsuk excitedly posted: "Wow! New drinks spotted on the @starbucksuk app this morning!". One follower exclaimed "Omg," clearly thrilled by the news, while another expressed an interest: "Need those oat shaken ones," Another suggested a social meetup: "Coffee date soon? ," tagging their companion in anticipation. Someone else seemed intrigued by one particular item, saying: "The melon pearl Refresha looks yummy!". (Image: AFP via Getty Images) However, not all customers were swept up by the new offerings. One sceptically remarked: "Not once have I thought I would like to have a dessert blended with coffee." Another was taken aback by the cost, quipping: "£5.45 each". Health-conscious voices also emerged, with one person expressing disappointment at the calorie count: "I'm a little disappointed that the Tiramisu Oat Shaken is four times the calories of the normal one." This sentiment was echoed by another customer, who wrote: "Put calories next to these images and that's it... it's a NO GO". To discover whether these items are available at a Starbucks near you, simply use the Starbucks UK app or visit the Starbucks Store Locator online and apply the 'Mobile Order and Pay' filter.
Glasgow Times
25-04-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
New Starbucks summer menu items and how to try them early
With flavours of vanilla and mascarpone combined with its signature coffee, Starbucks summer menu has three Tiramisu-inspired drinks to the menu; the Tiramisu Cream Iced Latte, Tiramisu Cream Iced Oat Shaken Espresso, and the Tiramisu Frappuccino blended beverage. Starbucks Rewards members can get their hands on the range of new items to try one week early, from today, April 24. US fan-favourite, the Melon Pearl Refresha drink is coming to menus across UK. The new Starbucks Refresha drink features juicy, melon-flavour pearls for the first time, which will land on menus from 1 May alongside a host of other new and returning items (although they're clear that it's not suitable for young children, as the pearls can be a choking hazard). There's also a new summer food menu, with new plant-based lunch items including Mexican Style Three Bean Wrap or the returning bakery items, Boston Cream Muffin and Raspberry and Coconut Loaf Cake. How to get an exclusive first taste of Starbucks Summer menu Starbucks Rewards members can enjoy exclusive early access to the Tiramisu Cream Cold Foam range in-store at certain locations from today For stores where it is available, you can use the Starbucks UK app to order ahead to collect in-store. The full summer menu, including the Tiramisu Cream Cold Foam range, will be available for everyone from May 1 2025. The full Starbucks Summer 2025 menu Tiramisu Cream Iced Latte, prices start from £4.95 Vanilla mascarpone flavour sauce is mixed with espresso, milk and ice, layered with mocha drizzle and finished with vanilla mascarpone flavour cream cold foam topped by dusted mocha powder. Tiramisu Cream Iced Oat Shaken Espresso, prices start from £5.05 Starbucks Blonde Espresso shaken together with vanilla mascarpone flavour sauce and ice, layered with mocha drizzle and a splash of oat drink. Finished with vanilla mascarpone flavour cream cold foam and dusted with mocha powder. Tiramisu Frappuccino blended beverage, prices start from £5.05 Vanilla mascarpone flavour sauce blended with coffee, milk and coffee Frappuccino® blended beverage base, layered with mocha drizzle and finished with vanilla mascarpone flavour cream cold foam and dusted with mocha powder. Melon Pearl Starbucks Refresha Drink, prices start from £4.75 (Image: Starbucks) A melon flavour Starbucks Refresha Drink base poured over ice and combined with juicy pops of melon flavour pearls that burst in your mouth – not suitable for young children. Frozen Mango Dragonfruit Starbucks Refresha Drink, prices start from £4.75 Mango and dragon fruit flavour base is blended with ice and dried dragon fruit pieces for a tropical twist (not available via Starbucks Delivers.) Boston Cream Muffin, prices start from £2.90 (Image: Starbucks) Vanilla flavour sponge with a custard filling topped with chocolate frosting, chocolate ganache and sprinkled chocolate shavings. Raspberry and Coconut Loaf Cake, prices start from £2.90 A vanilla and coconut loaf cake, topped with a smooth cream