When you’re on the Starbucks beverage development team, inspiration can come from anywhere – sometimes even when you’re dodging bees.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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For Patrick Penny, a lead beverage developer, a trip to a lavender farm in Washington state helped inspire the development of the new iced lavender beverages arriving at Starbucks stores in Canada today, Mar. 7.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Last summer, Penny and members of the Starbucks beverage development team took a ferry from Starbucks headquarters in Seattle to Sequim, Washington – also known as the “Lavender Capital of North America.” They spent the sunny day walking through neat rows of fragrant purple lavender plants as part of what the team calls a “trek,” a special experience or outing that can help spark the creative process.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“We have an abundance of lavender farms in Washington state; it’s a really beautiful floral and it smells amazing,” he said. “We were in the fields cutting various stalks of lavender, smelling different varietals, looking at the flowers ... trying not to get stung by bees.”&nbsp;

Soon after the trip, Penny began developing Starbucks new lavender flavor, which had been a popular request from Starbucks partners (employees) and at the original store in Seattle’s Pike Place Market and other nearby <a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/press/2022/starbucks-unveils-heritage-market-with-three-seattle-hometown-stores-dedicated-to-honoring-past-present-and-future-of-coffee-and-community/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Heritage Market stores,</a>where they served a specialty Market Latte with a lavender honey syrup created by store partners in 2023.&nbsp;

The new beverages, Iced Lavender Cream Oat Matcha and Iced Lavender Oat Latte, are made with proprietary lavender powder. He said, “We found a powder to be the best expression of the subtle sweetness of lavender. It reminds me of lavender ice cream because of the light and soft vanilla flavor.”&nbsp;

Penny is looking forward to seeing reactions to the new beverages.&nbsp;

“Partners have been asking us to introduce lavender, and it’s a concept we’ve been working on for some time now,” he said. “We’re hoping to have captured the feeling of springtime with this flavor.”&nbsp;

Iced Lavender Cream Oat Matcha&nbsp;

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“When creating the new Iced Lavender Cream Oat Matcha, we wanted to capture the uplifting energy of spring in a cup,” Penny shared. “The vibrant green matcha topped with lavender-hued cold foam delivers a delightfully colourful and unexpectedly delicious flavour combination.”&nbsp;

“We aimed to create a really balanced, delicious beverage,” Penny said. “The oat beverage and the Blonde Espresso make a lovely pairing, providing a smooth, well-rounded profile that is complemented by the floral and vanilla flavors of lavender.”&nbsp;

*Lavender Cream Cold Foam contains dairy.&nbsp;

Iced Lavender Latte on an artistic background of lavender springs and window panes.

Starbucks is adding a touch of lavender to its lineup this season with the Iced Lavender Cream Oat Matcha and Iced Lavender Oat Latte, giving both coffee and tea-drinkers something new to love.

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Starbucks is adding a touch of lavender to its lineup this season with the Iced Lavender Cream Oatmilk Matcha and Iced Lavender Oatmilk Latte, giving both coffee and tea-drinkers something new to love.

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Iced Strawberry Oat Matcha Tea Latte also returns to Starbucks menus in Canada, now available year-round.

On Thursday, March 7, Starbucks welcomes spring with the debut of two new beverages, the Iced Lavender Cream Oat Matcha and Iced Lavender Oat Latte.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

“Lavender is the perfect flavour to transition us from the winter season into spring,” said Patrick Penny, Starbucks beverage developer. “Its soft sweetness, light floral notes and beautiful colour ignite feelings of rejuvenation and awakening associated with the change of seasons.” 

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The new Iced Lavender Cream Oat Matcha* features Starbucks smooth and creamy matcha and oat beverage served over ice, topped with lavender cream cold foam, which creates sweet and subtle floral notes.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“When creating the new Iced Lavender Cream Oat Matcha, we wanted to capture the uplifting energy of spring in a cup,” Penny shared. “The vibrant green matcha topped with lavender-hued cold foam delivers a delightfully colourful and unexpectedly delicious flavour combination.” 

