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Time of India
21-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Starbucks brings back ‘best drink of all time' in US for a limited time this summer season. Check details
The Seattle-based company Starbucks has launched a "Back to Starbucks" campaign aimed at returning to its core identity in an effort to reverse declining foot traffic and sales. As part of this strategy, the company eliminated 13 longtime beverages from its menu in early March, with plans to reduce the overall menu by about 30% by September. Beginning Tuesday, May 20, Starbucks will introduce new limited-time beverages, just in time for the upcoming summer season. The new Iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso joins is returning fan-favorite Summer-Berry Starbucks Refreshers Beverages and a new Strawberries & Cream Cake Pop, the coffee giant said in a press release. Summer-Berry Starbucks Refreshers return Starting Tuesday, Starbucks is reintroducing its popular Summer-Berry Refreshers for a limited time. Originally launched as part of the 2024 summer menu, the drinks quickly became a customer favorite. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pudukuppam – This German hearing aid is now available at just ₹4000/Monthly* EMI Learn More Undo The Refreshers feature a blend of raspberry, blueberry, and blackberry flavors shaken with ice and water, poured over raspberry-flavored pearls. Customers can also opt for variations like the Summer-Berry Lemonade Refresher or the Summer Skies Drink, which is made with coconut milk. ALSO READ: Guns, drugs and baby oil: Shocking evidence in Sean Diddy Combs' Miami mansion during sex-trafficking trial Live Events Also joining the menu is the Iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso, inspired by the traditional Latin American drink. This new offering combines blonde espresso, oatmilk, and horchata-flavored syrup for a blend of cinnamon, vanilla, and subtle nutty notes, reminiscent of rice milk-based horchata. Starbucks notes that horchata recipes vary by region and are often dairy-free. The summer lineup also includes a new Strawberries & Cream Cake Pop, adding a seasonal twist to Starbucks' bakery selection. Starbucks reports that its Iced Shaken Espresso lineup, introduced in 2021, is the fastest in company history to reach $1 billion in sales. The new food and drink items will be offered for a limited time in the United States this summer. A true fan-favorite has returned to Starbucks' ever-rotating drink menu this week, but according to some, it tastes different. The Summer-Berry Starbucks Refreshers officially returned to menus this week. The drink originally graced the menu last summer, and fans were devastated when it disappeared with the change of the season. The drink can be ordered with lemonade or coconut milk, both options being hugely popular with fans online, according to The Irish Star. Some eager fans who rushed to stores to enjoy their favorite drink after a year-long wait were left disappointed. Many claimed that Starbucks must have changed the recipe, insisting the beverage just didn't taste the same. On Reddit, one user shared, 'The Starbucks Summer Berry Refresher was the first drink that got me hooked. I was heartbroken when it was discontinued last year, and I've been counting down the days until its return.' 'I picked one up for breakfast today, but the boba is noticeably different—it has a thicker texture and a different flavor,' the user continued. 'I thought it was just me, but I called my sister who lives 90 minutes away and asked if she had tried it. She went and got one too and said the exact same thing. Did Starbucks change the boba, or am I just imagining it?' ALSO READ: Universal's new Epic Universe, first new Florida theme park in 25 years, challenges Disney. Check dates, ticket prices and more Another user chimed in to validate the concern: 'Last year, some stores received these weird, globby pearls that were tough to pop. But at the beginning of the season, the boba was amazing—I loved those early batches.' Starbucks is launching a "Back to Starbucks" campaign aimed at returning to its roots in an effort to reverse declining foot traffic and sales. The company reported a 1% drop in comparable sales for the quarter ending April 29, marking its fifth consecutive quarterly decline. In the past, seasonal menu launches have helped boost both traffic and sales. Quick background: Since CEO Brian Niccol—formerly of Chipotle—took the helm in September, Starbucks has initiated a series of changes to reposition its cafes as welcoming community coffeehouses. In late January, the company rolled out a new code of conduct, reintroduced condiment bars, and began offering free refills, following the elimination of the nondairy milk surcharge in November. Then, in early March, it removed 13 long-standing beverages as part of a plan to streamline the menu by about 30% by September. Most recently, a new barista dress code went into effect last week, sparking protests and strikes among workers at several unionized locations. They added, 'When our store got this year's shipment, I checked immediately. Thankfully, we got the good ones like the ones from the start of last season.' ALSO READ: Republicans proposing nearly $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid and food stamps. Will you be impacted? Another Redditor speculated, 'It sounds like some stores were sent the older version again. The Starbucks near my work got the 'globby' ones this year too.' Starbucks has made a number of significant changes in recent months, but insists that the recipe of the Summer Berry Refresher has not changed. And it seems some customers are unfazed by the boba being a different texture. On X one user wrote: 'Never drink Starbucks anymore but they brought back the summer berry lemonade refresher… whewwwww.' Additional beverages and food items are expected to leave the menu "throughout the coming months," with the roughly 30% menu reduction happening by September 2025, Starbucks has said. Company officials said this will "make way for innovation."
