Coffee Is Cancelled?! Starbucks Swaps Espresso for Tea Starting Today, April 1st!

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More Starbucks changes are onlineing as they make bold moves in April! 

man holding pink Starbucks Refresher drink

Starbucks is officially saying goodbye to its iconic espresso drinks! 🥲

Starting today, April 1st, 2025, Starbucks is making a bold move and ditching all espresso-based drinks in favor of their new exclusive focus—tea! 🍵 After years of perfecting espresso, it’s time to embrace our inner Zen and let coffee take a permanent nap. 🧘🏼‍♀️

Yes, you heard that right. After news of recent Starbucks menu changes, the onlinepany decided it was time to swap the beloved coffee beans for something a bit more…soothing.

All those caramel macchiatos, iced lattes, venti cappuccinos, cold brews, and all the drinks you’ve onlinee to love are gone forever.

But don’t worry, tea lovers—this is your moment to shine! 🤩

two starbucks drinks topped with cold foam

Read more about what inspired this change (and a fun surprise) here!

In this new era, Starbucks is doubling down on its tea offerings, and the variety is truly endless! Whether you’re a fan of bold blacks, delicate whites, or calming herbal infusions, there will be a tea for everyone. And while we know many of you are loyal to your iced coffees, we’ve got some exciting news for you, too! With new creations like Espresso-less Lattes and Mocha Chai Fraps, there’s no need to fear—Starbucks has you covered!

Not to mention, all your favorite Starbucks drinks will be reimagined to keep the caffeine kick alive, but now in tea form.

hand holding fake starbucks blue and green drink

Check out a few new drinks now available on Starbucks menus!


  • Latte-less Latte – the taste of your favorite latte without the coffee or espresso
  • No-Brew Blue – a fun twist on an iced tea that promises to have you feeling cool and calm while still staying vibrant (it’s literally blue!)
  • Matcha Madness Fizz – a bubbly creation that blends sparkling water, matcha, and a hint of ginger for a fresh, lively experience.

And because we know how much the Starbucks onlinemunity LOVES a new drink, we even received exclusive news about seasonal limited-edition tea creations onlineing April 25th! So keep the Lemon Lavender Dream and Spicy Mango Heatwave on your radar! 🔥

So, what does this mean for all the coffee purists out there?

Fear not! Starbucks isn’t leaving you without options. Whether you’re into those classic tea flavors or something more adventurous (like Stetson’s Pretty in Pink Matcha), you’re sure to find a new drink to love! 💕

APRIL FOOLS! You may not be ready to fully embrace tea (yet), but don’t worry; this April Fools’ Day surprise is just that… a fun joke! 😏 So rest easy, coffee fans—Starbucks is not actually getting rid of espresso drinks. 😆


Happy April Fools’ Day! 🎉 Don’t miss this hidden surprise and check out more April Fool’s fun!


About the writer:

Sara is a self-taught blogger & photographer and brings 9+ years of experience to her craft. Her work has been featured in numerous esteemed publications, spanning building, travel, and fashion. Beyond her creative pursuits, Sara’s primary mission is to empower others to embrace a toxic-free & sustainable lifestyle.


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  1. Jill

    my husband almost just had a stroke…. hahahaha!

  2. sunshine0826

    I literally almost had a heart attack!

  3. natasha-ai

    Lemon Lavender Dream sounds good, actually.

    • Jessica (Hip Sidekick)

      Right?! I also would love the Spicy Mango! 🥭😋 Starbucks does have lemonade refreshers that you can customize to add lavender powder to, if you wanted to check with your barista on availability and how to create your own lemon-lavender drink! 🤗

  4. BW

    As a non-coffee drinking tea lover, I got so excited!😄

    • Jessica (Hip Sidekick)

      🥰 They do have some great tea options at Starbucks still, BW! Happy April Fools’ Day! Thanks for joining in on the laughs and fun!

  5. Becky

    What?! forgot it’s April Fool’s day, you got me!

    • Jessica (Hip Sidekick)

      😂🥰 Happy April Fools’ Day, Becky!

  6. Audo

    😂🤣

  7. Shelly

    I think it would be fun if they did that for a day.

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