Costa Coffee has launched a new menu, and one item has already garnered praise as potentially the best muffin ever. The banana and chocolate muffin, described as incredibly moist with melted chocolate oozing from the centre, has prompted calls for it to become a permanent fixture. One reviewer even suggested starting a petition to keep it on the menu.
The new range also includes a Strawberry Coconut Iced Matcha Latte, which the reviewer found nostalgic, evoking memories of sunny summer days. The drink blends creamy coconut with sweet strawberry sauce, offering a refreshing twist on traditional matcha. However, not all items were hits; the Orange & Raspberry Victoria Sponge was deemed too sweet, with sugar overpowering other flavours.
Other savoury options include the Onion Bhaji Wrap, which is plant-based and full of spice, and the Tomato & Mature Cheddar Croissant, a flaky, buttery treat that was previously sold out. The reviewer also enjoyed Iced Gingerbread Biscuits with sweet messages like 'Love' and 'Hug Me', perfect with a cup of tea.
The matcha latte range is Costa's first, launching nationwide. While matcha can sometimes taste like soil, the strawberry coconut version was praised for avoiding that issue. The reviewer recommends it for those put off by traditional matcha flavours.
