24 Starbucks Memes for Coffee Lovers Trading Pumpkin Spice for Peppermint Mocha This November

Celeste Mello • Writer and Editor

Nov 11, 2026 8:30 AM EST

Is it really the holiday season until we've had our first festive coffee?

We're in November already! Halloween is behind us and we all know Christmas is coming next. We can feel it in the air. And in the shops! Everyone's favorite coffee shop is looking a lot more festive now. The pumpkin spice obsession is slowly making way for peppermint, gingerbread, and everything that tastes like Christmas in a cup. And to be honest, you can love or hate Starbucks, but it is true that they make our regular coffee orders feel a little more special.

Now, I have to confess something. Except for the seasonal specials (which I always want to try), I'm one of those people who walks into Starbucks, looks at the menu, considers trying something new, and then orders the same thing I always get. A Caramel Macchiato. Every single time. But here's where I get a little adventurous. Depending on the season, I'll order it hot or iced. When the weather is warm, nothing beats an iced Caramel Macchiato. But as soon as it gets chilly enough to justify holding a warm cup between my hands, I'm switching to the hot version. See? Variety. And there's an essential part of my order: a chocolate muffin. I can't walk out of the store without that muffin. At this point, the chocolate muffin and the Caramel Macchiato are a package deal.

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Anyways, November is when Starbucks really starts testing my loyalty to my usual order. The holiday menu is back, which means the seasonal favorites people wait all year for are now available. The Peppermint Mocha is for anyone who believes Christmas should taste like chocolate and mint, the Caramel Brulée Latte is for caramel lovers (me), and the Sugar Cookie Latte is for those who prefer their coffee to taste like freshly baked Christmas cookies. And this year, Starbucks even introduced a Tiramisu Velvet Latte! A coffee inspired by one of my favorite desserts? Now that's a temptation. I mean, how am I supposed to stick to my regular order when everything sounds like dessert disguised as coffee?
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Can we talk about the holiday cups? You can still order the same coffee, but put it in a festive red cup with a little holiday decoration, and it feels more exciting. Why are we like this? I don't know, but I think that's part of what makes this time of year so fun. We're all finding little ways to get into the holiday spirit. Some people start decorating their homes the minute Halloween ends. Others begin their Christmas shopping while the Thanksgiving leftovers are still a distant dream. And some people celebrate by ordering something sweet and covered in whipped cream.
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