Starbucks Orange Cream Beverages — New Summer Drinks 2026
Starbucks has added a new Orange Cream lineup to its 2026 summer menu, combining tangerine and mandarin flavors with sweet vanilla notes — the chain describes it as "bright citrus and creamy sweetness." The collection includes an Orange Cream Cold Brew, an Orange Cream Frappuccino, and an Orange Cream Hot Tea variant at participating locations.
The drinks sit alongside the existing summer refreshers and typically run $5.45-$6.45 on the Starbucks menu depending on size — with the Orange Cream Frappuccino landing at the top of that range. Like most Starbucks seasonal drinks, the Orange Cream lineup is available for a limited window while summer supplies last.
The 2026 Orange Cream Lineup
All three drinks share the same tangerine-and-mandarin flavor profile with sweet vanilla cream notes, served three different ways: a cold brew for a coffee-forward pick, a Frappuccino for a frozen blended treat, and a hot tea variant for a lighter, caffeine-conscious option. As with most Starbucks seasonal launches, the Orange Cream drinks are available at participating locations only, so check the app to confirm your store has them.
Orange Cream Prices & Sizes
The Orange Cream drinks typically run $5.45-$6.45 depending on size, with the Frappuccino landing at the top of the range. Starbucks menu prices vary by location, and 2026 prices are up about 4.2% versus 2025, so your local store may land slightly above or below those numbers. Larger sizes cost more, so expect the price to step up with the cup.
How to Order the Orange Cream Drinks
Order through the Starbucks app or in-store at a participating location. If you want a lighter version, Starbucks does not charge for alternative milk in the US, so oatmilk, almondmilk, or coconutmilk swaps add nothing to the price. Seasonal drinks like this one stay available only while summer supplies last — if you want to try it, don't wait.
Where the Lineup Fits in Starbucks' Seasonal Rotation
Starbucks rotates its seasonal menus four times a year: spring launches in early March, summer in early June, fall in late August, and the holiday menu in early November. The Orange Cream drinks are part of the summer 2026 wave, and the fall 2026 menu — headlined by the Pumpkin Spice Latte — typically follows in late August, at which point summer drinks start to phase out.
Ways to Save on Summer Drinks
Starbucks Rewards members earn 2 Stars per $1 spent and can redeem 100 Stars for a free handcrafted drink. Happy Hour offers 50% off select handcrafted beverages on Thursdays from 2–7 PM, and the app runs Buy One Get One Free Fridays from 2–6 PM. Double Star Days often coincide with seasonal launches, so check the app before ordering.
The Bottom Line
The Orange Cream lineup is a limited-time summer addition that pairs bright citrus with creamy vanilla at a typical $5.45-$6.45 price point. Availability varies by location and lasts only while supplies do, so order through the app early — and use Rewards or Happy Hour to make the seasonal treat a little cheaper.