cheese frosting, raspberry jam and desiccated coconut. Mexican Style Three Bean Wrap, prices start from £4.20 (Image: Starbucks) A mix of 3 beans in a smoky chipotle relish, with a fresh tomato salsa, coriander and spinach in a bar-marked tomato tortilla. Meat Free Sausage Sandwich, prices start from £4.95 (Image: Starbucks) Vegan chipolatas served with tomato relish in a ciabatta roll. Recommended reading: Chicken Salad Sandwich, prices start from £3.40 Sliced chicken breast with a lemon pepper mayo, lettuce and tomatoes on malted bread Signature Breakfast Sandwich, prices start from £4.85 Beechwood smoked bacon, tomato relish, scrambled egg, mature Cheddar and béchamel sauce in a pretzel roll. Chicken, Mozzarella and Pesto Focaccia, prices start from £5.40 Chicken breast, mozzarella, tomato sauce, mayonnaise and nut-free pesto with spinach in a rosemary-topped focaccia
Daily Mirror
25-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Starbucks launches new tiramisu-inspired drinks but price leaves customers floored
Starbucks has introduced brand new and returning items to its menu recently – with prices ranging from £2.90 to £5.40. However, the options have divided fans of the coffee giant Starbucks has changed up what's on the menu recently – just in time for summer. A trio of dessert-inspired drinks have been introduced, as well as a drink from the US. The coffee giant, which has been running since the '70s, launched a brand new range of drinks yesterday (April 24). Rewards members can access the menu now, and non-reward members can access the new menu from May 1. Prices range from £2.90 to £5.40 and there are some fun surprises too. But while some think the beverages sound delicious, others aren't so sure about them. Inspired by the iconic Italian pudding with flavours of vanilla and mascarpone, Starbucks is bringing three new, Tiramisu-inspired, beverages to the menu. The company promised to be "bringing an innovative twist" to a trending summer classic. These include the Tiramisu Cream Iced Latte, Tiramisu Cream Iced Oat Shaken Espresso and Tiramisu Frappuccino blended beverage. From 1 May, customers will also be able to get their hands on two new Starbucks Refresha drinks for the "ultimate cooling sip this summer". Plus, the Melon Pearl Starbucks Refresha drink is joining the UK menu after roaring success in the US. For something more tropical, the Frozen Mango Dragonfruit Starbucks Refresha drink, blended with ice is the perfect frozen sip to cool off and relax in the summer sun. Arriving to complement the summer beverages, customers can enjoy new plant-based lunch items including Mexican Style Three Bean Wrap or the returning bakery items Boston Cream Muffin and Raspberry and Coconut Loaf Cake on al-fresco Summer snack breaks. After the news of the updated menu was shared on popular food Instagram page, New Foods UK, people rushed to comment their thoughts on the selection. @newfoodsuk said: "Wow! New drinks spotted on the @starbucksuk app this morning!" "Omg," said one in excitement. "Need those oat shaken ones," insisted another. "Coffee date soon?," another asked as they tagged a friend. And one other added: "The melon pearl Refresha looks yummy!" Despite the positivity under the post, some customers weren't convinced. One said: "Not once have I thought I would like to have a dessert blended with coffee." And another gawped at the price, commenting: "£5.45 each". Price list Tiramisu Cream Iced Latte - prices start from £4.95 Tiramisu Cream Iced Oat Shaken Espresso - prices start from £5.05 Tiramisu Frappuccino blended beverage - prices start from £5.05 Melon Pearl Starbucks Refresha Drink - prices start from £4.75 Frozen Mango Dragonfruit Starbucks Refresha Drink - prices start from £4.75 Mexican Style Three Bean Wrap - prices start from £4.20 Meat Free Sausage Sandwich - prices start from £4.95 Chicken Salad Sandwich - prices start from £3.40 Signature Breakfast Sandwich - prices start from £4.85 Chicken, Mozzarella and Pesto Focaccia - prices start from £5.40 Boston Cream Muffin - prices start from £2.90 Raspberry and Coconut Loaf Cake - prices start from £2.90. To check if these products are available in your nearest Starbucks, you can use the Starbucks UK app or the Starbucks Store Locator and filter using 'Mobile Order and Pay' on the web.
