Starbucks confirms when new Christmas menu will finally land in stores

Is it still too early to start thinking about Christmas? Not if you're asking Starbucks!

The iconic red Christmas cup will be making its grand return sooner than you think, and along with it is a brand new reusable cup that changes colour when a hot drink is poured inside.

You'll be able to pick the cup up at your local Starbucks this Christmas, and if you use it in-store, you can get 25p knocked off your festive drink of choice.

Kicking off this year's festive drinks menu is a brand new ice cold beverage - the Toffee Nut Cream Cold Brew.

The cold brew is infused with vanilla syrup and topped with a Toffee Nut cream foam, with some Toffee Nut sprinkles on top.

But if you're looking for something a little warmer, why not try out the new Praline Cookie Hot Chocolate?

With a mocha sauce poured through steamed milk and combined with baked cookies and caramelised hazelnut, the Praline Cookie Hot Chocolate is topped with almond and walnut flavours, and chocolate whipped cream. Absolutely mouth-watering.

Plus, customers will be treated to some fan-favourites like including the Toffee Nut Latte, Gingerbread Latte, Eggnog Latte and, last year's new addition, the Caramel Waffle Latte.

All of the Starbucks Christmas drinks will be available with dairy alternatives and vegan whipped toppings, so there's no excuse not to get one this festive season.

As far as food goes, Starbucks is cranking up its menu with a selection of sweet and savoury treats.

The newest addition is the Pigs Under Blanket Roll, including pork sausage, smoked bacon, sage and onion mayonnaise, cheddar cheese and a layer of cranberry chutney, all tucked into a crusty Vienna roll.

I'm drooling.

You'll also be able to get your hands on some Brie and Cran-merry Focaccias, Festive Feast Paninis, and ‘Tis the Season Turkey Sandwiches.

For those with more of a sweet tooth, you'll be able to dig in to some Toffee Nut Muffins, or a slice of Toffee Nut Mini Loaf Cake or Ginger Mini Loaf Cake.

Plus there'll be some old reliables like the Red Velvet Loaf Cake, the Christmas Tree Brownie, and the Chocolate and Caramel Muffin.

That's enough to put anyone in a jolly mood.

So, when can you expect to try out these mouth-watering treats?

You'll be delighted to know that Christmas came early this year, and Starbucks' festive menu will be available to buy in-store and via-app from Thursday, 3 November.