Starbucks Introduces the Brown Sugar Oatmilk Cortado and Expands Its Vegan Menu

Starbucks is starting off the new year by introducing a new addition to its menu - the Cortado, a Spanish espresso classic that features three ristretto shots of Blonde espresso topped with steamed milk. This drink, long requested by customers in regions like South Florida and Chicago, is now available nationwide in an exclusive eight-ounce size. For plant-based coffee lovers, there is also the option of the Brown Sugar Oatmilk Cortado, blending the classic espresso base with brown sugar syrup and oat milk.

In addition to the Cortado, Starbucks is expanding its vegan menu with the Spicy Falafel Pocket, a certified vegan dish that combines mashed falafel, hummus, roasted red bell peppers, pickled onions, and a spicy herb sauce wrapped inside a toasted lavash flatbread. The company is also updating its matcha powder to be sweetened with classic syrup, allowing for more customizable beverages and catering to the growing desire for personalization in the coffee industry. The introduction of these new offerings highlights Starbucks' commitment to innovation and meeting the evolving preferences of modern consumers.