Best Starbucks Drinks for Spring 2026: Every New Menu Item Ranked

Starbucks' spring 2026 menu arrived March 3 — and it's one of the most interesting seasonal launches in years. Coconut is the star ingredient, ube makes the jump from Reserve-only to every store, lavender returns, and the chai got a reformulation that changes how you order it. A second wave of drinks drops April 7 with energy-boosted Refreshers and year-round mango cream matcha.

We've ranked every new and returning spring drink so you know what to order first, what to skip, and what's coming next.

Wave 1: Available Now (March 3)

The New Drinks

Toasted Coconut Cream Cold Brew Year-Round

Grande · ~$5.75 · ~205mg caffeine · Our #1 pick

The best new drink of the spring launch, and it's not close. Starbucks' standard cold brew topped with toasted coconut cream cold foam. The coconut flavor is subtle and warm — toasty, almost like toasted marshmallow with a tropical edge — rather than the aggressive, sunscreen-adjacent coconut you get from some brands. The cold foam is thick and melts slowly into the brew, gradually sweetening and enriching it. The game-changer: both the toasted coconut syrup and cold foam are now permanent year-round additions. This drink isn't going away when summer hits. If you like cold brew and want the simplest upgrade, this is it.

Say: "Can I get a grande Toasted Coconut Cream Cold Brew?"

Iced Ube Coconut Macchiato Limited Time

Grande · ~$6.25 · ~150mg caffeine · Most Instagrammable

The showstopper. Ube — a purple yam native to the Philippines — was previously only available at Starbucks Reserve Cafés. Now it's at every store, and the purple color alone will stop you scrolling. The drink layers espresso and milk with a toasted coconut base, then tops it with ube coconut cream cold foam and coconut flakes. The ube flavor is sweet, nutty, and almost cookie-like — think vanilla with a purple-yam warmth. The coconut foam adds richness without heaviness. It's genuinely good, not just pretty. But it's limited time, so try it soon — once it's gone, it may not return until next year.

Say: "Can I get a grande Iced Ube Coconut Macchiato?"

Toasted Coconut Latte Year-Round

Grande · ~$5.75 · ~150mg caffeine · Hot or iced

The simpler sibling of the cold brew version. Espresso with steamed milk and toasted coconut syrup. Less dramatic than the cold brew + foam combination, but quietly satisfying — the toasted coconut adds a warm, nutty sweetness that works beautifully hot. If the Toasted Coconut Cold Brew is the flashy pick, this is the everyday workhorse. It'll be especially good in fall and winter when coconut-spice drinks become comforting. Try it with oat milk for extra creaminess.

Say: "Can I get a grande iced toasted coconut latte with oat milk?"

The Reimagined Chai

Reimagined Chai Tea Latte Permanent Change

Grande · ~$5.25 · ~95mg caffeine · Now with customizable sweetness

This isn't a new drink — it's a reformulation of the existing chai, and it's a big deal. Previously, the chai concentrate came pre-mixed with sweetener, meaning you couldn't adjust the sugar without diluting the spice. Now the chai tea and the sweetener (Classic Syrup) are separate components. The default still includes Classic Syrup, so ordering "a chai latte" tastes exactly the same as before. But you can now ask for fewer pumps, swap in vanilla or brown sugar syrup, or go completely unsweetened. This opens up a whole new world of chai customization that TikTok has already started exploring — lavender chai, brown sugar chai, honey chai, the list goes on.

Say: "Can I get a grande iced chai with oat milk and 2 pumps of vanilla instead of Classic?" (Or any syrup swap you want)

Best chai customizations to try: Iced Chai + 2 pumps brown sugar + Blonde Espresso shot (the "TikTok dirty chai"). Iced Chai + lavender syrup + oat milk (floral-spice spring combo). Hot Chai + cinnamon dolce + oat milk (like a chai snickerdoodle). The reformulated format makes all of these possible without the underlying Classic Syrup fighting the new flavor.

Returning Favorites

Iced Lavender Cream Chai While Supplies Last

Grande · ~$5.95 · ~95mg caffeine · New for spring 2026

The surprise hit of the spring launch. Lavender returned as expected, but this new combination — lavender cream cold foam over the reformulated iced chai — is something Starbucks hasn't done before. The floral lavender plays against the warm cinnamon-ginger spice in a way that shouldn't work but absolutely does. It's elegant, aromatic, and not perfume-y. Food editors have singled this out as a standout. If you try one lavender drink this spring, make it this one over the lavender matcha.

Say: "Can I get a grande Iced Lavender Cream Chai?"

Iced Lavender Latte While Supplies Last

Grande · ~$5.75 · ~150mg caffeine · Returning seasonal

The original lavender drink, back for its third spring season. Espresso with lavender syrup and milk. The lavender is more prominent here than in the Lavender Cream Chai — you taste it front and center. Some people find it perfume-like; others love the floral-vanilla quality. If you enjoyed it in previous years, it's unchanged. If you haven't tried lavender at Starbucks, start with the Lavender Cream Chai (above) for a gentler introduction. Also available as a Crème Frappuccino.

Say: "Can I get a grande iced lavender latte?"

Iced Lavender Cream Matcha While Supplies Last

Grande · ~$5.95 · ~80mg caffeine

Matcha latte topped with lavender cream cold foam. This is the most divisive drink of the spring menu. Some reviewers love the herbaceous double-hit of earthy matcha and floral lavender. Others describe it as "liquid potpourri." The split is real and predictable: if you already gravitate toward earthy, botanical flavors, you'll probably enjoy it. If you prefer straightforward sweetness, this will feel strange. Our take: the Lavender Cream Chai (lavender + warm spice) works better than the Lavender Cream Matcha (lavender + grass) for most palates.

