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Our signature espresso and steamed milk mingle beautifully with juniper syrup. This beverage has a light, pine-like flavor with delightful citrus undertones. We cap this latte with velvety foam and accentuate the remarkable flavor with a dusting of pine-citrus sugar.

Our signature espresso and steamed milk mingle beautifully with juniper syrup. This beverage has a light, pine-like flavor with delightful citrus undertones. We cap this latte with velvety foam and accentuate the remarkable flavor with a dusting of pine-citrus sugar.

What Is a Juniper Latte? I had never heard of one before I read about Starbucks' version. It's a juniper berry syrup with hints of sage and citrus that's added to expresso with your choice of steamed milk.

What's included. Our signature espresso, milk and ice mingle beautifully with juniper syrup. This beverage has a light, pine-like flavor with delightful citrus undertones. We accentuate the remarkable flavor by dusting the top with pine-citrus sugar.

Starbucks says the Juniper Latte tastes like winter. And winter, to Starbucks, is a “hint of juniper and sage,” along with “an evergreen aroma and citrus notes.” The full recipe breakdown for their new drink is: espresso, steamed milk, juniper syrup, and pine-citrus sugar. But what is Juniper, exactly?

Juniper Latte is available at participating Starbucks locations in the U.S. starting today (Nov. 27) for a limited time, while supplies last. This beverage joins the line-up of Starbucks holiday espresso beverages like Peppermint Mocha, Caramel Brulée Latte, Chestnut Praline Latte, Gingerbread Latte and Eggnog Latte.

Not all syrups are available for purchase

Before you celebrate, there is a catch: Syrup purchases are subject to availability, which means you can only get your hands on them if there is enough to last until a restock (after all, Starbucks is a coffee house, and it still has to be able to sell flavored lattes).

“As a standard course of business, we continually evaluate the ingredients in our stores, and have decided to discontinue raspberry syrup,” a Starbucks spokesperson tells TODAY.com. “Customers can expect limited inventory at stores throughout March as we remove it from our menu.”

Unlike the berries we pick up from the grocery store, juniper berries aren't sweet at all — they're actually known for their astringency. In addition to this bitterness, they also carry notes of wood, citrus, and pine needles. The berries impart similar flavors to gin, along with a sharp and slightly sweet aroma.

📍Osmanthus Latte: The latte has a subtle osmanthus fragrance, which gives it an elegant Chinese touch. With its warm and comforting taste, it's not overly sweet and has just the right texture, making it the perfect drink to cozy up with.

What is flavor juniper? ›

The taste of the juniper berry is fresh with a fruity citrus flavor and an aromatic , piney spiciness. The berry is in no way sweet, instead it has a pungent, piney taste that can mimic sweetness. The juniper berry pairs well with other strong flavors such as caraway, garlic, rosemary and black pepper.