Starbucks' New Spring Menu Features A Cherry Twist On Iced Chai

The start of 2025 is definitely an exciting time to be a fan of Starbucks. It was announced yesterday that the coffee mega-chain was rolling out some new changes in the name of customer satisfaction, including in-house free refills and the return of the condiment bar. And that came after the ultra-cute introduction of Lunar New Year and Valentine's Day 2025 drinkware featuring pixelated hearts and pastel snakes. It seems like great news from the siren is coming almost every other day right now.

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That's why we were intrigued and psyched over here at Foodie when we got news teasing brand-new spring beverages and a spicy-sounding snack. According to our source, lavender drinks are coming back ... but that's not all! An Iced Cherry Chai and Jalapeño Chicken Pocket will be joining the seasonal menu. Details are tantalizingly scarce as of now, but the little we know is just enough to whet our excitement.

The new spring menu is shrouded in mystery

Like us, you are probably champing at the bit to find out more about the new drinks and snacks. However, you'll have to be content with some light details and an eye-catching promo image, at least for now. But what we can gather about the additions to Starbucks' rotating slate of handcrafted drinks is definitely intriguing, especially when compared to previous menu debuts. Last spring, the company rolled out the Iced Lavender Cream Oatmilk Matcha and Iced Lavender Oatmilk Latte, which featured delicate, floral flavor notes and, with the former, a dreamy purple hue that helped customers transition into the warmer spring months. Both are set to return this season.

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The new Iced Cherry Chai, associated as the fruit and trees are with the spring phenomenon of blooming cherry blossoms, is another quintessential seasonal flavor. Plus, customers already love the Starbucks iced chai, which blends black tea, cinnamon, and clove to sweet effect. Adding cherry is doubtlessly going to put a spring in folks' step.

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