The&nbsp;<a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/ca-en/stories/2020/the-holiday-season-at-starbucks-starts-tomorrow/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">holidays have officially arrived at Starbucks</a>. In Japan, you can celebrate the season with a latte that tastes like a Cranberry Bliss® Bar. In Europe, you can warm up with a vegan Truffle Deluxe Hot Chocolate. And just about everywhere, you can enjoy a classic&nbsp;<a href="https://www.starbucks.ca/menu/product/496/hot?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fhot-coffees%2Fmochas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Peppermint Mocha</a>. Here is a virtual tour of Starbucks holiday beverages around the globe, available at participating stores while supplies last.

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This creamy seasonal beverage infuses black tea with Tahitian vanilla flavour and caramel sauce for a smooth, mellow taste of tea and milk.

The Matcha x Matcha White Chocolate Frappuccino and Matcha x Matcha White Chocolate are serving double the holiday cheer! The Matcha x Matcha White Chocolate Frappuccino brings marbled layers of aromatic matcha swirled between cool white chocolatey cream, finished with brownie bits and powdered sugar. Served hot, the Matcha x Matcha White Chocolate combines rich matcha with a base of fluffy milk foam and sweet, smooth white chocolatey flavour.

The sweet and spicy flavours of baked apple and cinnamon are also delicious as an icy treat. The new&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://stories.starbucks.com/asia/stories/2020/starbucks-brings-back-the-holidays-in-asia/" target="_blank">Jolly Baked Apple Cold Brew</a>&nbsp;features Starbucks® Cold Brew coffee with a hint of baked apple flavour, topped with a snowy layer of baked apple cold foam and a dusting of cinnamon. Available iced and as Nitro Cold Brew.

The new&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://stories.starbucks.com/asia/stories/2020/starbucks-brings-back-the-holidays-in-asia/" target="_blank">Jolly Baked Apple Latte</a>&nbsp;is “jolly good!” Made with a creamy blend of Starbucks® signature espresso, steamed milk and spiced apples and topped with a delicate drizzle of baked apple sauce and candied apple sprinkles on a cloud of whipped cream. Available hot, iced and blended.&nbsp;

Celebrate the festive season where the weather is warm with a Strawberry Mocha Frappuccino. It’s made with white chocolate mocha and blended with a creamy mixture of milk, espresso and ice poured over layers of mocha sauce, whipped cream and strawberry drizzle.

Inspired by&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.starbucks.ca/menu/product/506/single?parent=%2Ffood%2Fbakery%2Fdessert-bars" target="_blank">Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bar</a>, the Berry x Berry White Mocha features the beloved dessert’s red berry and white cheesecake flavours. The sweet-tart beverage is made with white chocolate-flavoured sauce, mixed berry sauce, steamed milk and espresso. The Berry x Berry No-Bake Cheesecake Frappuccino is concocted with the same white chocolate-flavoured and mixed berry sauces, topped with a mound of whipped cream, bright red raspberry-flavoured meringue pieces and white chocolate shavings.

The holiday beverage is inspired by the delicious chocolate lava cake, featuring the taste of dark chocolate and Starbucks signature espresso,&nbsp;topped with a sprinkle of soft and sweet dark chocolate cake crust.

For those who believe you can never have too much chocolate, the&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://stories.starbucks.com/emea/stories/2020/starbucks-red-cups-return-with-two-classics-fully-vegan-for-the-first-time/" target="_blank">Truffle Deluxe Hot Chocolate</a>&nbsp;is perfection – with creamy hot chocolate, mocha whipped cream and a chocolatey truffle topping.

Espresso and steamed milk are perfectly combined along with white chocolate mocha sauce and topped with whipped cream, swirl of cranberry drizzle and crystallized cranberry sugar. Available hot, iced and blended.

Eggnog latte was the&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2019/starbucks-peppermint-mocha-a-love-story/" target="_blank">original Starbucks holiday handcrafted beverage</a>, first served in 1986. More than 30 years later, the recipe is still the same, with signature espresso combined with creamy, steamed eggnog and served with a dusting of ground nutmeg.

Rich, buttery sweet&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://en.starbucks.com.cy/promo/holiday/toffee-nut-latte" target="_blank">Toffee Nut Latte</a>&nbsp;is made with toffee nut syrup combined with signature espresso, steamed milk and topped with whipped cream and a delicious toffee nut flavoured topping. A Toffee Nut Crunch Latte with a sprinkle of toffee nut topping is available in Asia.

A <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2019/starbucks-peppermint-mocha-a-love-story/" target="_blank">holiday classic since 2000</a>, Gingerbread Latte is made with Starbucks signature espresso, steamed milk and gingerbread syrup topped with gingerbread flavoured whipped cream and a delicious wafer topping. In Europe, the beverage is also available in a vegan option.