The new Iced Lavender Oat Latte combines the soft, beautifully balanced flavours of Starbucks® Blonde Espresso with creamy oat beverage, ice, and sweet and subtle floral notes of lavender.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“We aimed to create a really balanced, delicious beverage,” Penny said. “The oat beverage and the Blonde Espresso make a lovely pairing, providing a smooth, well-rounded profile that is complemented by the floral, and vanilla flavours of lavender.”&nbsp;

The new drinks are available at Starbucks stores in Canada for a limited time, while supplies last. 

Additionally, after making its debut on the spring Starbucks menu last year, customers can welcome back the fresh tasting <a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en-ca/stories/2023/in-bloom-for-spring-and-exclusively-canadian-iced-strawberry-oat-matcha-tea-latte/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Iced Strawberry Oat Matcha Tea Latte</a>, now available as a permanent menu item.&nbsp;

Exclusively available in Canada, the beverage pairs matcha green tea with the familiar, refreshing flavour of strawberry. The complex flavour profile of matcha is rich and earthy with mellow vegetal, grassy notes, an inherent sweet nuttiness and a pleasantly bitter finish. Strawberry flavoured syrup and strawberry pieces artfully complement the matcha and creamy oat beverage, creating a refreshing and balanced experience to welcome the brighter (and warmer) months ahead. &nbsp;

“It is clear customers love the taste of matcha and strawberry together as we add the Iced Strawberry Oat Matcha Tea Latte to Starbucks menus in Canada,” said Matthew Thorton, Starbucks senior product developer. “Combining the grounded earthiness of matcha, that first bite into a ripe, juicy strawberry with subtle notes of cucumber and a hint of lemon delivers a refreshing beverage that can now enjoyed year-round.”&nbsp;

Colourful Spring Merchandise

Starbucks is also introducing a new line of colorful drinkware to spring into the season. From multi-coloured pastel cold cups to solid colour curved hot cups, this vibrant collection will be available in participating stores in Canada for a limited time, while supplies last. 

As always, Starbucks customers who bring a clean, personal cup will receive 10 cents off their beverage, whether they order in café, on the Starbucks app, or in the drive-thru. 

Returning Seasonal Whole Bean Coffee

Starbucks Anniversary Blend is intense yet elegant, featuring aromatic notes of smoked cedar and allspice, alongside accents of black truffle and fresh tarragon. Developed in 1996 to commemorate Starbucks 25th anniversary, this blend is a favorite that returns every year. Big in flavour and inviting spice thanks to Starbucks beloved aged Sumatra beans, this year’s Anniversary Blend celebrates rich tantalizing coffees. Sourced from the Sumatra, West Java and Sulawesi regions of Indonesia, this blend pays tribute to Starbucks decades-long passion for seeking out the world’s finest beans and coaxing them to their fullest flavour potential.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Both seasonal whole bean coffees are available at Starbucks stores in Canada for a limited time, while supplies last.&nbsp;

To learn more about Starbucks spring menu, visit <a href="https://www.starbucks.ca/menu/featured" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">starbucks.ca/menu/featured</a>. &nbsp;

On Thursday, March 7, Starbucks welcomes spring with the debut of two new beverages, the Iced Lavender Cream Oat Matcha and Iced Lavender Oat Latte.

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Alongside its new lavender-filled spring menu, Starbucks new spring merchandise is also blooming with colour. From multi-coloured pastel cold cups to solid color curved hot cups, this vibrant collection will be available in participating stores in Canada for a limited time, while supplies last.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Plus, Starbucks customers who bring a clean, personal cup will receive 10 cents off their beverage – whether they order in café, on the Starbucks app, or in the drive-thru.&nbsp;

Starbucks new spring merchandise is also blooming with colour.

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Spring has sprung at Starbucks and customers can add a pop of colour to their day with a variety of new drinkware in eye-catching combinations of bright hues. From cold cups to tumblers, mugs and more, these spring must-haves are available at participating Starbucks stores in Canada for a limited time, while supplies last. Plus, customers who bring a clean, personal reusable cup into participating cafés will receive 10 cents off their beverage. 

Pricing of drinkware varies by retailer; availability may vary based on store location.

