Overview
- The lineup arrives May 12 with the new Tropical Butterfly Refresher that uses butterfly pea flower for a purple hue and mango‑pineapple popping pearls.
- Starbucks is also bringing back the Iced Horchata Shaken Espresso and adding a Horchata Frappuccino, alongside the returning Unicorn Cake Pop.
- Two merchandise drops include a travel‑themed Road Trip line and a Miffy collaboration that Starbucks says reaches U.S. and Canadian stores May 19.
- The preview lands as Starbucks reports its first same‑store sales growth in nearly two years and restores touches like in‑store milk and sugar stations, some free refills, and hand‑written names on cups.
- Coverage also noted uneven reactions, with social complaints about a reported Coachella‑only Unicorn Frappuccino that the company has not confirmed, and a nutritionist’s ranking that put the Refresher first and the Horchata Frappuccino last.