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
How can you tell it's summer? It's not the Florida heat; Starbucks releases summer menu
Memorial Day is still a few days away but another unofficial start of summer is here: Starbucks has released its summer menu Tuesday, May 20. The release comes at a time when the chain is battling employee walkouts at about 100 stores over its new dress code for its baristas. The new dress code — which took effect May 12 — limits baristas to a black top, while their bottoms are required to be black, khaki or blue denim. Starbucks said it would provide employees with two free black T-shirts. Other recent changes at Starbucks included the removal of 13 'less popular' drinks from its menu in March bringing back free refills and a condiment bar for its dine-in customers. Here's what to know about the Starbucks summer menu. Starbucks will begin selling, for a limited time, its summer beverages today, May 20. Starbucks is introducing an iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso. The iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso is a "light, smooth and subtly sweet profile that pairs perfectly with oat milk and the horchata flavored syrup — which is a fusion of warm cinnamon, sweet vanilla and subtle nutty notes reminiscent of the rice milk that makes up a traditional horchata." The new Iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso is available throughout the summer while supplies last, Starbucks said. The new drink will join a "returning fan favorite," Summer-Berry Starbucks Refreshers. The drinks were first introduced in 2024 and feature a "sweet and summery blend of raspberry, blueberry and blackberry flavors shaken with ice and water, poured over raspberry flavored pearls." The Summer-Berry Refreshers can be ordered with lemonade in the Summer-Berry Lemonade Refresheror with creamy coconut milk in the Summer Skies Drink. The Summer-Berry Refreshers also are available for a limited time, while supplies last this summer. New to the Starbucks summer menu in 2025 is the Strawberries & Cream Cake Pop. It features strawberry cream cake mixed with buttercream, dipped in a chocolate icing and finished with a summer strawberry design. The cake pop will be available for a limited time, while supplies last. Looking for something summery to sip your favorite beverage? FARM Rio and Starbucks launched their summer collection of drinkware "reminiscent of the vibrant colors and prints of the popular Brazilian fashion label." The limited-edition collaboration is available for a limited time while supplies last and includes cold cups, water bottles, tumblers and key chains. There were 17,137 Starbucks locations in the U.S. as of May 14, 2025, according to ScrapeHero, a data company. There were 932 Starbucks in Florida as of May 14, the third most of any state, according to ScrapeHero. The top five states are: California: 3,184 Texas: 1,471 Florida: 932 New York: 763 Washington: 728 ➤ Starbucks store locator This varies by location, with opening hours ranging from 4:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. Use the Starbucks store locator to find the one you're interested and click on the i in the upper right corner to find its operating hours. This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Starbucks summer menu: Ice horatcha, cake pop at Florida locations
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Starbucks' new summer menu for 2025 is here! Avail the limited-time items while they last
Starting from Tuesday, May 20, multinational chain Starbucks is introducing all-new beverages on a limited-time menu. Apart from the new beverages, the summer menu features some of the returning favourites that people in the United States can look forward to. What's new in Starbucks' summer menu? 1. Iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso This new beverage features Starbucks Blonde Espresso perfectly blended with oat milk and the horchata flavoured syrup. In an official release, the brand stated that horchata is a beloved beverage across Latin America. Its flavoured syrup is basically a "fusion of warm cinnamon, sweet vanilla and subtle nutty notes reminiscent of the rice milk that makes up a traditional horchata," it added. The recipes for horchata vary from one region to another. However, it is usually made with non-dairy milk, which is sweetened and includes flavors of spices, extracts as well as other ingredients. 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Moose Approaches Girl At Bus Stop In Moskva - Watch What Happens Happy in Shape Undo Beverage developer Ricky Gonzalez has termed it as "both comforting and refreshing.' 2. Summer-Berry Starbucks Refreshers Introduced for the first time last year, Summer-Berry Refreshers are marking a return to the summer menu of the company. It has been dubbed as a "sweet and summery blend" of flavours of blackberry, raspberry and blueberry. Shaken off well with ice and water, these are poured over raspberry flavoured pearls. Live Events 3. Strawberries and Cream Cake Pop Apart from the two beverages, Starbucks is introducing new Strawberries & Cream Cake Pop to its summer menu this year. It is basically a strawberry cream cake that is mixed well with buttercream. Later on, it gets dipped into chocolate icing, while the finishing work is done with a summer strawberry design. It must be noted that the items remain available for a limited time period only. What more at Starbucks? The multinational chain has even collaborated with FARM Rio to come out with a vibrant summer collection this season. Together, they have worked to bring an all-new collection of drinkware. This is said to be reminiscent of the vibrant colours used by the famous fashion label based in Brazil. The limited-time deal features cold cups, key chains and other things. On April 29, the company said that its comparable sales declined by 1 per cent in the quarter. Starbucks is promoting the new campaign to try and reverse the decline in sales, Axios reported. As per the report, this was its fifth consecutive quarterly decline. FAQs 1. What's new in the summer menu of Starbucks? The brand has introduced new Iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso, while it has returned Summer-Berry Refreshers. Also, customers can look forward to the Strawberries & Cream Cake Pop. 2. When will Starbucks start offering the new items on the menu? Customers can purchase the new items from May 20 onwards.
