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Starbucks Sets March 3 Launch for Spring Menu as Rewards Program Overhaul Arrives in March

The company pairs a menu refresh with a tiered Rewards redesign that revises Star earning, expiration and monthly perks for U.S. members.

Overview

  • Seasonal items arriving March 3 include Toasted Coconut Cream Cold Brew, Toasted Coconut Latte, the limited-time Iced Ube Coconut Macchiato and a new Frog Cake Pop.
  • Lavender returns with Iced Lavender Cream Chai alongside the Iced Lavender Cream Matcha, Iced Lavender Latte and Lavender Crème Frappuccino.
  • A dedicated matcha menu begins rolling out next week, followed by a premium chai recipe that lets customers adjust sweetness and spice, with customizable Energy Refreshers slated for later this spring.
  • Ingredients moving to year-round status include toasted coconut syrup and sugar-free caramel as Starbucks leans into flavors like ube, coconut, pistachio and lavender.
  • The Rewards update debuts in March with Green, Gold and Reserve tiers, new Star earning rates and expiration rules, and perks such as Free Mod Mondays, personal-cup bonuses and reload rewards, affecting 35.5 million U.S. members.