This Starbucks classic beverage has been a beloved part of the holiday season since it made its&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2019/starbucks-peppermint-mocha-a-love-story/" target="_blank">delicious debut in 2002</a>, and is the only holiday handcrafted beverage available in every Starbucks market in the world. It’s made with Starbucks signature espresso, steamed milk, sweet mocha sauce and peppermint-flavoured syrup with a crown of whipped cream. For the finishing touch – a sprinkle of dark chocolate curls in the Americas and a topping of candy cane pieces and swirls of mocha drizzle in Europe and Asia. Available hot, iced or as a Frappuccino blended beverage.

Caramelized white chocolate mocha sauce meets espresso and steamed milk with the&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.starbucks.com/menu/product/2122482/hot?parent=%2Fdrinks%2Fhot-coffees%2Fmochas" target="_blank">Toasted White Chocolate Mocha</a>, which is then finished with whipped cream and a celebratory topping of holiday sugar sparkles and crispy white pearls. Available hot, iced or as a Frappuccino blended beverage.

No matter where you are, you can enjoy a virtual tour of Starbucks holiday beverages around the globe, highlighting the unique flavours on the Starbucks menu this season.

Merry Golden Christmas Tree Latte! A Tour of Starbucks Holiday Drinks around the World

Starbucks Canada

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Langley, B.C. Starbucks store manager, Sonja Olsen started out with a small idea to spread holiday cheer to seniors – one that has quickly snowballed into a community-wide initiative.&nbsp;

In less than two weeks, Olsen and her team at the 200th St. Starbucks have collected hundreds of greeting cards filled with messages of care for the community’s seniors who may be spending the holidays alone this year due to the pandemic.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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“I didn’t think this was going to gain this much traction,” says Olsen, who came up with the idea, thinking about her own grandmother who lives in an assisted-living home in Burnaby and will be one of many seniors who may not be able to celebrate the holidays with her loved ones this year.&nbsp;Olsen and her team were discussing the store’s plans for Starbucks annual Season of Cheer, which empowers partners (employees) to find ways to connect with their community, spread kindness, and give back wherever and whenever possible.

And while community service is challenged by the pandemic this year, partners have found creative ways to give back.&nbsp;

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Olsen initially set out 60 blank cards on a table in the store. Next to them, she put up a small sign welcoming partners and customers alike to write a card to a senior in a care home. To her surprise, the simple ask really resonated with the community, and the store had to consistently restock the cards.

In the first week word spread quickly about the store’s initiative, and soon the phone started ringing with calls from multiple elementary school teachers looking to get their classes involved.

Many of the cards include drawings from children who have visited the store, but what’s even more heartwarming, Olsen says, are the messages people have been leaving.&nbsp;

“I’ve read through so many of them and some will actually bring you to tears,” says Olsen. “There’s a tremendous amount of ‘You are not alone.’ And there are so many people who have left their phone numbers for seniors so they have someone to talk to. ‘If you’re lonely call me. I want to hear about your life,’ some say.”

Uplifting the community

In addition to the holiday cards, Olsen’s store will also begin collecting gifts for seniors to continue spreading holiday cheer. The store will set up a drop-off box for anyone who wants to give something small, like a box of chocolates or slippers, fully respecting social distancing and store safety protocols. The store will then arrange for the gifts and cards to be delivered to senior care homes.

“[The initiative] just keeps growing and my store partners have become very invested in what’s happening,” Olsen says. “They are feeling a tremendous amount of responsibility. Now that we have the community’s attention, what can we do?”

That’s why, on top of sending cards and gifts to seniors, Olsen and her store partners have also started collecting items for their local food bank.

“I’m at the point where I’m collecting so much holiday joy that I’m just trying to figure out how to spread it,” Olsen laughs.

Langley, B.C. Starbucks store manager, Sonja Olsen started out with a small idea to spread holiday cheer to seniors – one that has quickly snowballed into a community-wide initiative.

Behind the Green Apron: Starbucks Partners in B.C. Remind Seniors ‘You are Not Alone’ with Hundreds of Holiday Cards

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Starbucks has found a way to bring a little extra joy to the holidays and help customers virtually connect and share warm moments together, while apart.

This year “home for the holidays” may have a new, literal meaning for many. To help bring some holiday magic to your socially distant celebrations, Starbucks and Snapchat have created a Canadian-exclusive way to bring people together, virtually. &nbsp;

Starting this week, Canadians can create virtual holiday cards, featuring adorable animated scenes that can be personalized with your face and another person’s on Snapchat. The cards – which are only available in English – create a virtual way for customers to still “hang out” as ornaments on a tree or be “present” with their friend or family member wrapped in a bow, all while remaining safely apart.

