{"id":2513,"date":"2026-03-03T11:35:52","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T11:35:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/?p=2513"},"modified":"2026-03-03T11:35:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T11:35:52","slug":"i-tried-starbucks-spring-menu-the-one-drink-you-need-to-order","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/?p=2513","title":{"rendered":"I Tried Starbucks&#8217; Spring Menu\u2014The One Drink You NEED To Order"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-journey-body=\"standard-article\">\n<div class=\"css-hl6xtf e1wzc3k51\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.delish.com\/_assets\/design-tokens\/fre\/static\/icons\/clock-regular.4ddebeb.svg\" alt=\"Estimated read time\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><span class=\"css-ihlrqz e1wzc3k50\">3 min read<\/span><\/div>\n<ul data-node-id=\"0\" class=\"css-kw9lqy emevuu60\">\n<li data-node-id=\"0.0\">Starbucks just dropped its official spring menu, and it includes the all-new Iced Lavender Cream Chai, Iced Ube Coconut Macchiato, and Toasted Coconut Cream Cold Brew. <\/li>\n<li data-node-id=\"0.1\">All three drinks joined menus on Tuesday, March 3\u2014alongside returning favorites like the Iced Lavender Cream Matcha and Lavender Latte. <\/li>\n<li data-node-id=\"0.2\">The chain also updated its chai recipe to make it more customizable. Customers can now control the sweetness, spice, and overall intensity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-node-id=\"1\" class=\"css-18pb4rg emevuu60\"\/>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"2\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">Even if the Eggnog Latte is still living rent-free in your head (a full three months longer than it should be) or you\u2019ve been loyally rotating between the new-ish Pistachio Cream Cold Brew and Caramel Protein Matcha, allow me to introduce you to a new obsession\u2014or, <em data-node-id=\"2.3\">ahem<\/em>, obsessions. Starbucks\u2019 official spring menu has entered the chat. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"3\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">Today, the Seattle-based coffee giant released all-new Iced Lavender Cream Chai, Iced Ube Coconut Macchiato, and Toasted Coconut Cream Cold Brew. And honestly? You\u2019re about to forget all about your earlier menu hyperfixations. <em data-node-id=\"3.1\">Trust me<\/em>, I\u2019ve tried them all! <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"4\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">Here\u2019s everything you need to know about the Starbucks spring menu drop\u2014including what to add to your order rotation ASAP.<\/p>\n<section data-embed=\"watch-next\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-17\" data-node-id=\"5\" class=\"embed\"\/>\n<h2 id=\"iced-lavender-cream-chai\" data-node-id=\"6\" class=\"body-h2 css-iclhrb emevuu60\">Iced Lavender Cream Chai<\/h2>\n<section data-embed=\"body-image\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-18\" data-node-id=\"7\" class=\"embed\">\n<div size=\"medium\" data-embed=\"body-image\" class=\"align-center size-medium embed css-y6m8k e1fodxfw4\">\n<div class=\"css-uwraif e1fodxfw3\">\n<div class=\"css-p7qblm e1mlxuuw0\"><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"person holding iced lavender cream chai in a clear cup\" title=\"person holding iced lavender cream chai in a clear cup\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"4284\" height=\"5712\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/img-2912-jpg-69a5ed2f5b49d.jpg?crop=0.692xw:0.520xh;0.165xw,0.414xh&amp;resize=640:* 640w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/img-2912-jpg-69a5ed2f5b49d.jpg?crop=0.692xw:0.520xh;0.165xw,0.414xh&amp;resize=768:* 980w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/img-2912-jpg-69a5ed2f5b49d.jpg?crop=0.692xw:0.520xh;0.165xw,0.414xh&amp;resize=980:* 1120w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/img-2912-jpg-69a5ed2f5b49d.jpg?crop=0.692xw:0.520xh;0.165xw,0.414xh&amp;resize=980:* 1400w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/img-2912-jpg-69a5ed2f5b49d.jpg?crop=0.692xw:0.520xh;0.165xw,0.414xh&amp;resize=980:* 1800w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/img-2912-jpg-69a5ed2f5b49d.jpg?crop=0.692xw:0.520xh;0.165xw,0.414xh&amp;resize=980:* 2000w\" src=\"https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/img-2912-jpg-69a5ed2f5b49d.jpg?crop=0.692xw:0.520xh;0.165xw,0.414xh&amp;resize=980:*\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" data-dynamic-svg=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/www.delish.com\/_assets\/design-tokens\/fre\/static\/icons\/social\/pinterest.e8cf655.svg?primary=%2523ffffff\" loading=\"lazy\" data-testid=\"dynamic-svg-base\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" alt=\"pinterest\" class=\"css-4lml0h e1mlxuuw1\"\/><\/div>\n<p><figcaption data-theme-key=\"photo-credit-figcaption\" class=\"css-1am3yn9 e1g9hcy40\"><span data-theme-key=\"photo-credit-creditor\" class=\"css-l4pefh