Every year, the nation waits in anticipation for the launch of UK coffee chains' Christmas menus – or is that just us? From Pret's pigs in blankets pots to Starbucks’ pumpkin-spiced latte, each store offers an exclusive selection of festive fare every year. And if Costa is your coffee shop of choice, then you're in luck because its Christmas menu for 2024 has officially been announced. Of course, we’ve dug up as many details as we can find, including when it launches, what you can expect to find on the menu as well as the low-down on its limited-edition red cups.
Whilst Costa notoriously keeps us waiting for the release of its Christmas goodies, this year they kicked off the festive season early, with the return of some of the country's favourite sweet treats including the Mince Tart, the All Butter Mince Pie and the Terry's Chocolate Orange® Muffin.
Whilst these sweet treats have definitely kept us going over the last few weeks, Costa has finally announced its entire Christmas menu, with new and returning drinks, as well as limited edition Christmas sandwiches which will be available in the run up to Christmas. There are plenty of newbies across the range to get jazzed about including an exciting new Caramel Nutcracker drinks range, and a new Festive Spice syrup to add to your morning coffee or hot chocolate.
Sandra Ferreira, Beverage Innovation Director at Costa Coffee, said: ‘We take Christmas very seriously at Costa Coffee and love creating new festive flavours that delight our customers - our new Caramel Nutcracker range is sure to get anyone in the holiday spirit. Plus, our new Festive Spice syrup is the perfect addition for those looking to add a touch of Christmas to their everyday drinks.’
Find out everything you need to know about the Costa Christmas menu below, where we answer all your FAQs.
Has the Costa Christmas menu launched?
Costa Coffee’s Christmas menu has officially begun launching, with festive sweet treats available in store from 3 October, and the return of its entire drinks, snacks and sandwiches menu available from 7 November.
What drinks are on the Costa Christmas menu 2024?
Let’s face it, we're all dying to know which drinks Costa has introduced to rival Starbucks’ pumpkin-spiced latte. Last year, it offered a selection of old and new hot chocolates and coffee flavours, many of which were inspired by nougat-filled chocolate bar favourite Toblerone®.
This year, its focus is all things caramel, with an exciting new Caramel Nutcracker drinks range, available as lattes (hot or iced), or as an indulgent hot chocolate. You’ll also be able to find a brand new Festive Spice Latte, with the option to add this brand new spiced syrup to your morning coffee (or hot chocolate) for a bit of Christmassy warmth.
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Alongside exciting new drinks, there’s plenty of favourites that are returning to menus for another year including the beloved Gingerbread & Cream Latte and the Terry's Chocolate Orange® Hot Chocolate which, as usual, are served with a little sweet treat (a miniature ginger biscuit or a chocolate orange segment).
The Black Forest & Cream Hot Chocolate is also returning for another year, with the flavour available in a new format for those looking to keep it cool this winter with a Black Forest Frappe. Can’t wait? Black Forest drinks will be available from 24 October for Costa Club members.
New to the menu for 2024:
- Caramel Nutcracker Iced Latte
- Caramel Nutcracker Latte
- Caramel Nutcracker Hot Chocolate
- Festive Spice Latte
- Black Forest Frappe
Returning favourites from last year's menu:
- Gingerbread & Cream Latte
- Black Forest & Cream Hot Chocolate
- Terry's Chocolate Orange® Hot Chocolate
What food is on the Costa Christmas menu in 2024?
Last year, Costa went all-out on product development and introduced 11 brand-new festive items to its food menu. This year’s offerings are equally extensive, with a large range of new festive snacks and sandwiches to compliment its new drinks range, as well as plenty of returning favourites.
Costa surprised us all with the early return of some of your favourite sweet treats which have been available in stores since 3 October, but there's plenty more due to hit the shelves for the run up to Christmas.
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For those with an insatiable sweet tooth, this winter you can delve into a selection of new and returning sweet treats loaded with decadent ingredients and festive twists. Savoury fans won't be left wanting either, with the announcement of several new festive sarnies, including a brie and cranberry toastie made using malted cranberry bread. There’s also a pretty decent selection of snacks for veggies and vegans, including a couple of decadent new sweet treats: the multi-layer Billionaire’s Slice and a cinnamon-spiced Winter Berry Crumble.
New to the menu for 2024:
- Brie & Cranberry Toastie
- Chocolate and Caramel Nutcracker Cake
- Berry Red Velvet Mini Loaf
- Iced Gingerbread Snowman Biscuit
- Vegan Billionaire’s Slice
- Vegan Winter Berry Crumble
Returning favourites from last year's menu:
- Gluten-Free Vegan Mince Tart
- All Butter Mince Pie
- Terry's Chocolate Orange® Muffin
- Pigs & Blankets Toastie
- Turkey & Trimmings Toastie
- Turkey Feast Sandwich
- Brie, Bacon and Chilli Jam Panini
- Hog Roast Toastie
- Festive Bakewell Tart
Are Costa’s Christmas cups available for 2024?
The cups are arguably the most crucial part of the Christmas Costa Coffee experience, and we can confirm that they will be returning for 2024. Costa's festive takeaway cups have previously featured characters including Ginger the gingerbread person, Snowman the snowman and Bear, the loveable brown bear.
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This year's festive cups are classically Costa, showcasing a variety of gorgeous snowy scenes on their traditional red cups. Whilst we can't quite explain how, these festive cups definitely make your drinks taste better - just trust us on that one.
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