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Starbucks launches fun, sweet, and bold Valentine’s drinks

Get in the Valentine's Day spirit on your next Starbucks run

By Emily Caldwell Published February 3, 2026

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Gearing for Valentine’s Day next weekend? On your next Starbucks run, you’ll find a new selection of love-inspired drinks perfect for getting in the romantic spirit. Today, Starbucks launched two new Valentine’s-day themed beverages: White Chocolate Strawberry Cream Cold Brew and Strawberry Shortcake Frappuccino. Of course, the Valentine’s day menu wouldn’t be complete without the returning Valentine’s Day cake pop, which features vanilla cake dipped in red icing.

Those who love a sweet and indulgent coffee will love the White Chocolate Strawberry Cream Cold Brew — Starbucks’ take on the classic chocolate-covered strawberries. This beverage is made with Starbucks Cold Brew, sweetened with vanilla flavored syrup and topped with White Chocolate Strawberry Cream Cold Foam and a sprinkle of chocolate curls. For the non-coffee drinker, the Strawberry Shortcake Frappuccino combines Starbucks Crème Frappuccino with swirls of strawberry puree and cinnamon dolce syrup, finished with whipped cream and a caramel-sugar sprinkle.

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In addition to these new Valentine’s Day drinks, Starbucks has also placed two new vibrant and flavorful green tea lattes on the year-round menu. These matcha drinks, Iced Double Berry Matcha and Iced Banana Bread Matcha, will remain on the menu all year round for tea drinkers to enjoy a sweet indulgence — any time. Whether your special someone loves coffee or loves tea, there’s no shortage of fun new drinks to try and buy to add a touch of joy to your Valentine’s Day weekend.

“Our matcha delivers a vibrant, velvety green experience with a smooth and creamy body,” said Starbucks beverage developer Sakthi Vijayakumar, who helped create these new drinks. “It is a perfect beverage to bring new flavor combinations to customers.”

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