Starbucks releases 3 new summer drinks, holding off on pumpkin spice (for now)

While these drinks can technically be ordered year-round by customizing an order, customers can find these specialty drinks on the homepage of their Starbucks app.

Some may say it's never too early for pumpkin spice.

We've seen Dunkin, 7-Eleven, and even Krispy Kreme roll out their festive fall flavors this month, despite the official start of the season being more than a month away.

Starbucks, however, is still hanging on to the summer sunshine for a little while longer.

The Seattle-based coffee chain announced three new remixes of customer favorites on Monday.

The new drinks include:

  • Chocolate Cream Cold Brew with Caramel Syrup in a Caramel Lined Cup
  • Iced Chai Tea Latte with Matcha Cream Cold Foam
  • Blended Iced Black Tea Lemonade

While these drinks can technically be ordered year-round by customizing an order, customers can find these specialty drinks on the homepage of the Starbucks app.

The Blended Iced Black Tea Lemonade follows the coffee chain's launch in June of their blended Refreshers (which have been added to the permanent menu.)

As for when customers can expect pumpkin spice in 2023 — Starbucks has been tight-lipped.

"We’re not quite ready to welcome fall in Starbucks stores," the coffee chain said in a statement to NBC. "Customers can start to enjoy Starbucks fall flavors with the returning Starbucks Iced Espresso Pumpkin Spice Latte and Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino Chilled Coffee Drink, available now where groceries are sold."

TODAY reported earlier this month on the company's rumored fall menu launching Aug. 24, though for now, Starbucks customers will have to enjoy what's left of summer.

You might have noticed that your morning cup of coffee is costing a lot more these days— nearly double since last year— and climate change is partly to blame. But small businesses like Nguyen Coffee Supply in New York and FRINJ Coffee in California are working to protect the industry with a more sustainable product.
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