Shelling out $5 for a customized coffee may have seemed ridiculous to past generations, but for those addicted to their daily Starbucks, it makes total sense.
Still on the down low is Starbucks' latest attempt at innovation: they're almost ready to launch a new banana protein drink geared at the health-conscious male demographic. Whereas Starbucks has typically been associated with women and fussier city business types, the new drink is geared at fitness frenzied men.
Unfortunately, not everyone understands the idea of luxury lattes, and if the protein smoothies don't hit, Starbucks could be in trouble. Over the last two years, Starbucks hasn't been growing. Competitors like McDonalds have been moving in with cheaper alternatives at the new McCafe, causing Starbucks profits to miss their targets. Accordingly, the shares are down more than 60%.
In this sad time for Starbucks lovers, we bring you the top 23 Starbucks Innovations.
22 Starbucks Innovations
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BMW Espresso Machine
Starbucks Sirena
21
China the Focus of Starbucks Growth
20
Starbucking
Man To Visit Every Starbucks In The World
19
Ramadan Frappucino
Starbucks Caters To Muslims
18
Making Eco-Awareness Fun
Starbucks Planet Green Game
17
Starbucks To Give Away 500,000 FREE Cups of Coffee
16
Starbucks
Coffee and Movies
15
Caffeinated Competition
Second Cup's Cafe Delights Bars VS Starbucks Liquor
14
Coffee Shop Film Makers
Starbucks Unveils First Film Deal
13
Starbucks Card Mosaic Coasters
Upcycled Art by Flawed Frock
12
Are tall non-fat frappacinos the new Big Mac?
11
Luxury Coffee Vending Machines
Starbucks Hot Drink Machines
10
Starbucks Targets Youth
Frapputeenos?
9
Musicless Coffee
Starbucks Kills The Music, Drops CD Sales
8
Starbucks Debuts On TV
Can Holiday Ad Bring Back Customers?
7
Corporate Funded Music
Starbucks to Launch Record Label With Paul McCartney
6
Order A Starbucks From Your iPhone
QuickOrder
5
$1 Starbucks + Free Refill
Starbucks Fights to Keep up with McDonalds
4
Coffee for Your Garden
Starbucks Pushes Coffee for Your Plants
3
American Idol Starbucks Style
2
Boosted Caffeine
Starbucks Adds "Energy" To Drinks
1
Starbucks Gets Pricier, Fancier
Brewed to Order Premium Blend
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Gifting-Ready Cafe Merch Lines
Starbucks Holiday Merchandise for 2025 Has New and Returning Faves
Expansive Frappuccino Lineups
The STAR Frappuccino Collection Celebrates 30 Years in Japan
Summery Prepackaged Coffee Beverages
This New Starbucks Chilled Range is Limited-Edition
Wintery Coffee Recipe Relaunches
Starbucks Relaunches its Eggnog Latte and Chestnut Praline Latte
Reimagined Blended Coffee Beverages
The Starbucks Cloud Frappuccino is Arriving in Three Flavors
Highly Textured Cafe Drinks
Starbucks Japan Chunky Drinks Come in Two Options
Festive Mille-Feuille Lattes
Starbucks Announced the Hazelnut Praline Mille-Feuille Oatmilk Latte
Seasonal Strawberry-Themed Cafe Drinks
Starbucks Valentine's Day Menu Pairs Fruit and Chocolate
Coconut-Forward Cafe Drinks
The Starbucks Spring Menu Embraces New and Familiar Flavors
Functional Cafe Wellness Shots
Starbucks and Sol-ti Partnered for Two New Wellness Refreshments
Retail Coffee Expansions
Dutch Bros Brought Its Beloved Shop Flavors to Grocery Shelves
Protein Drink Collaborations
Dunkin and Megan Thee Stallion Launch a Protein-Rich Milk Beverage
Sleep Drink Rebrands
MoonBrew Launches The Sleepy Coffee Vanilla Latte for a Better Bedtime Ritual
Summery Boba-Filled Cafe Drinks
Starbucks Summer Berry Refreshers Come in Three Options
Iced Energy Beverages
Starbucks Iced Energy Energizes Mind and Body with Plant-Based Caffeine
Limited-Time QSR Summer Menus
Starbucks' Summer Menu Revives Seasonal Favorites and Adds New Items
Cozy Post-Holiday Menus
