Starbucks has officially launched its 2025 spring menu, bringing a mix of returning favorites and new additions to its stores nationwide. The menu features a variety of beverages and food items, including the new Iced Cherry Chai, returning lavender drinks, and a new food item, the Jalapeno Chicken Pocket.
Iced Cherry Chai: It is a mix of black tea, spices, and cherry cold foam. The look of the drink is very visually appealing with the light pink color. I rate it a 7/10. It’s sweet and refreshing, with a nice balance of creamy and spicy flavors. The cherry tastes real, which is adequate, but it might be too flavorful to be a usual drink for me.
Lavender drinks are back! The lavender drinks are back in store, including the Iced Lavender Cream Oat Milk Matcha, Ice Lavender Latte, and Lavender Creme Frappuccino.
Iced Lavender Cream Oat Milk Matcha: Matcha and oatmilk, topped with lavender cream. I rate this drink a 6/10. The matcha is smooth, and the lavender has an interesting twist, but it’s a lot. Good if you’re into both, but definitely not for everyone.
Ice Lavender Latte: Espresso, oatmilk, ice, and lavender. The cold drink is also offered hot. This drink is a 7/10 for me. The espresso goes well with the lavender, making it sweet and floral. It’s delicious, but the lavender can be strong, so mix it well.
Lavender Creme Frappuccino Blended Beverage: Lavender, vanilla, milk, and ice, topped with whipped cream. I rate this a 5/10. The drink is super sweet and doesn’t taste like coffee, so it’s more like dessert. The lavender is subtle, but it feels fake.
Jalapeno Chicken Pocket: This new item has chicken, peppers, cheese, and jalapeno cream cheese in a flatbread. I rate this a 6/10 While the flatbread is very nice and airy, the filling could use some work. This chicken is not spicy enough and could use some more flavor overall. In terms of the general stuffing of the flatbread, it could definitely be filled up more.
Overall, the Starbucks 2025 spring menu is a mix of good and bad. Some drinks are great, like the lavender Matcha Malt and Iced Cherry Chai, while others need work. There’s something for most people, so it’s worth trying to find your favorites.