“Customers look to Starbucks for comfort and joy over the holidays, and this year is no different. While we may have to adapt our celebrations this year, Starbucks is making it easy for loved ones to share a laugh and stay connected,” says Peter Furnish, vice-president, Marketing, Starbucks Canada. “This special holiday card is meant to add a spot of brightness to our customers’ lives and bring loved ones together, while physically distant.”

This Canadian-exclusive experience was created in association with Starbucks Canada, Snapchat and creative agency, Public Office. The Starbucks virtual greeting card on Snapchat is just another way the company is working to help customers enjoy the holidays safely this year. In addition to this virtual card experience, customers can also treat a loved one to a surprise <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.ubereats.com/ca/brand/starbucks/?utm_source=starbucks_can&amp;utm_medium=brandpage&amp;utm_content=PAowned" target="_blank">Starbucks® delivery</a> on Uber Eats or send a Starbucks eGift online on <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.starbucks.ca/gift" target="_blank">Starbucks.ca</a> or through the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.starbucks.ca/rewards/mobile-apps" target="_blank">Starbucks® app</a>.

For a more in-depth guide on how to safely enjoy Starbucks this holiday season, <a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en/stories/2020/celebrating-the-holidays-at-starbucks-canada/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">click here</a>.

Starbucks has found a way to bring a little extra joy to the holidays and help customers virtually connect and share warm moments together, while apart.

“Hang Out” and “Be Present” Virtually with Starbucks and Snapchat this Holiday

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On your next coffee run, pick up a thoughtful gift while you sip on your <a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en/stories/2020/comfort-and-joy-starbucks-canada-brings-back-holiday-favourites/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">favourite holiday beverage</a> like the Peppermint Mocha, Caramel&nbsp;Brulée&nbsp;Latte or Gingerbread Latte. From cold cups and colour changing cups to coffee-themed ornaments and stocking stuffers, Starbucks lineup of seasonal gifts is the perfect way to share a little joy with those on your gift list.

Holiday Colour Changing Cup (16 oz)

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Starbucks new Holiday Colour Changing Cup offers a festive twist to the fan-favourite drinkware, transforming from green to red when the cup contains hot liquid.&nbsp;Price: $4.00

Colour Changing Hot Cup Set (6-pack, 16 oz each)

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Starbucks new 6-pack of Colour Changing Hot Cups are detailed with candy cane prints that change colours when the cups contain hot liquid. Gift them or switch up your daily coffee routine with a different cup for nearly every day of the week! Price: $23.95

Glitter Cold Cup Set (5-pack, 24 oz each)

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Customers can also find a new 5-pack of Glitter Cold Cups available in an assortment of colours with a subtle glitter finish that gives a little shimmer to your day. Price: $26.95

Sequin Cold Cups (24 oz)

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Full of holiday cheer, the Sequin Cold Cups are available in light and dark variations. Price: $26.95

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The eye-catching new Grid Cold Cups are available in three colours – Pink, Silver, and Purple – and feature a grid-like texture similar to the fan-favourite Starbucks <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B4pbCCVng9M/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bling Cold Cups</a>. Price: $27.95

Bubble Mint Cold Cup (24 oz)

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Nothing compliments your morning cold brew on a crisp winter morning like a minty green cold cup. Starbucks new Bubble Mint Cold Cup is available exclusively at Starbucks licensed store locations in the U.S. and Canada, including those within grocers, airports, hospitals and more.&nbsp;Price: $26.95

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Looking for a stocking stuffer? Pick up Starbucks new set of two reusable straws, made for a 24-oz cup, that also conveniently comes with a cleaning brush and beautifully designed zipper pouch. Price: $11.95

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Inspired by Starbucks holiday cups, this festive ornament is the perfect gift for any Starbucks fan. Price: $11.95 

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For those who won’t be exchanging gifts with their friends or loved ones in person this year, a Starbucks gift card or an <a href="https://www.starbucks.ca/gift" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">eGift</a> is a perfect way to show you’re thinking of them (with eGift, you can even send your gift via messaging platforms like iMessage). Starbucks gift cards come in a variety of festive designs and can be loaded with amounts from $5 - $500.

From cold cups and colour changing cups to coffee-themed ornaments and stocking stuffers, Starbucks lineup of seasonal gifts is the perfect way to share a little joy with those on your gift list.

Get Ahead on Your Holiday Shopping with Festive Starbucks Gifts

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It’s <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en/stories/2020/the-holiday-season-at-starbucks-starts-tomorrow/" data-type="URL" data-id="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en/stories/2020/the-holiday-season-at-starbucks-starts-tomorrow/" target="_blank">holiday time at Starbucks</a>, and your favourite holiday beverages are back starting tomorrow (Nov. 6). Starbucks is kicking off the season by giving customers a red collectible holiday cup when they order any beverage of any size at participating stores in Canada. The offer starts when participating stores open on Nov. 6 while supplies last, quantities are limited. This year’s cup will warm your heart as well as your hands, with a <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en/stories/2020/the-holiday-season-at-starbucks-starts-tomorrow/" data-type="URL" data-id="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en/stories/2020/the-holiday-season-at-starbucks-starts-tomorrow/" target="_blank">festive design</a>&nbsp;that evokes a cozy holiday sweater.