Starbucks Spotlights its Protein Offerings for a New Year Reset
Brazilian-Inspired Drinkwear
Farm Rio + Starbucks Launch a Tropical Drinkware Collection
Whimsical Halloween Drinkware
Starbucks Unveils its 2025 Halloween Drinkware Collection
3D-Printed Coffee Shops
A First-of-Its-Kind 3D-Printed Starbucks is Coming to Brownsville
Indulgent At-Home Cafe Creamers
Starbucks Sweet Cream Enhancers Come in Three Flavors
Layered Coffee Beverages
Peet’s Coffee Introduces Layered Coffee Beverages
Springtime Cafe-Inspired Coffee Products
Starbucks Spring Grocery Range Embraces Lighter Flavors
RTD Protein-Infused Coffees
Califia Farms Launches its 'Protein Vanilla Almond Latte'
Cherry-Infused Beverage Creations
Starbucks Spotlights its Customized 'Cherry Cream Cold Foam'
Character-Inspired Drink Menus
Starbucks Devil Wears Prada Drinks Translate Characters into Orders
Spring Menu Debuts
Starbucks Unveiled its 'Ube Coconut' Line in Canada As Part of its Spring Menu
Mix-at-Home Cafe Drink Concentrates
Starbucks Refreshers Concentrates Come in Three Flavors
Gen Z-Influenced Drink Menus
These New McDonald’s CosMc Drinks are Headed to Over 500 Locations
Celebrity Coffee Machines
Ninja Launched Its David Beckham Limited-Edition Luxe Café Pro
New Coffee Beverage Options
Baskin-Robbins Introduced Iced Cold Brew
Seasonal Beverage Lineup Releases
Second Cup’s New Menu Offers Canadians Eight New Drinks
Value-Focused Seasonal QSR Offerings
Tim Hortons US Debuts a New Combo Menu, Protein Lattes & More
Connect-the-Dot Coffee Rewards
Starbucks is Testing Coffee Loop with Select Loyalty Members
Modern Coffee Culture Boutiques
The Nespresso New York City Flagship is a Sizable Retil Space
Customizable Summer Refreshers
Starbucks' Tropical Butterfly Refresher Can Be Tailored to Taste
Vanilla Ube Cafe Beverages
The Starbucks Ube Vanilla Drink Menu is Inspired by Philippines Flavors
Beaded Beverage Carriers
Six Specialty Drinks are Coming to McDonald's This Spring
Gamified Holiday Promotions
Starbucks for Life Merrython Blends Gameplay with Prize Giveaways
Summery Adventure-Inspired Drinkware
Starbucks Launched its 'Road Trip Collection'
Sugar-Free Coffee Energy Drinks
Starbucks Doubleshot® Energy Zero Sugar Reimagines a Classic
Large-Scale Barista Competitions
Starbucks Hosted its 2025 Global Barista Champion in Las Vegas
Comfort-Boosting Seasonal Drinks
Starbucks' Holiday Flavors Align with the Rise of Grandmacore
Individuality-Themed Coffee Campaigns
The Starbucks WHATEVER YOUR THING, we're in Campaign is Bold
Ready-to-Sip Matcha Lattes
Starbucks Kyoto Matcha Latte Celebrates 20 Years of the Beverages
Gen-Z-Forward Coffee Apparel
An Urban Outfitters x Dunkin’ Capsule Unveiled for Fall
Fashion-Inspired Coffee Events
Starbucks Partnered with NYFW2026 and Hosted a Coffeehouse Rave
Chilled Autumnal Retailer Refreshments
The 7-Eleven Fall Drinks Have Made Their Official Launch
Protein-Infused Holiday Drinks
Balzac’s Coffee Introduces the 'Protein Peppermint Mocha'
Cinematic Cafe Beverage Collections
This Starbucks Campaign Celebrates The Devil Wears Prada 2
Protein-Fueled Coffee
Starbucks Brings Protein Lattes and Cold Foam to Its Modern Menu
Ready-to-Drink Protein Fiber Coffees
Starbucks Coffee & Protein Responds to Consumer Demand
Reformulated Protein-Rich Refreshments
Muscle Milk Drinks Now Have 50% Less Ingredients
Banana-Themed QSR Merch
Dunkin's New Banana Land Merch Celebrates Its Latest Banana Drink Lineup
Refined Chilled Matcha Refreshments
These Starbucks Japan Matcha Drinks Come in Two Options
Seasonal Pumpkin Shakes
Premier Protein Debuts the Pumpkin Spice Shake at a Union Station Pop-Up
Fall Cafe Beverage Collections
Starbucks is Bringing Back the PSL Alongside New Oatmilk Cortado
Chilled Dubai Chocolate Drinks
Starbucks is Launching Customer-Inspired Dubai Chocolate Drinks
