sevendayweekender – Starbucks has officially welcomed spring with its new seasonal menu. Set to launch across all U.S. locations on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. The lineup includes a brand-new Iced Cherry Chai, returning lavender beverages, and a permanent addition—the Jalapeño Chicken Pocket.
The Iced Cherry Chai offers a fresh twist on Starbucks’ classic Iced Chai Latte. This new drink blends black tea infused with cinnamon, clove, and warming spices, mixed with milk and ice, and topped with cherry cream cold foam and cherry crunch topping.
Billy Altieri, Starbucks’ lead beverage developer, described the new drink as a perfect balance of flavors. “With every sip, you get a creamy texture, warm spices, and hints of cherry—it all comes together in an approachable way,” he said in a press release.
In addition to beverages, Starbucks is introducing the Jalapeño Chicken Pocket as a permanent menu item. Offering a bold, savory option for customers looking for a flavorful snack.
Lavender Drinks Return for Spring
Starbucks is reintroducing fan-favorite lavender beverages just in time for spring. Alongside the new Iced Cherry Chai, customers can enjoy several lavender-infused drinks for a limited time:
- Iced Lavender Cream Oatmilk Matcha: A smooth matcha blend with oatmilk, served over ice and topped with lavender cream cold foam.
- Iced Lavender Latte: Starbucks Blonde Espresso combined with oatmilk, ice, and floral lavender notes; also available hot.
- Lavender Crème Frappuccino Blended Beverage: A mix of lavender, vanilla syrup, milk, and ice, topped with whipped cream.
For added customization, Starbucks now offers Cherry Cream Cold Foam and Lavender Cream Cold Foam. Customers can enhance almost any drink with these new flavors while supplies last.
Jalapeño Chicken Pocket Joins Permanent Menu
The Jalapeño Chicken Pocket is Starbucks’ latest addition to its permanent food menu. This new savory option features diced chicken, charred poblanos, green jalapeños, three-chile-pepper cheese, and jalapeño cream cheese, all wrapped in toasted chile lavash flatbread.
For a limited time, customers ordering a breakfast sandwich, wrap, egg bites, baked goods, lunch sandwich, or pocket can receive a free packet of Truff Original or Jalapeño Lime Hot Sauce. The offer is available for in-store, drive-thru, Starbucks app, and delivery orders.
With the return of lavender drinks and the addition of the Jalapeño Chicken Pocket, Starbucks’ spring menu brings fresh flavors to both its beverage and food selections.
New Spring Drinkware Collection Arrives at Starbucks
Starbucks has released its latest spring drinkware collection, featuring cold cups, water bottles, and tumblers in vibrant seasonal colors. These new designs are now available on shelves at locations nationwide.
In addition to the seasonal collection, Starbucks is introducing its Artist Collaboration Series, set to launch on March 4. This special edition features designs from Misha Tyutyunik, a Brooklyn-based muralist, painter, and illustrator. Inspired by the interconnected relationship between humans and nature, Tyutyunik’s artwork brings a unique artistic touch to reusable drinkware.
Customers can explore the colorful new drinkware options while enjoying Starbucks’ spring menu. With both seasonal designs and artistic collaborations, the collection offers a fresh way to celebrate the arrival of spring.
