Starbucks Begins Selling 'Toffee Nut Latte,' With 40 Million Cups Sold to Date

Winter-Inspired Drinks, Food, and Merchandise Debut

Starbucks Korea will kick off the Christmas season on October 22, unveiling drinks, food, and merchandise inspired by the spirit of winter.

On October 21, Starbucks announced the return of its Toffee Nut Latte, Winter Scotch Vanilla Latte, which pairs rich coffee with buttery butterscotch notes, and Classic Vin Chaud Hibiscus Tea, a nonalcoholic drink with a red-wine-inspired base and the flavor of classic vin chaud. First launched in Korea in 2002, the Toffee Nut Latte is one of Starbucks' signature seasonal drinks and has been a winter favorite every year since, with cumulative sales exceeding 40 million cups.

Starbucks will also launch a new Apricot Joyful Medley Tea Latte, a winter-inspired take on the Apricot Joyful Medley Shaken Tea, which was well received this summer, particularly by female customers in their 20s and 30s. The company will also continue offering popular fall drinks, including the Black Glazed Latte, Matcha Glazed Tea Latte, and Hojicha Glazed Tea Latte, giving customers a wider range of choices.

A variety of food items will also be available. This year, Starbucks has expanded its dessert lineup to meet demand for year-end gatherings and special occasions. The offerings include a Nutella Moist Whipped Cream Cake and a Nutella Baguette Salt Bread, both featuring sweet Nutella spread, as well as a range of Christmas-themed desserts: a Rudolph Cookie Cheesecake, Santa Red Velvet Cheesecake, Tree Matcha Crunch Cake, and Snowman Macaron.

The Beef Melt Baguette Sandwich, which was a hit last winter, will also return. This popular winter item features a crispy baguette filled with richly flavored beef, savory Colby Jack cheese, roasted onions, and bell peppers.

Starbucks will also unveil a special lineup of limited-edition seasonal merchandise inspired by the excitement of Christmas. The collection features Bearista designs inspired by gingerbread and marshmallows, capturing the anticipation of Christmas and the cozy year-end atmosphere. The warm and charming feel of winter is reflected throughout the products. The lineup includes seasonal tumblers and mugs, as well as a range of other items, including the Tree Dancing Bearista Plush, offering options for year-end gifts and keepsakes.

Starbucks is also enhancing customer benefits for the Christmas season. For four days only, from October 22 to 25, customers can get 20% off seven select food items. Through October 28, Starbucks Rewards Green and Gold members can earn up to three bonus Stars when they purchase any of four seasonal drinks.

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