New Starbucks holiday latte getting mixed reviews from the Internet

Us foodies love a good debate.

Is a hot dog a sandwich? Is it appropriate to bite into a burrito from the side?

Most recently, the newest holiday drink at Starbucks has sparked a heated debate. Not unlike Tim Hortons’ recent Belgian Waffle Breakfast Sandwich, the new offering is getting mixed reviews

As always, there are some seriously savage reviews being posted online, along with some positive ones too.

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The new drink, made with juniper syrup for a “hint of the evergreens”, has only been available for one day, but people are already airing their opinions on social media.

Having the new @Starbucks #JuniperLatte
Tastes kinda woodsy….

— Don S Well hello, what do we have here? (@helgahstII) November 2, 2018

I am having a #starbucksreserve creation – a #JuniperLatte . It taste like a Christmas tree in a… https://t.co/ehvaqtzcd4

— Kelly Spaulding (@kellyspaulding) November 23, 2017

Apparently Starbucks controls the weather now. First real snow, first holiday drink but dang that juniper latte 👌👌. It’s like Seattle in a cup #starbucks #redcups #juniperlatte… https://t.co/NHSDiDRMhQ

— Jamie Pearce (@graceforgranted) November 2, 2018

 

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Tried the new Juniper latte from Starbucks while waiting for the school bus this afternoon. Not sure how I feel about my hot beverages tasting like trees… 🌲🌲🌲 Jury’s still out 😂 #momlife #wellcaffeinated #juniperlatte #starbucks #gradstudent #gradschool #NP #nurse #jitsgirl #bjj #brazilianjiujitsu #bjjwomen

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Some people have been cautiously optimistic about the new nature-centric concoction, but others are clearly not into the festive new beverage.

Also, since we’re here. #juniperlatte …Juniper is for gin and olives. 🤮

— Stephanie Cooke (@IIBadKitties) November 2, 2018

Starbucks New “Juniper” Latte AKA “Pine Sol” Flavoured.

HARD PASS…#starbucks #starbucksfail #juniperlatte pic.twitter.com/6jya1ZSD8i

— Daniel Pike (@danieljamespike) November 2, 2018

@StarbucksCanada I’m very sad this morning. Was so excited to get my first #HolidaySpiceFlatWhite of the season to find out it’s discontinued 😭. Please bring it back! The #JuniperLatte doesn’t work for me. #AndIDidntReceiveTheReusableCup

— Darryl Burry (@darrylburry) November 2, 2018

But that’s not to say that some people aren’t completely loving it, either. It’s clearly much-loved by some, one person described it as a drink that transported them “into a forest of Christmas trees with the nice woody aroma and the sweetness of the festive season.”

Well OK then.

I just tried Starbucks’ Juniper Latte. It’s Christmas in a cup with a citrusy zing. In love. My new happiness elixir. ❤️ #starbucks #juniperlatte @StarbucksCanada

— Dawn Jagroop (@JagroopDawn) November 2, 2018

Well call me Juniper!!! Deliciousness, Starbucks did it again! #juniperlatte #StarbucksRedCup #ChristmasIsComing pic.twitter.com/fvm0nJWbu0

— Bon Bon (@Bonbon0711) November 2, 2018

 

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Jolly Juniper Latte from @starbucks.sq1foodcourt . This drink hit the spot , transported me into a forest of Christmas trees with the nice woody aroma and the sweetness of the festive season . Try the Juniper Latte and experience happiness & Jolliness with each sip😌😌😌 Sean Noronha @sltn29 Lionel Coutinho @coutinholionel Brenda Del Pilar @little_baba Lloyd Coutinho @lloyd_coutinho Lionel Coutinho @lcoutinho07 Ira Lacdao @ira_kk Tamer Eltohamy @dragonofthewest123 Ira Lacdao @iragramerrys Stan @reachforthestaralways Guu Izakaya Toronto @guuizakayato little_baba @little_baba Satoshi Himabayashi @satoshishimabayashi Saki Miyai @saki_381 Ezekiel @ezflip Fei Xiang @feinomenal #juniper #juniperlatte #latte #starbucks #squareone #sauga #life #nature #christmas #beautiful #love #happy #food #food #foodies #foodporn #eat #drinks #foodiesofinstagram #yummy #brunch #brunching #delicious #mississauga #instafood #instafoodie #instagramfood #familytime #sundaybrunch #foodie

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Try it for yourself and be the judge, is this new holiday drink worth the hype?