Starbucks announced its Valentine’s Day collection with a focus on matcha-based drinks and fruity flavors. Highlights include the Double Berry Matcha Latte, blending strawberry and raspberry notes with creamy matcha, and the Banana Bread Matcha Latte, which combines nutty, spiced flavors with the chain’s signature green tea base. Alongside these drinks, Starbucks is also offering festive bakery items and themed packaging to mark the holiday.
Why Matcha?
According to Starbucks, the choice to spotlight matcha reflects growing customer demand for tea-based beverages that feel indulgent yet balanced. The Valentine’s drinks are designed to be both comforting and playful, tapping into seasonal flavors while offering something new for loyal fans.
Early Reviews
Food writers and customers have already weighed in on the new menu. Food & Wine praised the Double Berry Matcha for its “bright, fruity lift,” while Delish’s taste test described the Banana Bread Matcha as “surprisingly cozy, with a nostalgic flavor that works well in latte form.” On social media, reactions have been mixed: some fans love the creativity, while others say the drinks are “a little too sweet” compared to classic Starbucks offerings.
Customer Buzz
TikTok and Instagram posts show customers trying the drinks with Valentine’s-themed cups, often pairing them with heart-shaped cookies or cake pops. One viral review on Food Network’s FN Dish noted that the berry matcha “tastes like spring in a cup,” while another customer joked that the banana bread latte was “basically dessert disguised as breakfast.”
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