Starbucks confirmed its Winter Menu 2026 lineup ahead of a January 6 launch date. Two new Dubai chocolate-inspired drinks lead the seasonal refresh, joined by returning pistachio favorites, new protein beverages, breakfast updates, and a celebrity food collaboration tied to the release window.
Dubai Chocolate Drinks Join Starbucks Winter Menu
Starbucks confirmed two new iced beverages inspired by the Dubai chocolate trend for its Winter Menu 2026. The drinks are the Iced Dubai Chocolate Matcha and the Iced Dubai Chocolate Mocha, both available starting January 6.
The Iced Dubai Chocolate Matcha combines unsweetened matcha with pistachio sauce, milk, and ice, finished with chocolate cream cold foam and a salted brown-buttery topping. The Iced Dubai Chocolate Mocha layers Starbucks Espresso Roast, chocolate mocha sauce, and milk over ice, topped with pistachio cream cold foam and the same salted brown-buttery finish. Both are available for a limited time this winter.
The naming directly references Dubai, marking a rare instance where the city serves as explicit flavor inspiration on a global Starbucks menu. The drinks draw from viral customer orders that circulated online in 2025.
Pistachio Flavor Returns With a New Addition
Pistachio makes its official return to Starbucks menus on January 6, 2026. Returning drinks include the Pistachio Latte and Pistachio Cream Cold Brew, both previously featured during winter seasons.
Starbucks also confirmed a brand-new Pistachio Cortado — three Blonde Espresso ristretto shots with pistachio flavor, steamed milk, and a salted brown-buttery topping — which has not appeared on prior menus. The cortado joins the pistachio lineup as a new winter offering for the season, and pistachio syrup availability was announced alongside the winter menu reveal.
Caramel Protein Drinks and Sugar-Free Syrup Expansion
Starbucks continues expanding its protein drink offerings with caramel-flavored additions: the Caramel Protein Matcha and the Caramel Protein Latte. Both follow the earlier introduction of protein drinks at Starbucks and remain part of the winter menu release.
Starbucks also confirmed a new sugar-free caramel syrup launching on January 6. Unlike the seasonal drinks, the syrup becomes a permanent menu item available throughout the year.
Breakfast Menu Updates for Winter 2026
The Winter Menu 2026 includes notable changes to Starbucks breakfast options. Starbucks confirmed the limited-time addition of Truffle, Mushroom and Brie Egg Bites. The company also announced an updated Turkey Bacon Breakfast Sandwich featuring cherrywood-smoked turkey bacon and sharp white cheddar cheese — a flavor-focused adjustment tied to the winter refresh. Both breakfast items arrive alongside the drink lineup on January 6.
Starbucks Teases Khloud Collaboration
Starbucks shared a teaser suggesting a partnership with Khloud, the protein popcorn brand founded by Khloé Kardashian. The teaser appeared on Starbucks social media referencing the Winter Menu 2026 timing. Confirmed as part of the launch: individual-size bags of Khloud Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn Protein Popcorn (7 grams of protein per serving), available year-round at Starbucks locations.
The Starbucks Winter Menu 2026 introduces Dubai-inspired chocolate drinks, brings pistachio flavors back with a new cortado, expands protein beverages, updates breakfast items, and lands a celebrity-backed snack collaboration. The full menu became available on January 6, 2026.
