Overview

• Starbucks will launch its 2025 summer menu in May, featuring new items and returning seasonal favorites from previous cycles.
• New offerings include the Iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso and the Strawberries & Cream Cake Pop.
• Returning drinks include the Summer-Berry Refreshers, which feature popping raspberry-flavored pearls, and the Summer Skies Drink with coconut milk.
• Criticism persists over Starbucks’ decision to rename boba-inspired pearls as ‘pearls,’ with some arguing it diminishes the drink’s cultural roots.
• A new employee dress code requiring solid black tops and simplified color palettes will take effect on May 12 to enhance the visibility of the iconic green apron.