Costa Coffee has announced the return of a fan-favourite seasonal drink across UK stores, but only for select customers. The popular coffee chain is bringing back its Maple Hazel Iced Latte and is giving its Costa Club members exclusive early access to the drink.
The iced beverage has been crafted for the autumn season and blends the rich flavours of roasted hazelnut with the smooth sweetness of maple syrup. Served over ice with fresh espresso, the drink is topped by a light whip of cream and sprinkled with a crunchy biscuit topping. The Maple Hazel Iced Latte is one of four new drinks on Costa’s Maple Hazel range for autumn, with other beverages including a Maple Hazel Latte, a Maple Hazel Hot Chocolate and a Maple Hazel Frostino.
Costa Club members can enjoy early access to the iced latte from August 21, with the drink now available exclusively to loyalty card holders in stores nationwide.
Nishant Bhatia, Costa Coffee’s global food and beverage innovation director, said: “Autumn is arriving early this year with the return of the Maple Hazel Iced Latte, and we’re celebrating by rewarding our Costa Club members with an exclusive first taste.
“It’s a deliciously cosy-meets-cool drink that is the perfect bridge between late summer and the first signs of autumn.”
For those who aren’t a Costa Club member and can’t wait until the drink is made available to all customers, you can sign up for free online or via the Costa Club app.
By joining the club you’ll get early access to new drinks, including the Maple Hazel Iced Latte, plus exclusive perks and offers, and a free drink after collecting 10 beans. Beans can be collected every time you buy a drink at a Costa store or go to a Costa Express machine.
Costa explains: “You will earn Beans for any size barista made drink (hot or cold) that you purchase from any Costa Coffee store and any of the 11,000 + drink Costa Express machines located in Great Britain (excluding Northern Ireland).
“If you purchase multiple barista made drinks in one transaction, you’ll receive the number of beans that corresponds to the number of barista made drinks purchased. For example, if you purchase a single Espresso, a large caramel Macchiato, and a medium oat milk Latte in store you will receive three Beans in return.
“You will also be able to earn Beans when you place an order for a barista made drink via Click & Collect and contactless ordering via any Costa Express machines.
“Plus, every time you buy a barista made drink (hot or cold) in a reusable cup, we’ll give you an extra Bean. This means after only five drinks in a reusable cup, you’ll earn one for free!”