As the festive season approaches, Costa Coffee has again delighted its customers with a new and exciting menu full of seasonal treats.

The coffee chain is tempting customers with new additions and some returning favourites that will please the palette.

There are still a couple of weeks to go until the new menu launches on Thursday, November 7, but eager fans of Costa's signature blends and brews can get early access.

Magical additions include a Caramel Nutcracker drinks range, a sweet treat – a new Chocolate and Caramel Nutcracker Cake, and a host of savoury toasties packed with festive flavours.

And for those who can't wait for the new menu to land in Costa stores, of which there are more than 2,670 in the UK, there's a decadent range of drinks launching early.

Costa Club members get exclusive early access to Black Forest drinks in stores nationwide this week, starting Thursday, October 24.

The Black Forest lineup includes a returning fan-favourite: the Black Forest Hot Chocolate. But that’s not all - this year, Costa Coffee is introducing a brand-new way to enjoy the classic in the form of a Black Forest Frappe.

Of course, new limited-edition takeaway cups are available in small, medium and large sizes in stores and at Costa Express machines nationwide (regular and large cups only).

Adorned with vibrant pink, blue, and purple waves, each cup captures the essence of festive catch-ups - from cosy winter walks with a warm Costa coffee in hand to the excitement of exchanging gifts.

The new Festive Spice Latte will precede Costa's beloved Maple Hazel range. Made with a sweet, spiced syrup, the festive blend can be used to customise any flat white or cappuccino for a seasonal treat.

Customers passing a Shell Garage with a Costa Express machine can enjoy the Festive Spice flavour in their Latte (hot and iced), hot chocolate and mocha.

Costa has a strong lineup of savoury delights to keep customers fuelled through the festive season. This year, there is a brand-new star: the new Brie & Cranberry Toastie - oozing with brie and complemented by the sweetness of cranberry, all in malted cranberry bread.

As for sweet treats, there's the new chocolate and Caramel Nutcracker Cake – with rich layers of chocolate sponge, filled with caramel frosting, and topped with chocolate hazelnut frosting – all the delicious flavours dancing on your taste buds like a scene from The Nutcracker. A chocolate and vanilla-flavoured mini loaf joins the new Berry Red Velvet Mini Loaf with a luscious, gooey raspberry sauce centre.