Starbucks has officially launched its highly anticipated Christmas 2025 range, bringing festive cheer to coffee lovers across the UK. Food and drink writer Holly Allton got an exclusive opportunity to sample three brand-new menu items ahead of the public release.
First Impressions of Starbucks' Festive Offerings
The coffee giant kindly provided Allton with a selection of new products including a hot beverage, sandwich, and sweet treat. Published on 21st November 2025 and updated on 22nd November 2025, her review reveals an overwhelmingly positive response to this year's seasonal offerings.
"I was very impressed with the festive offerings," Allton reported, noting that the flavours successfully evoked nostalgic Christmas memories.
Chocolatey Mousse Latte: A Festive Coffee Revelation
The standout hot drink in the Christmas 2025 lineup is the Chocolatey Mousse Latte, which combines espresso with a distinctive nutty flavour sauce. The mixture is completed with steamed milk and crowned with chocolatey cream and a dusting of cocoa powder.
Despite not typically being a chocolate enthusiast, Allton found the combination "absolutely delicious." She described it as tasting "like a nostalgic Christmas," reminiscent of seasonal indulgences in chocolate treats and hot chocolate.
This beverage serves as an ideal transition for those who normally prefer hot chocolate but are considering exploring coffee options. The chocolate notes were stronger than the espresso, making it approachable for coffee novices. An iced version is also available for those preferring cold beverages.
Festive Turkey Sandwich: Christmas Dinner in a Bite
The Festive Turkey Sandwich presents a complete Christmas dinner experience between two slices of bread. It features sliced turkey breast accompanied by sage and onion stuffing, cranberry sauce, hickory-smoked bacon, and turkey gravy, all encased in distinctive soft cranberry bread.
Allton, who admits to primarily eating turkey during the festive period, thoroughly enjoyed this creation. She noted that it successfully captured all the essential flavours of a traditional Christmas dinner, with the cranberry bread providing a novel and enjoyable element she hadn't previously encountered.
Chocolate Babka: A Substantial Sweet Finale
Completing the trio was the Chocolate Babka, a hand-braided sweetened dough intricately plaited with chocolate and finished with a rich chocolate ganache topping.
While appreciating this indulgent treat, Allton observed that it was particularly chocolatey and notably filling due to its substantial size and dough thickness. Her only minor critique mentioned that the babka was slightly dry, though this didn't significantly detract from her overall enjoyment.
Verdict on Starbucks' 2025 Christmas Collection
Overall, Holly Allton concluded that Starbucks has delivered an impressive Christmas menu for 2025. The carefully crafted festive flavours left her delighted and successfully captured the essence of seasonal celebration.
"Starbucks has really done well with its Christmas menu items," she affirmed, praising the coherence and quality of the festive range. For those seeking more information about both new and returning items featured in Starbucks' Christmas 2025 lineup, additional details are available through the company's official announcements.