e1geg53v2\">Megan Schaltegger<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"8\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">The chain is ushering in lavender season once again, but this time with an all-new creation: The Iced Lavender Cream Chai\u2014alongside returning faves like the Iced Lavender Cream Matcha and Lavender Latte. And let me tell you, Starbucks just did their big one with this creation. <\/p>\n<section data-embed=\"body-image\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-19\" data-node-id=\"9\" class=\"embed\">\n<div size=\"medium\" data-embed=\"body-image\" class=\"align-center size-medium embed css-y6m8k e1fodxfw4\">\n<div class=\"css-uwraif e1fodxfw3\">\n<div class=\"css-p7qblm e1mlxuuw0\"><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"iced lavendar cream chai in a clear plastic cup\" title=\"iced lavendar cream chai in a clear plastic cup\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"4284\" height=\"5712\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/img-2915-jpg-69a5ed5137b86.jpg?crop=0.840xw:0.630xh;0.112xw,0.370xh&amp;resize=640:* 640w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/img-2915-jpg-69a5ed5137b86.jpg?crop=0.840xw:0.630xh;0.112xw,0.370xh&amp;resize=768:* 980w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/img-2915-jpg-69a5ed5137b86.jpg?crop=0.840xw:0.630xh;0.112xw,0.370xh&amp;resize=980:* 1120w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/img-2915-jpg-69a5ed5137b86.jpg?crop=0.840xw:0.630xh;0.112xw,0.370xh&amp;resize=980:* 1400w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/img-2915-jpg-69a5ed5137b86.jpg?crop=0.840xw:0.630xh;0.112xw,0.370xh&amp;resize=980:* 1800w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/img-2915-jpg-69a5ed5137b86.jpg?crop=0.840xw:0.630xh;0.112xw,0.370xh&amp;resize=980:* 2000w\" src=\"https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/img-2915-jpg-69a5ed5137b86.jpg?crop=0.840xw:0.630xh;0.112xw,0.370xh&amp;resize=980:*\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" data-dynamic-svg=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/www.delish.com\/_assets\/design-tokens\/fre\/static\/icons\/social\/pinterest.e8cf655.svg?primary=%2523ffffff\" loading=\"lazy\" data-testid=\"dynamic-svg-base\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" alt=\"pinterest\" class=\"css-4lml0h e1mlxuuw1\"\/><\/div>\n<p><figcaption data-theme-key=\"photo-credit-figcaption\" class=\"css-1am3yn9 e1g9hcy40\"><span data-theme-key=\"photo-credit-creditor\" class=\"css-l4pefh e1geg53v2\">Megan Schaltegger<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"10\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">The warm spices of chai (cinnamon, cardamom, clove, and ginger) married with subtle floral notes from the lavender-infused cream foam top could not feel more seasonal\u2014it\u2019s perfect for this in-between season. It says, \u201cWinter\u2019s not quite over, but spring is undoubtedly on its way.\u201d All in all, the bevvy is light and bright, with the right balance of flavors for a refreshing, easy sip.   <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"11\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">Plus, ICYMI, Starbucks has reworked its entire chai recipe to make it more customizable\u2014you can control the sweetness, spice, and overall intensity without sacrificing the drink&#8217;s identity. It still has those classic black tea and warm spices we all know and love.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"iced-ube-coconut-macchiato\" data-node-id=\"12\" class=\"body-h2 css-iclhrb emevuu60\">Iced Ube Coconut Macchiato<\/h2>\n<section data-embed=\"body-image\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-20\" data-node-id=\"13\" class=\"embed\">\n<div size=\"medium\" data-embed=\"body-image\" class=\"align-center size-medium embed css-y6m8k e1fodxfw4\">\n<div class=\"css-uwraif e1fodxfw3\">\n<div class=\"css-p7qblm e1mlxuuw0\"><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"iced ube coconut macchiato in a cardboard tray\" title=\"iced ube coconut macchiato in a cardboard tray\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"5712\" height=\"4284\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/img-2900-jpg-69a5ee12eff52.jpg?crop=0.395xw:0.526xh;0.308xw,0.397xh&amp;resize=640:* 640w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/img-2900-jpg-69a5ee12eff52.jpg?crop=0.395xw:0.526xh;0.308xw,0.397xh&amp;resize=768:* 980w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/img-2900-jpg-69a5ee12eff52.jpg?crop=0.395xw:0.526xh;0.308xw,0.397xh&amp;resize=980:* 1120w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/img-2900-jpg-69a5ee12eff52.jpg?crop=0.395xw:0.526xh;0.308xw,0.397xh&amp;resize=980:* 1400w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/img-2900-jpg-69a5ee12eff52.jpg?crop=0.395xw:0.526xh;0.308xw,0.397xh&amp;resize=980:* 1800w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/img-2900-jpg-69a5ee12eff52.jpg?crop=0.395xw:0.526xh;0.308xw,0.397xh&amp;resize=980:* 