The free collectible cup offer is available for orders picked up in participating Canadian stores (including café, drive-thru and curbside) and through <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.ubereats.com/ca/brand/starbucks/?utm_source=starbucks_can&amp;utm_medium=brandpage&amp;utm_content=PAowned" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.ubereats.com/ca/brand/starbucks/?utm_source=starbucks_can&amp;utm_medium=brandpage&amp;utm_content=PAowned" target="_blank">Starbucks Delivers</a> with Uber Eats. The <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.starbucks.ca/rewards/mobile-apps" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.starbucks.ca/rewards/mobile-apps" target="_blank">Starbucks app</a> makes it easy to find a Starbucks location, check store hours, order ahead and use contactless payment. (<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en/stories/2020/how-to-guide-for-digital-ordering-at-starbucks/" target="_blank">Here’s a guide to show you how.</a>) When making a plan for your visit know that Starbucks has taken a number of actions to protect the <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en/stories/2020/what-customers-need-to-know-about-starbucks-response-to-covid-19/" target="_blank">health and well-being of our customers and partners</a> (employees), and strives to meet or exceed the standards outlined by the Public Health Agency of Canada for a safe experience, including continued emphasis on&nbsp;cleaning and sanitizing protocols in stores and enhanced store signage to support social distancing.

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Offer is good for any beverage (hot, iced or blended).

Starbucks Holiday Cups 2020

Starbucks is giving a free limited-edition red holiday cup to customers who order any beverage at participating Canadian stores on Nov. 6, while supplies last.

Our Gift to You: Starbucks to Give Away Collectible Holiday Cups on Nov. 6

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The <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en/stories/2020/the-holiday-season-at-starbucks-starts-tomorrow/" target="_blank">holidays have arrived</a> at Starbucks and this year, we’re bringing back all the familiar and special flavours customers love in our signature holiday cups to help spark joy in even the smallest of moments.

Starbucks® Holiday Beverages

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Back for its 18th year, this holiday classic is made with our signature espresso, steamed milk, sweet mocha sauce and peppermint-flavoured syrup. It's all topped off with whipped cream and dark chocolate curls. 

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Caramel Brûlé Latte

The Caramel Brûlé Latte combines espresso, steamed milk and rich Caramel Brûlé Sauce, and is topped with whipped cream and Caramel Brûlé Topping.

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Chestnut Praline Latte&nbsp;

The Chestnut Praline Latte combines espresso, steamed milk and flavours of caramelized chestnuts and spices before being topped with whipped cream and spiced praline crumbs. 

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The Eggnog Latte is a perennial holiday favourite made with rich, steamed eggnog and our signature espresso. Then we top it off with a dusting of ground nutmeg for the perfect finish.

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This Canadian exclusive is based on the classic Americano Misto! It’s espresso flavoured with Irish Cream syrup, combined with hot water, steamed milk and a light layer of foam, and finished with a strike of cocoa powder topping.

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Made with Starbucks® Cold Brew or Nitro Cold Brew with Irish Cream syrup, this beverage is topped with a frothy cap of Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam like a layer of fresh snow and a dusting of cocoa powder.

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Sweet and spicy Gingerbread syrup is combined with espresso and steamed milk, and topped with whipped cream and ground nutmeg.&nbsp;

Holiday Treats and Sweets

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There might be a little magic in this buttery shortbread snowman cookie dressed up in white chocolatey icing. 

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Cranberry Bliss® Bar

A blondie cake base, topped with sweet cream cheese icing and tart, dried cranberries and orange flavoured drizzle. Also available for purchase by the tray!

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Peppermint Brownie Cake Pop

Peppermint chocolate cake mixed with buttercream and candy cane pieces, dipped in white chocolatey coating and sprinkled with candy cane bits.

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The sweet and spicy flavour of ginger, topped with orange zest infused vanilla icing.

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Looking to enjoy your favourite seasonal beverages from the comforts of home? Find Christmas Blend whole bean coffee when you pick up your holiday beverage at Starbucks. Plus, if you’re ready to check holiday shopping off your list, look for new <a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en/stories/2020/starbucks-previews-must-have-gifts-for-2020-holiday-season/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">limited-edition seasonal merchandise</a>, including cozy mugs, tumblers, cold cups and more, available now at Starbucks stores.

The holidays have arrived at Starbucks and this year, we’re bringing back all the familiar and special flavours customers love in our signature holiday cups to help spark joy in even the smallest of moments.

Comfort and Joy: Starbucks Canada Brings Back Holiday Favourites

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