Customizable Coffee Concentrates
The Starbucks Coffee Craft Range Brings Cafe-Quality Drinks Home
Functional Coffee Line Expansions
Bulletproof’s New Cold Brew Coffee is Brain-Boosting
Romantic Indulgence Cafe Drinks
These Starbucks Japan Valentine’s Day Drinks Come in Two Options
Customizable Cafe Drink Menus
The Official Starbucks Secret Menu is Available on the Brand's App
Coffee-Free Chocolate Cafe Drinks
Starbucks Japan Sweet Milk Chocolate Has No Coffee or Caffeine
Cafe Drink-Inspired Creamers
These Starbucks Creamers Come in Three Options
Layered Beverage Flights
Starbucks Reserve's Paradise Pour Duo Flight Pairs Visually Unique Drinks
Media Personality Cafe Drinks
Starbucks Cannon Ball Drink is Mr. Beast-Approved
Protein Overnight Oats
Mush Expandes in Its Ready-To-Eat Overnight Oats Rollout
Functional Coffee Beverages
Ziggi’s Added Protein-Focused Drinks to Its Permanent Menu
Flavored Plant-Based Coffee Mixers
Oatly Barista Editions Have Launched in Three New Flavors
Fast Food-Chain Protein Shakes
Burger King Drops Its Sweet and Ripped Side with Milkshakes
Complimentary Coffee Smoothie Promotions
Smoothie King Stars for Smoothies is for Starbucks Fans
Savory Soup-Inspired Cappuccinos
Starbucks Japan Soupuccino Has Notes of Black Truffle
Gelato-Inspired Blended Iced Coffees
Starbucks' Frappuccino Lite is a 100-Calorie RTD Refreshment
Coffee Retail Fashion
thisisneverthat x Starbucks neverthatcoffee Capsule Spans Apparel and Goods
Kid-Friendly Cafes
A New Starbucks in Osaka Features a Kids Frappuccino Range & Kids Bar
Yeast-Based Cafe Protein Toppings
Starbucks India and SuperYou Partnered for Protein Cold Foam
Seasonal QSR Spring Menus
Tim Hortons U.S. Debuts Golden Cinnamon Cold Foam and More
RTD Dubai-Style Lattes
happy's Dubai Chocolatey Style Latte Features a Viral Flavor Combo
Canned Nitro-Infused Cold Coffees
Venturi Bold Brew Boasts Unconventional Flavor Combinations
Functional Coffeehouse Protein Bites
These New Scott’s Protein Balls Flavors Come in Two Options
Autumnal At-Home Cafe Products
The Starbucks Fall Coffee Products are Heading to Retailers Now
Seasonal Coffee Launches
Starbucks Relaunches its Brown Sugar Menu and Debuts New Grocery Products
Café Energy Hybrids
Starbucks Blends Refreshers with Energy Drink Benefits in New Menu Launch
Supercharged Canned Cold Brews
Unconform Combines Arabica Coffee, Oat Milk and Nootropics
Winter-Ready Seasonal Beverage Menus
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Debuts New Seasonal Beverages
Anniversary-Celebrating Brand Evolutions
Smoothie King Debuts 'The Best Kind of Delicious'
Layered Cool Beverages
Starbucks Reimagines a Classic Favorite to Present the 'Strato Frappuccino'
Fruity Refreshing Protein Drinks
Chatime Collaborated with Muscle Nation on Pro-tea-n Drinks
Refrigerated Cold Brew Coffees
Happy Launches 48oz Shareable Cold Brew Bottles at Kroger Stores
Cozy Fall Menu Items
Starbucks Unveils its 2025 Fall Lineup Featuring its Classic PSL
Laidback Coffee Culture Sweaters
The Starbucks and BEAMS EXTRA Collection Has a Custom Sweatshirt
Wintery Dessert Coffee Ranges
The Starbucks Holiday Menu Features Drinks and Treats
Nostalgic Beverage Lineups
Dutch Bros Debuts Three Beverages to Impart a Sense of Nostalgia
Caffeinated Coconut Water Drinks
Starbucks is Testing Coco Cold Brew and Coco Matcha
At-Home Holiday Cafe Coffees
Starbucks Hazelnut Cocoa Flavored Coffee Comes in Two Formats
Co-Branded Coffee-Inspired Smoothies
Sambazon and Laird Superfood Team Up to Offer Coffee Smoothie
Customizable Protein Beverages
Starbuck Canada Launches Protein Lattes and Cold Foam Drinks
Limited-Time Caffeinated Milkshakes
f'real's Brown Sugar Latte Milkshake Builds on Viral Hits
Cafe Brand Protein Smoothies
Peet's Vitality Menu Protein Smoothies Come in Three Flavors
