But here’s the real headline: Starbucks introduced the Iced Apple Crisp Oatmilk Shaken Espresso. That’s a mouthful, literally and grammatically. Imagine an apple pie went to the gym, hired a personal trainer, and then decided to become a coffee. It’s crisp, it’s spicy, and it costs roughly the same as a small mortgage payment.
I tried it. The first sip gave me the energy of a golden retriever who just spotted a tennis ball. The second sip made me want to write a novel about falling leaves. It’s that powerful. Pro tip: if you’re sensitive to caffeine, maybe don’t drink this at 8 p.m. unless you enjoy cleaning your ceiling at 3 a.m.
Another newbie is the Iced Apple Crisp Nondairy Cream Chai. Yes, it’s a mouthful too. This drink is for people who want pumpkin spice but also want to feel sophisticated and healthy at the same time. It’s basically chai tea that got dressed up for a trip to a farmer’s market.
The Pastry Situation
Now, let’s talk about the food. The Baked Apple Croissant is back. This thing is less a croissant and more a flaky, buttery hug disguised as breakfast. It has real apple chunks, which is impressive for a chain that once famously ran out of egg during a breakfast sandwich shortage.
Starbucks' Fall Menu Leaks: Exciting New Pumpkin and Apple Drinks
There’s also the Raccoon—sorry, I mean the Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin. Raccoons love these. True fact: last October, a raccoon in Portland broke into a Starbucks and stole three of them from the display case. The barista just shrugged and said, “He’s a regular.” The muffin has a cream cheese center that tastes like autumn and regret, in the best way possible.
