Starbucks Christmas Offerings

One of the great things about Christmas in Hong Kong is the special limited edition food and drink offerings which many outlets serve up specially  for the holiday season. Like Christmas decorations, these food and drink offerings capture and imbue the festive spirit, but both only last for a limited period of time which is, perhaps, one of the things that makes them so special.   

One of the outlets that has got this down to an art is Starbucks which kicks off every cold Christmassy season with the return of their iconic festive-looking Red Cup. This year the classic Gingerbread Latte and Toffee Nut Latte are back in the cups, along with the new Cranberry White Chocolate Mocha, which features espresso, steamed milk, white chocolate, whipped cream, cranberry sauce and crystallized cranberry sugar. If this drink doesn't say Christmas indulgence then I don't know what will. Alongside the seasonal beverages there are also various seasonal food items such as Cranberry Scones, Cranberry Cinnamon Rolls, a special Turkey and Cranberry Breakfast Wrap, plus the indulgent Elvis Whoppie Twist (containing Peanut Sauce, Dried Bacon and Fresh Banana in homage to the 'King' himself, Elvis Presley).    

To further get one into the holiday mood and the spirit of giving Starbucks has also arranged seven special days with seven special promotions for customers (running between December 2 to December 8) and a campaign to raise funds for UNICEF which will run during the holiday season as well.