Starbucks drops caramelised banana collection in mid-summer menu shakeup
Ella Scott
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Hot off the press: Starbucks’ mid-summer menu has finally landed, featuring indulgent beverages dosed with a unique buttery caramelised banana flavour.
Here’s everything you need to know, including exactly when you can start sampling the range.
Starbucks has massively upped its menu launch game in recent months, having already given Britain a taste of America’s favourite topper, the Protein Cold Foam, and announcing the glorious return of a seriously ‘underrated’ bakery item.
After the Devil Wears Prada 2 range dropped, we saw the launch of the innovative Cloud Frappuccino - and now a slew of new drinks have arrived.
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FOODbible can exclusively reveal that from 2 July, customers across Britain can head into their local coffeehouse to pick up the Caramelised Banana range.
However, it does pay to be a Starbucks Rewards member, as you can try it first from today (25 June).
Three of the four tropical creations, inspired by the spirit of summer, feature a hit of rich caramelised banana sauce and a smooth shot of Starbucks Blonde Espresso roast.
These include: the iced latte, oat shaken espresso, and the velvet latte.
Meanwhile, the star of the show, the Iced Caramelised Banana Matcha Latte, swaps mellow coffee for a fresh layer of matcha.
Starbucks Rewards members can pick up the drinks, in addition to the new Cherry & Pomegranate Starbucks Refresha drink, now.
Starbucks have created the ultimate 3pm pick-me-up: the Caramelised Banana Velvet Latte.
The morish delight, retailing at £4.25 for a Tall, marries a double shot of the coffehouse’s signature Blonde espresso with silky steamed milk.
A glug of caramelised banana flavour and a smooth, cold foam finish the caffeinated beverage, available for Starbucks Rewards members to sip on from 25 June.
Those who aren’t signed up to the chain’s loyalty scheme can get their drink fix come 2 July.
An essential ingredient to mid-afternoon park hangs with friends or solo self-care sessions: introducing the Iced Caramelised Banana Latte.
Blonde espresso is teamed with caramelised banana flavour, milk and ice, with a soft cold foam on top.
Prices start from £4.10 this summer.
If you’re after an upgrade on your habitual iced latte, then look no further than the Iced Caramelised Banana Oat Shaken Espresso.
This drink has it all: Blonde espresso expertly shaken by Starbucks baristsas with ice and caramelised banana flavour.
The £5.55 beverage is finished with thick, creamy oat drink. It’s set to be a little sip of luxury.
Closing off the Caramelised Banana range is the new Starbucks Iced Matcha Latte.
Like its coffee-enriched sister, the drink combines milk and ice with caramelised banana flavour.
However, the Gen-Z approved-topping - a vibrant layer of matcha - is the star of the show.
Grab yours from 25 June from £5.15.
If the Starbucks Caramelised Banana drop isn’t tickling your fancy, then perhaps the latest addition to the brand’s signature Refresha range will suffice.
Joining the likes of the Cool Lime and Strawberry Açai is the Cherry and Pomegranate Refresha (£4.25), featuring bold flavours shaken with ice and dried fruit slices.
Anyone who wants to try the Starbucks Caramelised Banana collection before their friends can gain exclusive early access via the Starbucks UK app, available on iPhone and Android.
Not only can you grab a slew of summer beverages, but you can earn points on each purchase.
Starbucks Rewards members can redeem their points for hot brewed coffee, slected sweet treats, and merchandise.
If you want the handcrafted drinks delivered to your door, then Starbucks delivers with Deliveroo, Just Eat, and Uber Eats.