COSTA has announced a sparkling new Christmas menu for 2024 with returning fan-favourites and new surprises.
On Thursday, November 7, the nation’s favourite coffee chain is launching a brand new range of menu items to mark the festive season.
And Costa fans are bursting with joy to find out that the Black Forest Hot Chocolate is returning to the 2024 menu.
Not only this, but customers will also be able to ask for a Black Forest Frappe – a whipped iced alternative which has never been seen before.
The rich dessert-inspired drinks will come with cream, sprinkles and cherry sauce.
And if you’re a Costa Club member you can get your hands on both drinks early – from October 24 (Thursday).
Prices are not yet confirmed but keep in mind that they can vary across the season and between locations.
Other returning fan-favourites include the Gingerbread and Cream Latte and the Terry’s Chocolate Orange hot chocolate.
Both of these winter warmers come with a complimentary sweet treat.
With the Gingerbread and Cream Latte you get a gingerbread biscuit and with the Terry’s Chocolate Orange hot chocolate you get a Terry’s segment.
There are also plenty of new arrivals to the menu, including a Caramel Nutcracker flavour which can be enjoyed in a latte, an iced latte or a hot chocolate.
Costa describes the brand new flavour as “a dreamy blend of caramel, nutty notes, and holiday magic.”
It will also be available to buy from all Costa Express machines, so you can sip on some Christmas spirit wherever you are.
Those visiting a Shell Garage with a Costa Express machine can also get their hands on another new flavour: The Festive Spice.
Whether you’re in a Costa cafe or visiting a machine on the go, you can get the Festive Spice flavour added to any beverage you desire.
The Festive Spice Latte will be a staple item on the 2024 menu.
Hot drinks can also be enjoyed in brand new Costa takeaway cups, which have been redesigned for 2024 and will feature pink, blue and purple waves.
Hungry customers will also have the option to browse from a brand new list of festive food items.
One of the most exciting additions is the Brie and Cranberry Toastie, which will be “oozing with brie and complemented by the sweetness of cranberry”.
A range of festive toasties will also return, including the Pigs and Blankets, Turkey Trimmings and Hog Roast editions from previous years.
You will also be able to buy a Brie, Bacon and Chilli Jam Panini and a Turkey Feast Sandwich.
Whereas if you’re looking for something sweet, there will be lots of new festive cakes and desserts.
You could get a Berry Red Velvet Mini Loaf, with a gooey raspberry source centre, or you could get a Chocolate and Caramel Nutcracker cake.
The Nutcracker cake has layers of chocolate sponge filled with caramel frosting and is topped with chocolate hazelnut frosting.
You can also buy the new Iced Gingerbread Snowman Biscuit, which is a charming gingerbread person adorned with fondant icing.
Or you could opt for a classic Billionaire’s Slice which is new to the winter menu, or the Winter Berry Crumble.
The new Winter Berry Crumble is actually plant-based, so is perfect for anyone who is lactose intolerant, allergic to dairy, or on a vegan diet.
Customers will also see the return of the Festive Bakewell Tart which comes with a seasonal pastry and a holly leaf on top.
The full list of 2024 Christmas menu items is below:
- The Caramel Nutcracker Latte (NEW)
- The Caramel Nutcracker Iced Latte (NEW)
- The Caramel Nutcracker Hot Chocolate (NEW)
- The Festive Spice Latte (NEW)
- The Festive Spice Syrup (NEW)
- The Gingerbread and Cream Latte
- The Terry’s Chocolate Orange Hot Chocolate
- The Black Forest Hot Chocolate
- The Black Forest Frappe (NEW)
- The Brie and Cranberry Toastie (NEW)
- The Pigs and Blankets Toastie
- The Turkey and Trimmings Toastie
- The Turkey Feast Sandwich
- The Brie, Bacon and Chilli Jam Panini
- The Hog Roast Toastie
- The Festive Bakewell Tart
- The Chocolate and Caramel Nutcracker Cake (NEW)
- The Berry Red Velvet Mini Loaf (NEW)
- The Iced Gingerbread Snowman Biscuit (NEW)
- The Billionaire’s Slice (NEW)
- The Winter Berry Crumble (NEW)
When prices are released, make sure you check the Costa website or app before visiting so you have a sense of what you might spend.
But remember that prices can change between locations and depending on the size of the coffee you buy.
Costa Cofffee loyalty scheme perks
Costa Club members can get early access to new menus among other perks.
To join download the Costa Coffee app, it’s free to download via the Apple app store or Goolgle Play store.
Stamps can be collected in any of the chain’s 2,800 coffee shops, as well as around 12,000 machines in petrol stations and convenience stores.
You can get stamps for spending in store and using a reusable cup.
You get a free drink after collecting ten stamps, or beans as they are called.
For a small latte, at £3.50, it’s £35 to get a free coffee.
Those going to a Costa store can earn an additional ban with a reusable cup, so that cuts the outlay down to £17.50 or buying five coffees.
- How it works: 1 drink purchased = 1 bean, 10 beans = free drink
- Small latte cost: £3.50
- Number of drinks to hit target: 10
- Cost for a ‘free’ coffee: £35
- Reusable cup bonus: Yes, one extra bean
You also get free cake on your Birthday.
The Costa Club app is free and helps you make sure you’re securing the best prices.
You can get a free drink after every 10 drinks you buy, unless you come in with a reusable cup, in which case you get a double stamp and only need to buy five.
Other exclusive rewards with the free membership include free cake on your birthday.
However, keep in mind that many of these schemes are designed to get you to spend more money.
Don’t buy more coffee and splash more cash than you usually would, just to get the free reward quicker – this defeats the point.
Stamping your card is a great thing to do so you can enjoy a free pick-me-up now and then.
You can also save big bucks by enjoying Costa Coffee from home using the Barista Creations sachet.
Costa have brought out a limited edition Gingerbread Latte flavour this winter and all you need to do is add hot water.
A box of these are £1.75 with a Club Card in Tesco, meaning you could spend just 29p a coffee at feel the Christmas joy.
You can read more about how to save on hot drinks in our article here.
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