From cold cups to tumblers, mugs and more, these spring must-haves are available at participating Starbucks stores in Canada for a limited time

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Spring is in the air, and Starbucks is welcoming the season beginning Tuesday, March 7, with the introduction of a new Canadian exclusive beverage, the Iced Strawberry Oat Matcha Tea Latte, as well as the new Cinnamon Caramel Cream Cold Brew. Customers can enjoy the new beverages alongside new spring-inspired merchandise in stores, plus new and returning Starbucks packaged whole bean coffees with a refreshed look. &nbsp;

New Iced Strawberry Oat Matcha Tea Latte&nbsp;

Meet your new Matcha Canada! The <a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en-ca/stories/2023/in-bloom-for-spring-and-exclusively-canadian-iced-strawberry-oat-matcha-tea-latte/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">new Iced Strawberry Oat Matcha Tea Latte</a> is spring in a sip, pairing matcha green tea with the familiar, refreshing flavour of strawberry. The complex flavour profile of matcha is rich and earthy with mellow vegetal, grassy notes, an inherent sweet nuttiness and a pleasantly bitter finish. Strawberry flavoured syrup and real strawberry pieces artfully complement the matcha and creamy oat beverage, creating a refreshing and balanced experience to welcome the brighter (and warmer) months ahead.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“Whether it’s a quiet walk in nature or a sweet escape at a spa or wellness retreat, we found inspiration in everyday moments that may provide pause and reinvigoration,” said Matthew Thornton, Starbucks beverage developer. "This inspired us to bring together the grounded earthiness of matcha, that first bite into a ripe, juicy strawberry with subtle notes of cucumber and a hint of lemon for a refreshing and balancing beverage experience when sipping on the new Iced Strawberry Oat Matcha Tea Latte.”&nbsp;

Starbucks customers in Canada will exclusively get the opportunity to taste the <a href="https://www.starbucks.ca/menu/product/2123737/iced" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Iced Strawberry Oat Matcha Latte</a> this spring, while supplies last.&nbsp;

New Cinnamon Caramel Cream Cold Brew &nbsp;

The new <a href="https://www.starbucks.ca/menu/product/2123734/iced" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cinnamon Caramel Cream Cold Brew</a> is sweetened with vanilla syrup and topped with a cinnamon caramel foam and a dusting of cinnamon dolce topping. Building on the love of Starbucks Cold Brew, which is handcrafted in small batches daily, slow-steeped in cool water for 20 hours, without touching heat, the new beverage delivers a gorgeous cascade of cold foam that is velvety smooth. The new Cinnamon Caramel Cream Cold Brew joins Starbucks core menu to give cold coffee fans a delicious new Cold Brew to enjoy all year long.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“Taking inspiration from salted caramels and gooey sticky buns, the new Cinnamon Caramel Cream Cold Brew is a lovely balance of decadent baking flavours with a delicate and creamy cold foam topping that seamlessly blends into the coffee with each sip,” said Erin Marinan, Starbucks beverage developer. “This velvety smooth beverage provides customers with a fresh take on the fan-favourite caramel flavour.” &nbsp;

Must-Have Merchandise &nbsp;

Customers can also find a selection of <a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en-ca/stories/2023/starbucks-adds-a-pop-of-colour-to-spring-with-seasonally-inspired-drinkware/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">spring inspired drinkware</a> featuring eye-catching combinations of bright hues to add a pop of colour to their favourite beverages this spring. As always, customers who want to make a small change in their routine and keep sustainability in mind can bring any clean, reusable cup into Starbucks and receive a $.10 discount on their order.

Seasonal Whole Bean Coffee &nbsp;

Celebrate Starbucks iconic dark roast with the return of <a href="https://www.starbucks.ca/menu/product/104/whole-bean?parent=%2Fat-home%2Fwhole-bean%2Fdark-roast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Starbucks® Anniversary Blend,</a> the company’s darkest seasonal blend returning to Starbucks stores for a limited time. This dark roast blend is a returning favourite, with tasting notes of cedary spice and black truffle. Sourced exclusively from Indonesia, specifically Sumatra, West Java, &amp; Sulawesi regions, Starbucks® Anniversary Blend was created in 1996 to celebrate the company’s 25th anniversary. The siren is the star of the bag, with each Anniversary Blend having its very own uniquely created siren. &nbsp;

