The red and green cups are officially back, which means it’s Holiday Drink Season at Starbucks — and of course, the Life with Loverly team had to try them all. From cozy lattes to nostalgic pastries, here’s our review of the 2025 lineup.

Ellie, our non-coffee girl, found her perfect match in the Gingerbread Chai Latte — a cozy, spicy hug in a cup. Her favorite treat was the Cranberry Bliss Bar — she called it “holiday perfection in dessert form,” and honestly, she’s not wrong.

Emily stirred things up by sharing her hot take on the Sugar Cookie Latte. She said it’s a no-go — “it tastes like a candle.” 😳 But she earned her holiday redemption with full-on love for the Gingerbread Chai, Caramel Brulée Latte, and the Sugar Plum Danish!

Nina stayed loyal to the classic Peppermint Mocha — because if it’s not broke, don’t fix it.

Claire joined Team Brulée with enthusiasm, ordering both the Caramel Brulée Latte and her beloved Sugar Plum Danish (which she swears is basically a grown-up toaster strudel, in the best possible way).

Meg, Olivia & Kristen remain Sugar Cookie Latte defenders through and through — although new Breve version? Immediate nope.

Evie is also firmly in her Caramel Brulée Latte era — clearly the crowd favorite of the year.

And then there’s Cat, who surprised everyone by skipping the Gingerbread Chai but loving the not so popular Breve Sugar Cookie Latte — redemption for Team Cookie! Naturally, she’s also on board with the Sugar Plum Danish trend.

✨ Our Festive Takeaways

Caramel Brulée Latte = the people’s favorite  

Sugar Cookie Latte = holiday drama in a cup

Sugar Plum Danish = adult toaster strudel energy

Peppermint Mocha = forever iconic

Happy sipping, friends — may your holiday drinks be merry, bright, and just the right amount of sweet. ☕️❤️