Starbucks Kicks Off the Summer Season With 2 New Drinks

Starbucks is ushering in summer with a pair of delightfully sweet sips.

The café is introducing a new Frappuccino, in addition to a cold brew coffee flavor, the chain announced on May 9.

Joining the lineup are the tantalizing Chocolate Java Mint Frappuccino blended beverage and White Chocolate Macadamia Cream Cold Brew.

"The Starbucks Chocolate Java Mint Frappuccino® blended beverage features Starbucks® Frappuccino® roast coffee, sweet chocolate, and refreshing mint flavors with rich Frappuccino® chips blended into a cooler-than-cool treat. The beverage is finished with a layer of mocha sauce, whipped cream, and a chocolate cookie mint sprinkle topping," according to the brand.

"We wanted to take a new approach to the classic combination of mint and chocolate to create a blended coffee beverage that elicits nostalgia for one of our favorite summer treats," Maureen Matthews of Starbucks beverage development team noted. "The new white chocolate mint sauce is subtle and creamy, and when paired with the crunch of Frappuccino® chips and a swirl of rich mocha, is reminiscent of mint chocolate chip ice cream poolside on a warm summer day."

As for the White Chocolate Macadamia Cream Cold Brew, the dreamy beverage is sweetened with macadamia syrup, topped with a white chocolate macadamia cream cold foam and finished with toasted cookie crumbles.

It is "inspired by memories of fresh macadamia nuts on tropical vacations and the distinct flavor of white chocolate macadamia nut cookies," according to Matt Thornton of Starbucks beverage development team.

The new additions are available now in the U.S. for a limited time, while supplies last.

Also as part of the summer menu, customers can get their hands on the new Starbucks® Green Apron Blend whole bean packaged coffee—which combines lively Starbucks® Blonde roast coffee with hints of Honeybell orange and graham crackers—as well as the bite-sized Bumblebee Cake Pop.

In addition, a collection of summer-inspired drinkware will be available at select locations, featuring bright hues perfect for the season.

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