There's a green-tinged high point in this miserable January weather - Starbucks has a new Pistachio Matcha Latte (from £5.45), amid a winter menu that's a festival of all things pistachio.
My star of the show - putting the star in Starbucks - is its glorious Pistachio & White Chocolate Loaf Cake (£3.95). Sweet and salty, it's worth braving even the chilliest winter day for.
I paired it with the Pistachio Velvet Oat Latte (£5.45), as the green nut is still having its main-character moment.
The range brings together the flavours well, with plenty of sweet and salty nuttiness, while allowing the flavours of the coffee to shine through.
I tried my friend's drink, the matcha too, which was a little on the sweet side, although very good. When I'm ordering next time, I'll stay in my own lane and stick with the pistachio.
I also preferred the hot option to the iced one - but that may be because it's snowing outside - once the temperatures climb above zero, I'm sure I'll embrace the ice again.
There's also a new Ristretto Bianco (£3.80), a shorter, bolder serve made with triple Starbucks Blonde Ristretto shots and silky whole milk, promising a rich, velvety cup.
There's also some familiar food favourites to fuel the new year, with fruity Berry Crunch, or protein-packed Egg White Bites with Three Cheese and Red Pepper.
The full winter menu is available now.
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What are Starbucks Rewards?
It's been almost a year since Starbucks UK launched its updated Starbucks Rewards programme, offering more rewards.
Customers now earn 10 Stars for every £1 spent - converted from 3 Stars - to make it easier for members to track progress and unlock Rewards.
With new redemption tiers starting from 130 Stars (£13), customers can redeem Stars earlier, from hot brewed coffee to selected bakery items and selected Starbucks merchandise.
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