Say: "Can I get a grande Iced Lavender Cream Matcha?"

Still Available from Winter/Year-Round

Several drinks from the winter launch and permanent menu are still going strong and worth ordering this spring:

Drink	Status	Notes
Iced Double Berry Matcha	Year-round	Vibrant, fruit-forward matcha. A permanent addition since Feb 2026.
Iced Banana Bread Matcha	Year-round	Warmer, baked-goods matcha vibe. Also permanent since Feb 2026.
Pistachio Latte / Cold Brew	Year-round	Promoted from seasonal to permanent in Jan 2026. Nutty, warm, excellent.
Caramel Protein Matcha	Year-round	28–31g protein per Grande. The "proffee" option. Launched Jan 2026.
Caramel Protein Latte	Year-round	27–29g protein per Grande. Caramel flavor with protein milk.
Sugar-Free Caramel Syrup	Year-round	New since Jan 2026. Joins Sugar-Free Vanilla as the only SF options.

Wave 2: Coming April 7

April 7, 2026 — Second Spring Wave

Mark your calendar

Mango Strawberry Energy Refresher — New energy-boosted Refresher line with adjustable caffeine
Pink Drink Energy Refresher — The Pink Drink, but with an energy boost
Mango Dream Energy Refresher — Tropical mango with energy base
Iced Mango Cream Matcha — Year-round addition. Mango cream cold foam over matcha.
Iced Mango Cream Chai — Year-round addition. Mango cream cold foam over iced chai.
Iced Ube Coconut Cream Shaken Espresso — Limited time only. Shaken espresso with ube + coconut.
Poppi soda — Prebiotic soda brand arrives at Starbucks locations.

The Energy Refreshers are the biggest news. Starbucks is entering the energy drink category directly, offering Refreshers with adjustable caffeine levels. This puts them in competition with the energy drinks at Dutch Bros (Blue Rebel) and Dunkin' (Dunkin' Zero). Exact caffeine numbers aren't confirmed yet, but expect significantly more than the standard 45mg in current Refreshers.

The Iced Mango Cream Matcha and Iced Mango Cream Chai becoming year-round is notable — Starbucks is clearly building matcha and chai into permanent seasonal platforms with rotating cream foam flavors (pistachio in winter, mango in spring, potentially pumpkin in fall). For matcha lovers, this means there are now six permanent matcha options: Classic, Double Berry, Banana Bread, Pistachio, Mango Cream, and the Caramel Protein version.

The Spring 2026 Ranking: Best to Most Niche

Rank	Drink	Why	Availability
1	Toasted Coconut Cream Cold Brew	Best flavor, permanent, affordable	Year-round
2	Iced Lavender Cream Chai	Surprising floral-spice combo, rave reviews	Limited time
3	Iced Ube Coconut Macchiato	Visually stunning, genuinely delicious	Limited time
4	Reimagined Chai (any custom)	Game-changing reformulation	Permanent
5	Toasted Coconut Latte	Solid everyday option, year-round	Year-round
6	Iced Lavender Latte	Reliable returning favorite	Limited time
7	Iced Lavender Cream Matcha	Polarizing — love or hate, no middle	Limited time

What Should You Order First?

If you only try one new drink this spring: the Toasted Coconut Cream Cold Brew. It's permanent, it's reasonably priced, and it's the kind of drink you can order every day without getting tired of it. The coconut flavor is warm and understated — a genuine upgrade to regular cold brew without turning it into dessert.

If you want the most exciting limited-time experience: the Iced Ube Coconut Macchiato. It's the most visually dramatic drink on the menu and the ube-coconut flavor combination is genuinely novel. When it's gone, it's gone — so prioritize it over the permanent options.

If you're a chai drinker: go explore the reimagined Chai with a new syrup. The brown sugar version and the lavender version are both excellent. This is the most important permanent menu change and it'll change how you order chai from now on.

Not sure where to start? Sipory updates its recommendations with seasonal menu items as they launch. Tell it your taste preferences and it'll point you to the spring drink that fits — with the exact order script. For the full year-round menu, see our complete Starbucks ordering guide, and for a look at viral spring customizations, check our TikTok Starbucks drinks guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the new Starbucks drinks for spring 2026?

The spring 2026 lineup launched March 3 and includes: Toasted Coconut Cream Cold Brew, Toasted Coconut Latte, Iced Ube Coconut Macchiato (limited time), Iced Lavender Cream Chai, Iced Lavender Cream Matcha, Pink Cannon Ball Drink, and a reimagined Chai with customizable sweetness. On April 7, Starbucks will add Energy Refreshers, year-round Iced Mango Cream Matcha and Chai, and a limited-time Iced Ube Coconut Cream Shaken Espresso.

What is the best new Starbucks drink for spring 2026?

The Toasted Coconut Cream Cold Brew is the standout. Toasted coconut cold foam over standard cold brew with a subtle, non-overpowering coconut flavor. The toasted coconut syrup and cold foam are now permanent year-round additions, so this isn't going away when summer arrives. The Iced Ube Coconut Macchiato is the most visually striking, but it's limited time only.

When do Starbucks spring drinks come out in 2026?

The first wave launched March 3, 2026. A second wave of spring drinks arrives April 7, 2026, including Energy Refreshers, Iced Mango Cream Matcha, Iced Mango Cream Chai, and the Iced Ube Coconut Cream Shaken Espresso. Lavender and ube flavors are available while supplies last.