Hindustan Times
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Starbucks unveils refreshing summer menu 2025: Check out what's new
With summer just around the corner, Starbucks is kicking off the season in style with a refreshed menu full of cool new beverages and the return of fan-favorite sips. From bold new flavors to classic iced treats, the coffee giant's seasonal offerings are designed to help customers beat the heat in the most delicious way. Also Read: Emilie Kiser shared son Trigg's final video just hours before 3-yr-old's tragic accident: 'I can not believe…' Starbucks will introduce its new summer menu for this year on Tuesday, May 20. The refreshing new drink that the coffee chain is going to introduce will be called Iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso. According to Starbucks, the Iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso blends Starbucks Blonde Espresso with oatmilk and a horchata-flavored syrup, combining hints of cinnamon, sweet vanilla, and subtle nutty notes—reminiscent of the classic rice milk-based drink, horchata. In a news release, the company shared, 'While horchata recipes vary from region to region, it's often made with non-dairy milk, sweetened and flavored with spices, extracts and other ingredients – a reflection of the unique tastes and traditions of the cultures that created it.' Alongside its summer drinks, Starbucks is adding a new Strawberries & Cream Cake Pop to the menu, featuring strawberry cream cake blended with buttercream, dipped in chocolatey icing, and topped with a playful strawberry design. The brand is also teaming up with Brazilian fashion label Farm Rio for a limited-edition collection of vibrant drinkware and accessories, including cold cups and keychains, available while supplies last. Also Read: Late Queen Elizabeth stepped in after Meghan Markle 'berated' her wedding caterer: Report The new menu will bring back the fans' favourite Summer-Berry Starbucks Refreshers. The drink was first introduced in May 2024. The drink includes a 'sweet and summery blend" of berries like raspberry, blueberry and blackberry flavors shaken along with ice and water. It is then poured in the cup which contains raspberry flavoured pearls. Starbucks' new Refreshers can be customized with lemonade in the Summer-Berry Lemonade Refresher or with coconut milk in the creamy Summer Skies Drink. These limited-time offerings are available this summer while supplies last.
Axios
19-05-2025
- Business
- Axios
Starbucks summer drinks come out Tuesday despite menu cuts
Starbucks launches its summer menu with new and returning limited-time drinks Tuesday despite the coffee giant's plans to keep trimming the menu. Why it matters: The Seattle-based company is promoting a "back to Starbucks" campaign to return to its roots to try to reverse a decline in foot traffic and sales. Starbucks' comparable sales declined 1% in the quarter, the company said April 29, its fifth consecutive quarterly decline. Seasonal menu launches have helped drive sales and traffic in the past. Catch up quick: Under Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol — who joined from Chipotle in September — the company has been making a series of changes to reestablishing its cafes as community coffeehouses. Starbucks introduced a new code of conduct, free refills and brought back condiment bars in late January after ditching the nondairy milk fee in November. In early March, the company removed 13 longtime drinks to simplify its menu as part of the strategy to cut the menu by roughly 30% by September. Last week, Starbucks' new dress code went into effect for baristas, which prompted hundreds of workers from unionized locations to strike in protest. When does the Starbucks summer menu come out? The big picture: May 20 is the first day of the seasonal menu. Last year, the summer menu launched on May 7. Summer-Berry Starbucks Refreshers return Zoom in: Summer-Berry Refreshers return Tuesday for a limited time and Starbucks says the line of drinks quickly became a "customer-favorite" when they were introduced to the 2024 summer menu. The drinks feature "a sweet and summery blend of raspberry, blueberry and blackberry flavors shaken with ice and water, poured over raspberry flavored pearls." The drinks can be ordered with lemonade as the Summer-Berry Lemonade Refresher or with coconut milk in the Summer Skies Drink. Starbucks' Iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso The intrigue: Starbucks said its new Iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso is inspired by the Mexican-style horchata, a popular beverage throughout Latin America. It includes blonde espresso, oatmilk and horchata flavored syrup and described as "a fusion of warm cinnamon, sweet vanilla and subtle nutty notes reminiscent of the rice milk that makes up a traditional horchata." Horchata recipes vary from region, Starbucks said, noting the drink is often made with non-dairy milk. Another addition to the summer menu is the new Strawberries & Cream Cake Pop. Follow the money: Starbucks said the Iced Shaken Espresso has been the fastest drink to reach $1 billion in sales in company history. It launched in 2021. Starbucks menu changes 2025: More items to be cut What's next: Additional beverages and food items are expected to leave the menu "throughout the coming months," with the roughly 30% menu reduction happening by September 2025, Starbucks has said.
