Starbucks leverages festive season boom with seasonal offerings, merchandise

INDIA – Leading coffeehouse chain and roaster Starbucks has launched its signature lineup of festive beverage offerings, limited-edition pastries and seasonal merchandise.

The Toffee Nut Crunch collection returns as a holiday favorite, offering warm and indulgent options such as the Toffee Nut Crunch Latte, which blends espresso, steamed milk, and toffee nut flavors, topped with whipped cream and graham cracker crumbles.

For blended beverage lovers, the Toffee Nut Crunch Frappuccino combines milk, coffee, and toffee nut, finished with the same toppings.

Cold drink options include the Iced Toffee Nut Crunch Latte, Toffee Nut Crunch Cold Brew, and the Nitro Cold Brew version infused with creamy toffee nut foam. 

The Crunchy Red Hat Mocha collection adds a playful twist to festive flavors.

Highlights include the Crunchy Red Hat Mocha Latte, which combines espresso, mocha, and vanilla whipped topping, adorned with a chocolate “hat” and strawberry drizzle. Variations include the Iced Crunchy Red Hat Mocha and the coffee-free Crunchy Red Hat Mocha Crème Frappuccino. 

For those seeking nostalgia, the Gingerbread collection offers timeless holiday flavors.

The Gingerbread Latte pairs espresso with gingerbread-flavored steamed milk, topped with whipped cream and spices.

The Gingerbread Frappuccino and the coffee-free Gingerbread Crème Frappuccino provide chilled and creamy alternatives. 

The Salted Pretzel Caramel collection balances sweet and savory, with options like the Salted Pretzel Caramel Latte, featuring espresso, steamed milk, and salted pretzel syrup, topped with whipped cream, pretzels, and cookie pieces.

For a chilled treat, the Salted Pretzel Caramel Frappuccino and its coffee-free variant deliver the same indulgent flavor. 

Starbucks has also introduced limited-time holiday pastries, such as the Christmas Tree Pastry with chocolate ganache and truffle sauce, and the Carrot Cake, infused with cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla sauce.

A unique collaboration with Bombay Sweet Shop brings the Bombay Sweet Shop + Starbucks Chocolate Barks, combining Starbucks espresso with roasted almonds. 

The holiday merchandise lineup includes festive Reusable Holiday Cups with color-changing designs, the Holiday Carnival Tree Mug, and the elegant Golden Night Mug, priced at INR 2300 (US$27.12).

Additional items include the Red Cup Ornament, Bearista Holiday Clip, and the Starbucks Christmas Blend coffee, featuring a rich blend of beans from Colombia, Guatemala, Papua New Guinea, and Sumatra. 

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