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Starbucks has added a caramelised banana twist to its summer menu, combining banana and matcha in a new iced drink that is already drawing attention online. The launch joins several other sweetened coffee and latte variations introduced as part of the chain’s seasonal offerings.
What’s new in the summer range
The collection includes a handful of dessert-style options aimed at warmer weather. Notable entries are:
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- Iced Caramelised Banana Matcha Latte — the hybrid that has become the focus of online conversation.
- Iced Caramelised Banana Latte.
- An oat-based Shaken Espresso variation.
- A creamier option billed as a Velvet Latte.
Starbucks describes the banana offerings as sweet and summery, with the matcha version in particular prompting comparisons to banoffee-style flavours paired with an iced coffee base.
Why it’s getting attention
Social media users have already reacted strongly to the banana-matcha combination. On platforms such as TikTok, short videos and reviews of the drink appear to be multiplying, echoing earlier viral moments for seasonal Starbucks innovations.
Online trends helped popularise homemade banana latte recipes last year, often mixing banana purée with espresso to recreate a banoffee-like beverage. The banana-plus-matcha pairing also gained traction earlier this year, so the chain’s official version is following an established online interest.
Availability and what customers should know
The new drinks were made available exclusively to Starbucks Rewards Members from Thursday, June 25. Wider availability was not specified in the announcement accompanying the launch.
Previous limited-time flavours have tended to move quickly through outlets, so customers eager to try the banana-matcha option may want to check the Starbucks app or their local store for stock and wider release details.