For the first time in 10 years, Starbucks is debuting new designs on its whole bean coffee packages. Inspired by the people and stories associated with each offering, the new designs tell the unique story about the coffee’s origin and flavour profile. <a href="https://stories.starbucks.ca/en-ca/stories/2023/starbucks-debuts-new-whole-bean-coffee-packaging-in-canada/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Learn more</a> about the Starbucks designers’ inspiration behind the new packaging.&nbsp;

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Starbucks Canada’s Spring menu is in bloom starting on March 2, offering customers moments of joy and delicious choices that fit their lifestyle and taste preferences. And as the snow melts and days become brighter, this season, Starbucks Canada is adding new oat-based beverages to its menu, like the new&nbsp; Canadian-exclusive Brown Sugar Oat Americano and Iced Brown Sugar&nbsp;Oatmilk&nbsp;Shaken&nbsp;that provide&nbsp;customers with&nbsp;more&nbsp;delicious&nbsp;plant-based&nbsp;beverages&nbsp;at Starbucks. &nbsp;Also new to the core food menu is the&nbsp;protein-packed NEW Artisan Charcuterie Snack Box.

There are several convenient ways to order Starbucks new spring&nbsp;beverages and food. Customers can use the&nbsp;<a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbucks.com%2Fcoffeehouse%2Fmobile-apps&amp;data=04%7C01%7CAlli.Colzani%40edelman.com%7C93fb93888d7641d57aee08d88c0d4a4f%7Cb824bfb3918e43c2bb1cdcc1ba40a82b%7C0%7C0%7C637413336058558628%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=K5nsLlD%2BGQfqm2wuRaelymlD2cY%2Byqcfl%2FaKBI%2Fu5dM%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Starbucks app</a> to locate a store, view store hours, order ahead and use contactless payment,&nbsp;as well as&nbsp;determine the most convenient pick-up option,&nbsp;including:&nbsp;in-store, drive-thru, and curbside pickup where available. Those looking for Starbucks treats without leaving home can place an order for&nbsp;delivery&nbsp;through <a href="https://delivery.starbucks.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Starbucks® Delivers</a> via Uber Eats (check the Uber Eats app for availability and restrictions).&nbsp;

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NEW Brown Sugar Oat Americano

Under 200 calories for a grande-size, the beverage features Starbucks Blonde® Espresso, brown sugar syrup and water, topped with steamed oat beverage and cinnamon.

Shake Things Up with Starbucks NEW Espresso Beverages

Starbucks is adding a new line of espresso drinks to the core menu—the perfect iced duo will help coffee lovers embrace their day and introduce more plant-based choices into their diet.&nbsp;

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NEW Iced Brown Sugar Oat Shaken Espresso

Combining the trends of cold coffee and&nbsp;oat beverage,&nbsp;Starbucks baristas shake Starbucks Blonde® espresso, brown sugar and cinnamon together&nbsp;with ice, and then top it off with&nbsp;oat beverage&nbsp;for a&nbsp;cool lift to&nbsp;help&nbsp;cold coffee&nbsp;lovers&nbsp;power through&nbsp;their&nbsp;day.&nbsp;Available in Canadian stores as part of the core menu. &nbsp;

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NEW Iced Shaken Espresso

Iced Shaken Espresso is a&nbsp;reimagining of the classic&nbsp;Starbucks&nbsp;<a href="https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2016/starbucks-doubleshot-on-ice-is-back-on-the-cold-bar-menu/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Doubleshot® on Ice</a>&nbsp;(first introduced in 2015)&nbsp;made with rich, full-bodied espresso that’s been chilled and mellowed with a touch of 2 percent milk and&nbsp;just enough sweetness.&nbsp;Available in Canadian stores as part of the core menu. &nbsp;

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NEW Artisan Charcuterie Snack Box

A filling, protein-rich snack or meal on-the-go with cacciatore salami, fontinello cheese and breadsticks. Available in Canadian stores as part of the core menu. &nbsp;

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Lemon flavoured cake, dipped in yellow chocolaty coating and covered in sweet and sour topping.&nbsp; A seasonal treat available in Canadian stores.

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This fluffy, soft sugar cookie is half dipped in a white chocolaty coating and dusted with crunchy sugar sprinkles. A returning customer favourite available seasonally in Canadian stores.

Starbucks Canada’s Spring menu is in bloom starting on March 2, offering customers moments of joy and delicious choices that fit their lifestyle and taste preferences.

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