✨ Updated October 2026
Starbucks New Drinks 2026: Every New Menu Item This Year
The newest Starbucks drinks right now, what is coming next, and a full 2026 timeline of every seasonal launch, from the winter protein lattes to the holiday Tiramisu Velvet Latte.
The newest Starbucks drinks in October 2026 are the Aerocano (added September 29) and the Halloween Black Cat Frappuccino (from October 22). Next up is the holiday menu on November 5, 2026, which brings the new Tiramisu Velvet Latte, Tiramisu Velvet Cold Brew and Apple Pomegranate Refresher.
New Right Now (Fall 2026)
| Drink | Available from | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Black Cat Frappuccino | Oct. 22, 2026 | Chocolate cake-flavored Crème Frappuccino with whipped cream and chocolate cat ears (limited time, select stores) |
| Aerocano | Sept. 29, 2026 | Blonde Espresso air-whipped into a light, cascading foam, served iced (15 calories, Grande) |
| Chaider | Aug. 25, 2026 | Cider-inspired chai with cinnamon and sweet spice |
| Iced Banana Bread Latte | Aug. 25, 2026 | Banana, cinnamon and brown sugar flavors with espresso |
| Iced Banana Bread Chai | Aug. 25, 2026 | Banana bread flavors with chai |
| Iced Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso | Aug. 25, 2026 | Pumpkin cream on shaken espresso (310 calories, Grande) |
| Pumpkin Spice Chai | Aug. 25, 2026 | Chai with pumpkin spice (260 calories, Grande) |
| Iced Pumpkin Cream Matcha | Aug. 25, 2026 | Matcha topped with pumpkin cream (350 calories, Grande) |
See the full lineup with release dates on our Starbucks fall menu 2026 page.
Coming Next: Holiday Menu (Nov. 5, 2026)
- Tiramisu Velvet Latte (hot or iced) and Tiramisu Velvet Cold Brew, topped with mascarpone cold foam and cocoa and coffee dusting.
- Apple Pomegranate Refresher with popping pomegranate-flavored pearls, plus the coconutmilk Snowy Apple.
- Returning: Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, Sugar Cookie Latte and Gingerbread Chai.
Details are on the Starbucks holiday menu 2026 page.
Every New Starbucks Drink in 2026
| Launch | Season | New drinks |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 6 | Winter | Caramel Protein Latte, Caramel Protein Matcha (both year-round), Iced Dubai Chocolate Matcha, Iced Dubai Chocolate Mocha, Pistachio Cortado; Pistachio Latte and Pistachio Cream Cold Brew returned |
| Apr. 7 | Spring | Energy Refreshers (125 mg caffeine in a Grande) in any flavor, Mango Strawberry Refreshers and Mango Dream, Iced Mango Cream Matcha, Iced Mango Cream Chai, Iced Ube Coconut Cream Shaken Espresso |
| May 12 | Summer | Tropical Butterfly Refresher (passionfruit and guava with mango-pineapple pearls) and returning horchata-inspired espresso drinks |
| July 14 | Summer | Blended Energy Refreshers, including the Blended Pink Energy Drink and Blended Passionfruit Guava Lemonade Energy Refresher (up to 105 mg caffeine, Grande) |
| Aug. 25 | Fall | Iced Pumpkin Cream Shaken Espresso, Pumpkin Spice Chai, Iced Pumpkin Cream Matcha, Iced Banana Bread Latte, Iced Banana Bread Chai, Chaider |
| Sept. 29 | Fall | Aerocano |
| Oct. 22 | Halloween | Black Cat Frappuccino |
| Nov. 5 | Holiday | Tiramisu Velvet Latte, Tiramisu Velvet Cold Brew, Apple Pomegranate Refresher, Snowy Apple |
New Drinks That Are Staying Year-Round
Most seasonal drinks leave when the next season starts, but Starbucks has said these 2026 additions are staying:
- Caramel Protein Latte and Caramel Protein Matcha (from January)
- Energy Refreshers and the caffeine-free option for all Refreshers (from April)
- Mango Strawberry Refreshers, Mango Dream and mango cold foam (from April)
- Iced Banana Bread Latte and Iced Banana Bread Chai, available beyond fall
Caramel Protein Latte
Caramel Protein Matcha
Iced Protein Matcha
Pistachio Latte
How to Find New Drinks at Your Store
- Open the Starbucks app and check the “Featured” or seasonal section; it only shows drinks your selected store carries.
- New drinks usually launch on a Tuesday or Thursday, and some arrive at “select stores” first.
- Limited-time drinks can sell out before the season ends, especially Frappuccinos with special toppings.
Browse everything else on the Starbucks drinks menu.
Starbucks New Drinks FAQs
What is the newest drink at Starbucks?
The Black Cat Frappuccino, available from October 22, 2026 at select US stores, and the Aerocano, added September 29, 2026.
What new drinks are coming to Starbucks?
The holiday menu on November 5, 2026 adds the Tiramisu Velvet Latte, Tiramisu Velvet Cold Brew and Apple Pomegranate Refresher.
What is an Aerocano?
A Starbucks iced espresso drink made with Blonde Espresso that is air-whipped into a light foam. It has about 15 calories in a Grande.
Are the protein lattes permanent?
Yes. Starbucks added the Caramel Protein Latte and Caramel Protein Matcha to the year-round menu in January 2026.
How often does Starbucks release new drinks?
Several times a year, usually with each season: winter (January), spring (March–April), summer (May–July), fall (late August) and holiday (early November).
Launch dates and descriptions are from Starbucks announcements. starbukmenu.com is not affiliated with Starbucks Corporation.