Starbucks is stirring things up this summer. Starting July 8, the coffee giant will officially introduce the brand-new Strato Frappuccino Blended Beverage to menus nationwide. Inspired by the Italian word “strato,” which means “layer,” the drinks layer the Frappuccino with different cold foam flavors and colors.

Move over Strato Frappuccino and Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso. Starbucks fans are channeling their creative side. It is time to reveal a special secret that everyone has been thirsty to try. Starbucks has been on a mission to revitalize their brand.

Starbucks is giving its classic Frappuccino a modern twist for the blended beverage's 30th anniversary. Why it matters: The Seattle-based coffee giant is trying to return to its roots by simplifying its menu and reestablishing its cafes as community coffeehouses under the "Back to Starbucks" plan.

Starbucks is making its secret menu official, kicking off with four customized beverages and a secret menu creation content

Starbucks released an entire lineup of new Strato Frappuccino drinks that are a totally new spin on the classic menu item. Here's what they taste like.

Starbucks announced on Monday, July 7, that it’s rolling out a new Strato (Italian for “layer”) Frappucino drink in three flavors, all featuring the brand’s cold foam rather than the whipped cream the beverage is typically topped with.

What is strato? Starbucks adds strawberry matcha, brown sugar and salted caramel mocha Strato Frappuccino to the seasonal summer menu. How they taste.

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