Starbucks US launches 2026 Christmas menu with new tiramisu latte
Starbucks has finally launched its 2026 festive menu in the United States, featuring mouthwatering beverages, brand-new food items, and limited-edition collectables. Here’s everything you need to know about the drip, including how to get your hands on the elusive Bearista cold cup.
On Thursday (5 November), Starbucks stores across the country officially began serving its Christmas menu—and fans have already been pledging their allegiance.
One X user reported: “Christmas coffee have arrived at Starbucks.. happy Thursday.”
“You know Christmas is coming up when Starbucks rolls out their holiday drinks in those fancy red type of cups,” someone else commented.
Starbucks US 2026 Christmas drinks
Others have already shouted out some new menu items, including the jaw-dropping Starbucks tiramisu velvet latte.
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“You guys don't understand how good the Starbucks tiramisu latte is,” gushed one X user.
The milky beverage is available hot or iced and features Starbucks signature espresso combined with milk and vanilla syrup, topped with rich velvet mascarpone cold foam and a dusting of rich cocoa.
There’s also a tiramisu velvet cold brew to pick up. It’s made with vanilla syrup, the same velvet mascarpone cold foam and a dusting of rich cocoa on top.
For the first time, fans can pick up an iced sugar cookie cream matcha—smooth, creamy matcha with sugar cookie cream cold foam and festive red and green sprinkles—and an iced caramel brulée cream chai topped with caramel brulée bits.
A bright and refreshing apple and pomegranate refresher is making its debut. It’s made with crisp apple flavours and popping pomegranate-flavoured pearls.
If you like your drinks creamy, then you can also pick up the snowy apple drink, made with coconut milk.
Classic Starbucks Christmas drinks are also back: the peppermint mocha, caramel brulée latte, iced sugar cookie latte, and the moreish gingerbread cream chai.
You can also pimp out your regular coffee with a range of holiday cold foams.
The seasonal flavours available include: velvet mascarpone cream cold foam, gingerbread cream cold foam, peppermint chocolate cream cold foam, sugar cookie cream cold foam, and caramel brulée cream cold foam.
All holiday cold foams can be made with protein, delivering approximately 15 grams of extra protein in a grande, according to Starbucks.
Starbucks US Christmas food menu
One X user commented that the ‘refreshed’ Starbucks turkey and stuffing sandwich ‘looks good’—but that’s not all the American brand is cooking up for fans.
Customers can now chow down on the new braised short rib grilled cheese, made with braised short rib, savoury caramelised onion jam and a hint of Dijon.
The components are layered with a three-cheese melt—cheddar, parmesan, and mozzarella—on buttery sourdough bread.
The Thanksgiving-inspired turkey and stuffing sandwich features sliced turkey, real holiday stuffing and gravy on a cranberry-baked baguette. It’s finished with a bright cranberry sauce.
Fancy something sweet? The viral sugar plum cheese danish and snowman cookie are back in stores with the cranberry bliss bar and a new Bearista cake pop.
Inspired by the iconic Starbucks Bearista bear, the bite-sized edible is made with vanilla cake with buttercream frosting, dropped in chocolatey icing.
Starbucks US new holiday cups
For many, the festive season truly starts when Starbucks shares its holiday cup line-up, and this year is no different.
This season, the iconic cups are inspired by classic, homemade holiday decor: think green vintage-style ribbons, kitsch garlands, and classic, all-dressed holiday trees.
The three holiday cups on offer are as follows:
- Holiday tree: A holiday tree decked with ‘flecks of colour and swirls of twine’, set against a backdrop of red and snowy white.
- Holiday bow: A deconstructed version of Holiday Tree, dotted with bows, twine garland, and twinkling stars.
- Holiday cold cup: Evergreen boughs and red bows are front-and-centre. You’ll also find the holiday motif on pastry bags and handled shoppers.
- Pup cups: Christmas is also for our furry friends! The first-ever 3.5-ounce holiday pup cup is inspired by a beagle named Junie and will be available while stocks last.
Starbucks UK launches tiramisu pots
If you suddenly find yourself craving a tiramisu latte in Britain over the next few weeks, then Starbucks UK has an indulgent alternative.
Introducing the new signature tiramisu pot, made with layers of coffee-soaked sponge biscuits and creamy mascarpone mousse, finished with a dusting of cocoa.
The tiramisu pot launches in stores on 26 November.
Ella Scott
