Starbucks expands testing of its coconut water drinks

While lovers of Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte await its return, beverage connoisseurs in some U.S. cities can try the coffee chain's newest drinks – made with coconut water.

Last month, Starbucks began testing two drinks made with coconut water, Coco Matcha and Coco Cold Brew, as part of its Starting 5 product innovation program in five New York City coffeehouses. The availability of the drinks will now be expanded to more than 400 stores across the U.S.

The Coco Matcha drink is made with unsweetened creamy Matcha Cold Foam poured over coconut water on ice. Coco Cold Brew tops coconut water over ice with cold brew foam.

“With Coco Matcha, we wanted to create a drink that feels like a tropical escape in a cup. The vibrant, unsweetened matcha softens beautifully when blended into our