What's a cold foam? Starbucks has 4 new holiday flavors

COLORADO, USA — The holiday cheer continues at Starbucks as the coffee giant unveiled four holiday cold foams on Tuesday.

Starbucks said steamed milk and a layer of foam are the foundation of many espresso drinks such as the latte, and its cold foam is a modern twist.

For Starbucks' cold foam, vanilla sweet cream is blended with holiday flavors and is available for customers to order as a customization. Peppermint Chocolate, Sugar Cookie, Chestnut Praline or Caramel Brulée are available for a limited time during this holiday season.

Peppermint Chocolate Cream Cold Foam

• Peppermint-flavored syrup and chocolate malt powder blended with Starbucks signature vanilla sweet cream.   

Sugar Cookie Cream Cold Foam

• Sugar cookie-flavored syrup blended with Starbucks signature vanilla sweet cream.    

Chestnut Praline Cream Cold Foam

• Festive flavors of caramelized chestnuts and spices blended with Starbucks signature vanilla sweet cream.   

Caramel Brulée Cream Cold Foam

• Rich caramel brulée sauce blended with Starbucks signature vanilla sweet cream.   

Earlier this month, Starbucks brought back its holiday menu with new seasonal cups and menu items.

Returning menu favorites include the Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, Chestnut Praline Latte, and the Iced Sugar Cookie Almondmilk Latte. Starbucks' Peppermint Mocha is making its 21st appearance on the menu.

Returning bakery items include the Cranberry Bliss Bar, Gingerbread Loaf, Peppermint Brownie Cake Pop, Snowman Cookie and Sugar Plum Cheese Danish.

Starbucks said its Christmas Blend and seasonal coffee flavors in Roast & Ground, K-Cup pods and ready-to-drink formats are again available in grocery stores.

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