I Tried Starbucks' Winter Menu Including The New Dubai Chocolate Mocha

Caramel has joined Starbucks’ growing protein lineup. For an espresso version, guests can order either a hot or iced Caramel Protein Latte, which comes with Starbucks Espresso Roast, protein-boosted milk, and caramel syrup or sugar-free caramel syrup. Each grande version has up to 27-29 grams of protein, and this drink will be available year-round.

If you’re a fan of Starbucks’ Caramel Macchiato but wish it had more of the espresso flavor, you will absolutely love this addition. Even though it’s not super exciting, the combination of caramel and espresso flavors is always spot on. Plus, you can feel better about reaching your daily protein goals with just one coffee run.

Rating: 4.6/5

The matcha version of the caramel protein latte comes with unsweetened matcha, protein-boosted milk, and either regular caramel syrup or sugar-free caramel syrup. The hot and iced version has 28-31 grams of protein for every grande-sized drink.

I thought both protein sips were safe and simple. If you love caramel, you really can’t go wrong with either. However, I ranked this slightly higher than the regular latte because it tastes like the perfect blend of a matcha and a caramel macchiato — which are two of my go-to orders in one.

Rating: 4.6/5

If I were to recommend any of the new items to Pedro Pascal, I would tell him to get the Pistachio Cortado. This 8-ounce short cup is made with shots of Starbucks Blonde Espresso, pistachio flavor, and steamed milk that is finished off with a salted brown-buttery topping.

Since the Mandalorian star is known for drinking six shots of espresso, he’ll love the strong coffee flavor that the cortado provides. It’s so intense that the pistachio flavor is just there as a supporting character.

Rating: 4.7/5

I’ve tried the secret menu Dubai Chocolate Matcha that TikTok created and this is pretty much the same thing, but for $2 less. This is so delicious and would be at the top of my ranking if it wasn’t for the mocha version.

I like my Dubai chocolate-inspired treats to be more chocolate-forward, and since this starts as a matcha base, the pistachio is the main character. There is still chocolate in the cold foam, but it takes a backseat to everything else. If you prefer a creamier Dubai treat like Shake Shack’s pistachio shake, you’ll love this.

Rating: 4.8/5

I’m a firm believer that black truffle makes everything better, and it’s definitely true with these new egg bites on Starbucks’ menu. The truffle flavor is the star of these savory breakfast treats, but there’s also creamy brie and mushrooms mixed within each bite-sized egg snack. I felt so fancy eating these alongside my pistachio drinks.

If you want to also enjoy a bit of truffle first thing in the morning, you’ll want to head to Starbucks ASAP. These egg bites are only available for a limited time.

Rating: 4.9/5

I really thought Crumbl’s Dubai Chocolate Brownie was the best treat inspired by the viral dessert, but Starbucks may be taking the crown with the Iced Dubai Chocolate Mocha. This has all the flavors of the popular chocolate bar, thanks to the nutty pistachio cold foam on top and rich chocolate mocha sauce within. There’s even a salted brown-buttery topping that serves as the crunch you get from the dried kataifi.

It has everything I’m looking for in one delicious sip, and I can’t wait to order it again as many times as I can while it’s on the menu.

Rating: 5/5