2000w\" src=\"https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/img-2900-jpg-69a5ee12eff52.jpg?crop=0.395xw:0.526xh;0.308xw,0.397xh&amp;resize=980:*\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" data-dynamic-svg=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/www.delish.com\/_assets\/design-tokens\/fre\/static\/icons\/social\/pinterest.e8cf655.svg?primary=%2523ffffff\" loading=\"lazy\" data-testid=\"dynamic-svg-base\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" alt=\"pinterest\" class=\"css-4lml0h e1mlxuuw1\"\/><\/div>\n<p><figcaption data-theme-key=\"photo-credit-figcaption\" class=\"css-1am3yn9 e1g9hcy40\"><span data-theme-key=\"photo-credit-creditor\" class=\"css-l4pefh e1geg53v2\">Megan Schaltegger<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"14\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">If you want to start manifesting vacay vibes now, try Starbucks\u2019 new Iced Ube Coconut Macchiato. You\u2019ll feel like you\u2019ve been transported to a Caribbean island with sun and fun thanks to the tropical and nutty espresso drink. The ube and coconut play off each other so well, creating a sweet, slightly tropical flavor profile that effortlessly balances the rich espresso. It\u2019s layered, bold, and creamy all at once. <\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"15\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">And bonus points: It will look so aesthetic on your Instagram Stories\u2014the colors are <em data-node-id=\"15.1\">wow<\/em>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"toasted-coconut-cream-cold-brew\" data-node-id=\"16\" class=\"body-h2 css-iclhrb emevuu60\">Toasted Coconut Cream Cold Brew<\/h2>\n<section data-embed=\"body-image\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-21\" data-node-id=\"17\" class=\"embed\">\n<div size=\"medium\" data-embed=\"body-image\" class=\"align-center size-medium embed css-y6m8k e1fodxfw4\">\n<div class=\"css-uwraif e1fodxfw3\">\n<div class=\"css-p7qblm e1mlxuuw0\"><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"hand holding toasted coconut cream cold brew in a clear cup\" title=\"hand holding toasted coconut cream cold brew in a clear cup\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"4284\" height=\"5712\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/img-2923-jpg-69a5eda816294.jpg?crop=0.762xw:0.572xh;0.138xw,0.267xh&amp;resize=640:* 640w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/img-2923-jpg-69a5eda816294.jpg?crop=0.762xw:0.572xh;0.138xw,0.267xh&amp;resize=768:* 980w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/img-2923-jpg-69a5eda816294.jpg?crop=0.762xw:0.572xh;0.138xw,0.267xh&amp;resize=980:* 1120w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/img-2923-jpg-69a5eda816294.jpg?crop=0.762xw:0.572xh;0.138xw,0.267xh&amp;resize=980:* 1400w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/img-2923-jpg-69a5eda816294.jpg?crop=0.762xw:0.572xh;0.138xw,0.267xh&amp;resize=980:* 1800w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/img-2923-jpg-69a5eda816294.jpg?crop=0.762xw:0.572xh;0.138xw,0.267xh&amp;resize=980:* 2000w\" src=\"https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/img-2923-jpg-69a5eda816294.jpg?crop=0.762xw:0.572xh;0.138xw,0.267xh&amp;resize=980:*\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" data-dynamic-svg=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/www.delish.com\/_assets\/design-tokens\/fre\/static\/icons\/social\/pinterest.e8cf655.svg?primary=%2523ffffff\" loading=\"lazy\" data-testid=\"dynamic-svg-base\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" alt=\"pinterest\" class=\"css-4lml0h e1mlxuuw1\"\/><\/div>\n<p><figcaption data-theme-key=\"photo-credit-figcaption\" class=\"css-1am3yn9 e1g9hcy40\"><span data-theme-key=\"photo-credit-creditor\" class=\"css-l4pefh e1geg53v2\">Megan Schaltegger<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"18\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">If you\u2019re not quite adventurous enough for the Iced Lavender Cream Chai or Iced Ube Coconut Macchiato\u2014or just like something a little more classic\u2014the Toasted Coconut Cream Cold Brew is the perfect order. <strong data-node-id=\"18.1\">In fact, it\u2019s my favorite option from the entire spring menu<\/strong>. The coconut mellows the rich, cold-brew flavor (without letting it overshadow) and tastes seasonal without triggering a full-blown sugar rush. It has more of a caramelized, nutty sweetness than a dessert flavor\u2014perfection.<\/p>\n<section data-embed=\"editorial-link\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-22\" data-node-id=\"19\" class=\"embed\">\n<aside class=\"css-1hu65xl e94w1mj1\"\/><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>3 min read Starbucks just dropped its official spring menu, and it includes the all-new Iced Lavender Cream Chai, Iced Ube Coconut Macchiato, and Toasted Coconut Cream Cold Brew. All three drinks joined menus on Tuesday, March 3\u2014alongside returning favorites like the Iced Lavender Cream Matcha and Lavender Latte. 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