Edgy Holiday Beverage Campaigns
Dutch Bros Coffee Debuts Its New Beverages for the Holiday Period
Crafted Fast Food Beverages
McDonald’s Expands into Refreshers, Dirty Sodas and Energy Drinks
Banana Beverage Enhancers
Dunkin' is Introducing Banana Syrup and Banana Cold Foam This Spring
Nutritious Ready-To-Drink Coffee Lines
Javvy Coffee is Launching in Sprouts Farmers Market
Foam-Topped Blended Drinks
Starbucks' New Frappuccino Blended Beverages Feature Fluffy Toppings
Expanded Ready-To-Drink Cold Brews
Royal Cup Coffee and Tea Introduces New Flavors to Its Range
Protein-Packed Coffeehouse Drinks
Beans & Brews Protein Coffee Comes in Four Flavor Options
Member-Exclusive Cold Foam Offers
Starbucks Rewards Members Can Tap Into 'Cold Foam Days'
Banana-Themed Cafe Arcade Menus
The Black Sheep Coffee Banana Arcade Menu is Packed with Flavor
Caffeinated Protein Bars
The Dark Chocolate Espresso Battle Bar Energizes with 100mg of Caffeine
Fruity Protein Beverages
Tim Hortons' Protein Quenchers are Creamy, Fruity and Lactose-Free
Artisanal Protein Beverages
The Premier Protein Coffeehouse Shakes are for 'Proffee' Routines
Autonomous Robot Baristas
Elite Robots' Robobarista Seeks to Improve Service Quality & Efficiency
Cafe-Inspired QSR Coffee Drinks
These SONIC Cold Coffee Drinks Come in Four Flavors
Protein-Coffee Drink Sticks
Jordan's Skinny Mixes Launched Proffee Stix for On-the-Go Consumers
Premium Shake Releases
Smashburger Unveils Two New Indulgent, Banana-Forward Treats
Whole Body Nutrition Shakes
Ka’Chava Expands Its Nutrition Line with a Coffee Flavor
Coffee-Free Cafe Milkshakes
Scooter’s Coffee Shakes Will Come in Three Options This Spring
Sweet Breakfast-Inspired Drinks
Dutch Bros Launched Three Vibrant Beverages
Consumer-Driven Juice Bar Menus
The Latest Clean Juice Menu Focuses on Nutrition and Flavor
Globally Inspired Pastries
Starbucks Launched the Dubai Chocolate Bite and More
Female-Rapper Protein Beverage Collabs
Dunkin’ Launches 'Protein Milk' with Megan Thee Stallion
Chilled Dubai Chocolate Beverages
Starbucks Launches Iced Dubai Chocolate Beverages for 2026
Western-Themed Cafe Drink Menus
These New The Human Bean Drinks Come in Three Varieties
Delicious Protein-Packed Smoothies
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Debuts a High-Protein Smoothie Range
Ready-to-Drink Protein Lattes
Wandering Bear Cold Brew Lattes Offer a Nourishing, Energizing Boost
Anti-Shrinkflation QSR Initiatives
These Jack in the Box Value Deals Offer Ample Food and Drink
Cold Foam-Topped Cafe Refreshments
These New PJ’s Coffee Menu Items Embrace Springtime
Customizable Protein Lattes
Tim Hortons' Protein Lattes Can Be Enhanced with a Flavor Shot
Nutty Valentine's Hot Chocolates
The Starbucks Pistachio Hot Chocolate is Arriving in the UK
Functional Wellness Franchises
HB Expanded Internationally Through Wellness-Focused Franchising
Mindful Cold Brew Rebrands
Here&Now Repositioned Its Cold Brew as an Antidote to Burnout
Whimsical Desk Rituals
Starbucks Created a Small, Celebratory Post-CNY Activation
Sweet Potato Mousse Lattes
Starbucks Japan's Newest Mousse Latte is Full of Roasted Flavors
Indulgent Drinkable Dessert Shakes
These Smashburger Shakes Have Debuted for Spring and Summer
Ice Cream-Inspired Frozen Coffees
These Dunkin' Drinks Capture Cool Refreshment of Frozen Treats
Ready-to-Pour Cold Cafe Lattes
These Starbucks Multiserve Products Bring the Cafe Home
Premium Foodservice Hot Beverages
These New Citavo Hot Beverages Were Created with Cafédirect
Professional Foodservice Coffee Beans
Nestlé Professional NESCAFÉ BARISTA Comes in Two Options
Cozy Dessert-Inspired Cafe Drinks
Beans & Brews Coffeehouse Has Debuted its Fall Menu
Smoothie Brand Expansions
Smoothie King's New Food Menu is Available Nationwide