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Starbucks rings in 2026 with new winter drinks

New Starbucks drinks to kick off 2026

By Emily Caldwell Jan 5, 2026 10:00 AM

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From the Strawberry Matcha to the Delta-Inspired Cookie Drink, 2025 was an innovative year in the world of Starbucks. This year, Starbucks is wasting no time ringing in the new year with exciting new drinks. This year, Starbucks is kicking off 2026 with a fresh take on the classic winter menu, available in stores starting January 6.

Caramel beverages

To kick off the new year menu, Starbucks has added two caramel protein beverages: the Caramel Protein Matcha (28 to 31 grams of protein) and Caramel Protein Latte (27 to 29 grams of protein), which will be available year-round. Both drinks can be ordered with either classic caramel syrup or the new sugar-free caramel syrup and enjoyed either hot or iced. (Maybe Starbucks has answered my call for more sugar-free flavors).

Dubai Chocolate beverages

Also joining the menu are two beverages inspired by the Dubai chocolate trend: the. Iced Dubai Chocolate Matcha and Iced Dubai Chocolate Mocha. The Iced Dubai Chocolate Matcha combines Starbucks vibrant unsweetened matcha, pistachio sauce, milk, and ice, topped with silky chocolate cream cold foam and a salted brown-buttery topping. Meanwhile, the Mocha variation features Starbucks’ classic Espresso roast with chocolate mocha sauce and milk over ice, with pistachio cream cold foam and a salted brown-buttery topping.

Pistachio beverages

Pistachio is back at Starbucks in 2026, including a new Pistachio Cortado, Pistachio Cream Cold Brew, Pistachio Latte, and Pistachio Frappuccino. Since the beginning of the Cortado launch early last year, I’ve been a huge fan of this drink and am most excited about this launch on the menu.

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