If you haven't already heard, Starbucks announced that its holiday drinks would be returning on Thursday along with some pretty chic re-usable cups. But amidst the sheer joy, some fans couldn't help but notice that something very important to them was missing and her name is GINGERBREAD LATTE.
That's right, folks, while many seasonal faves you've come to love over the years will be back on menus this year, the Gingerbread Latte will not be making a return to U.S. Starbucks stores.
"The Gingerbread Latte is no longer on the Starbucks holiday menu in the U.S.," Starbucks confirmed to Delish:
Customers can enjoy five delicious and festive holiday beverages this year including the Peppermint Mocha, Toasted White Chocolate Mocha, Caramel Brulee Latte, Chestnut Praline Latte, and Eggnog Latte. Our partners (baristas) are happy to suggest one of these five other holiday beverages, and customers can still enjoy the Gingerbread Loaf as part of their holiday season!
Needless to say there are some heartbroken Gingerbread Latte fans out there and, um, they have certainly let people know their rage by taking to social media to express their disappointment.
As noted in one of the tweets above, you can still get the Gingerbread Latte if you live close to the Great White North, as it's still being offered at Starbucks in Canada. If you're still out of luck, dare I say, you can go to Dunkin' to get your Gingerbread Latte fix. The coffee chain announced earlier in the week that it would be offering Gingerbread Lattes this year.
Still, there's a LOT of holiday season left, who knows what surprises Starbucks has up its sleeve. Plus, there's always a White Chocolate Mocha. Thank god...please don't take it from me.
