"The original Starbucks Eggnog Latte, which has been around for longer than you might have expected, was made with real eggnog, steamed and combined with espresso, and topped with ground nutmeg. However, the current nutrition information for the drink, available on the Starbucks website, indicates that calling the espresso beverage an eggnog latte might actually be a stretch. Rather than real eggnog, the drink is now made with an "eggnog sweet powder component" containing sugar, dried egg yolks, and flavoring."
"Unfortunately, this change, which was likely made to save money, is leaving customers cold. While eggnog powder might be a shelf-stable and cost-effective alternative to real eggnog, it doesn't quite hit the same for customers who were expecting to receive a nostalgic, creamy holiday beverage. And neither the customers nor baristas are keeping quiet about how disgusting they think the new Eggnog Latte is."
Starbucks reintroduced its seasonal Eggnog Latte but replaced real eggnog with an 'eggnog sweet powder component' containing sugar, dried egg yolks, and flavoring. The original beverage used real eggnog steamed with espresso and topped with ground nutmeg. Long-time customers and some baristas report that the powdered formulation significantly alters the flavor and quality. The nutrition information on the Starbucks website reflects the ingredient change. Customers expected a nostalgic, creamy holiday beverage and many describe the new drink as disappointing or disgusting. The substitution appears driven by cost and shelf-stability considerations and has prompted public backlash.
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