Starbucks red cups and Christmas drinks are back, including eggnog, gingerbread and toffee nut lattes

Starbucks festive drinks will be available in all UK stores on Tuesday November 3

Christmas drinks in Starbucks red mugs 2015 (Starbucks)

For some, the holiday season begins with the smell of cinnamon and the first taste of eggnog latte.

So get ready for that holiday season to start early on Tuesday November 3, when Starbucks makes its festive drinks available in all UK stores.

This year customers can wrap their hands around gingerbread latte, toffee nut latte, eggnog latte or honey and almond hot chocolate for the whole of the season.

Starbucks is also celebrating the return of its traditional red cups for the holiday period. It’s encouraging customers to use #RedCups and a brand new red cup emoji on Twitter.

The emoji mirrors this year’s newly designed red cup – a two-toned ombre design, with a bright poppy colour on top that shades into a darker cranberry below.

Customers in the US and Canada have been sharing their joy on Twitter since North America welcomed the return of the red cup on November 2.

“Holiday beverages have been a highly anticipated tradition at Starbucks since Christmas Blend was introduced in 1984.

“We are honored to be a part of our customers’ yearly holiday traditions, and every year we look forward to bringing back favorite holiday beverages that evoke the spirit of the season,” said Cliff Burrows, who leads Starbucks business in the United States and Americas.

Starbucks Christmas drinks 2015 :

Starbucks Gingerbread Latte

Starbucks Gingerbread Latte (Starbucks)

This Red Cup favourite has been given a makeover for 2015. Gingerbread is swirled with Starbucks 100% Fairtrade Espresso Roast and velvety steamed milk, and the drink is now finished with a gingerbread-flavoured, caramel-coloured cream, and a delicious wafer crumb topping.

Starbucks Eggnog Latte

Starbucks Eggnog Latte (Starbucks)

A Red Cup original welcomed back each year by fans all over the world. Made by combining Starbucks 100% Fairtrade Espresso Roast with creamy, steamed eggnog and served with a dusting of ground nutmeg, it’s sure to get everyone feeling Christmassy.

Starbucks Toffee Nut Latte

Starbucks Toffee Nut Latte

Able to stir any fan’s festive spirit, the rich, buttery flavour of sweet toffee is combined with the warmth of toasted nuts and blended with Starbucks 100% Fairtrade Espresso Roast and velvety steamed milk. This drink is topped with whipped cream and toffee nut sprinkles for a wonderful treat.

Starbucks Honey and Almond Hot Chocolate

Starbucks Honey and Almond Hot Chocolate (Starbucks)

Combining Starbucks classic hot chocolate with almond syrup and topped with chocolate whip, honey drizzle and nougat, this is the perfect festive treat to enjoy with friends on a chilly winter’s day.