I tried all 14 Starbucks fall drinks, including its new Chaider. Here are the 4 I'd get again.
A reviewer tested all 14 seasonal fall drinks from Starbucks, ranking them from worst to best. The article highlights the company's recent sales growth while offering personal opinions on the new menu items.
Why it matters
Starbucks' seasonal menu is a significant driver of retail sales and a cultural touchstone for consumer trends in the fall.
I've never had more cinnamon in my life. Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider The Starbucks fall menu is officially here. Along with the old favorite, the Pumpkin Spice Latte, there are 13 other drinks available this year. The Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew and the Pecan Cortado were the best. Did you wake up this morning to a slight chill in the air? Perhaps you spotted a lone leaf falling from a tree and received your first targeted Halloween ad on Instagram? And so, you headed to your local Starbucks and discovered that, yes, it's time: The fall drinks are back. The international chain, which released its fall lineup on August 25, announced a staggering 14 new and returning drinks for the season, including pumpkin, pecan, and banana-bread flavors, plus a new take on chai that it's calling "Chaider." So, I tried all of them. Fall is a big time for Starbucks.
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