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Starbucks New Cardamom Latte Exclusive to Canada

The arrival of a new season means new seasonally-inspired menu items at Starbucks.  This time around, Starbucks is spicing things up with a new fall beverage exclusive to Canada only: the Starbucks Cardamom Latte.   To pair with this drink are a few new tasty treats:  the Classic Coffee Cake and Maple Pecan Muffin.  I recently attended a media tasting of these new Starbucks fall menu items.  Here’s a look at what you can expect.

Starbucks Cardamom Latte Maple Pecan Muffin Classic Coffee Cake Canada 2018 Fall

Starbucks Cardamom Latte

Description: The Starbucks Cardamom Latte features Starbucks® signature espresso and steamed milk with cardamom and then topped with cardamom-spiced sugar.

Taste Test: Compared to the Pumpkin Spice Latte, the Cardamom Latte is less sweet and more spicy.  There are some earthy and citrusy notes.

Price:  The Vancouver pricing for the Cardamom Latte are as follows: Short ($4.45), Tall ($4.65), Grande ($5.25), and Venti ($5.65).  The pricing is the same as the Pumpkin Spice Latte.

Nutrition:  Not Available

Overall Impression:  I liked the Cardamom Latte as it was a nice drink that was not overly rich but would still give you warm fuzzies on a cold autumn day.  Like all Starbucks beverages, the Cardamom Latte is customizable – try it over ice, with an extra shot of espresso or with a dairy alternative.

Starbucks Cardamom Latte Maple Pecan Muffin Classic Coffee Cake Canada 2018 Fall

Starbucks Cardamom Latte Maple Pecan Muffin Classic Coffee Cake Canada 2018 Fall

Maple Pecan Muffin

Description: The Starbucks Maple Pecan Muffin has pecans and maple syrup blended throughout.

Taste Test: I thought there was a good amount of pecans in the muffin to give a nice crunchy texture per bite.  The maple flavour definitely came through.

Price:  The Vancouver pricing for the Maple Pecan Muffin is $2.95.

Nutrition:  440 calories, 23 g of fat and 46 g of carbohydrates

Overall Impression:  As a sweeter tasting item, the Maple Pecan Muffin pairs well with a less sweet beverage like the Cardamom Latte.

Starbucks Cardamom Latte Maple Pecan Muffin Classic Coffee Cake Canada 2018 Fall

Classic Coffee Cake

Description: The Starbucks Classic Coffee Cake has cinnamon-sugar blended throughout and is finished with a crunchy streusel topping.  It has also taken on a new look with a more traditional square shape.

Taste Test: The highlight for me of the Coffee Cake with the streusel topping which was wonderfully crunchy.  I enjoyed the tender, moist texture of the cake overall and the cinnamon flavour.

Price:  The Vancouver pricing for the Coffee Cake is $2.95.

Nutrition:  300 calories, 15 g of fat and 43 g of carbohydrates

Overall Impression:  Like the Maple Pecan Muffin, the Classic Coffee Cake was sweet.  It would go well with a subtly sweet drink.

Starbucks Cardamom Latte Maple Pecan Muffin Classic Coffee Cake Canada 2018 Fall

The Caradmom Latte, Classic Coffee Cake and Maple Pecan Muffin are all worthy of trying on your next visit.  For more information, visit starbucks.ca.

Starbucks Cardamom Latte Maple Pecan Muffin Classic Coffee Cake Canada 2018 Fall

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