I tried Starbucks' new gingerbread drinks, and they're the best holiday beverages the chain has released in years

Anneta KonstantinidesJan 14, 2024, 04:39 IST

I tried Starbucks' two new holiday drinks and was a huge fan of both.Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Starbucks is releasing two new gingerbread drinks on Thursday as part of its holiday menu.
The Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai was delicious, comforting, and nostalgic.

Halloween is done and dusted, which means it's officially the holiday season at Starbucks.

The holiday menu — and beloved red cups — return to all Starbucks stores on Thursday, and two new drinks will be joining classics like the Peppermint Mocha and Caramel Brulée Latte.

I got a sneak peek of the Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai and Oleato Gingerbread Oatmilk Latte, and they're my favorite new holiday Starbucks drinks since 2020.

Starbucks always embraces a festive flavor for its new holiday beverage.

Me with the Pistachio Cream Cold Brew.Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Gingerbread is the star of the show at Starbucks this holiday season.

The Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai is available starting Thursday.Starbucks

I went to my local Starbucks for a preview of the new holiday drinks, and up first was the Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai.

The Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai features cinnamon and chai spices.Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

I popped off the cap and saw a dusting of spices on top.

The top of the Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai.Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

The Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai is delightful.

I thought the Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai tasted delicious and nostalgic.Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

Next up was the Oleato Gingerbread Oatmilk Latte.

Starbucks' Oleato Gingerbread Oatmilk Latte is served hot.Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

The top of the Oleato Gingerbread Oatmilk Latte features a special "ginger citrus sprinkle."

The top of the Oleato Gingerbread Oatmilk Latte.Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

I was surprised by how much I enjoyed the Oleato Gingerbread Oatmilk Latte.

The olive oil in the Oleato Gingerbread Oatmilk Latte helps tie all the flavors together.Anneta Konstantinides/Insider

The Iced Gingerbread Oatmilk Chai and Oleato Gingerbread Oatmilk Latte are the best new Starbucks holiday drinks in years.

I was a huge fan of Starbucks' two new holiday drinks.Starbucks

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