Thanks to Skittles, we know how to taste the rainbow, but have you ever tasted the moon? If you’ve been keeping up with social media drink trends in 2021, you’ve probably tried the drink that TikTokers say evokes the taste of the moon. What does that mean, exactly? And shouldn’t the moon be made of cheese? It’s hard to say, and even fans of the drink were confused (though one comment claimed, “I got mine with coconut milk and it was HEAVENLY,” so there’s that). But when the original creator, @swanmuse, proclaimed, “It tastes like drinking the moon itself,” everyone and their moms (including Lizzo) flocked to Starbies to get this unique beverage.
You can think of it as either an upgraded iced matcha latte or a cold blend of two types of tea. If you want to try it, order this: a tall iced matcha latte with two pumps of chai. The original concoction ends here, but when it came along, coconut milk became a popular substitute for the 2% milk the drink originally contained. It’s undoubtedly a sweet creation, as Starbucks’ matcha blend and chai concentrate already contain sugar, but you also get earthy, warming, and slightly spicy flavors, all balanced by the cool, tropical taste of the coconut milk. Plus, the matcha and chai combo from the secret menu Matcha Brown Sugar Chai Latte already landed high in our Starbucks chai drink rankings.
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While the Moon Drink was a huge hit, especially in 2021, it wasn’t popular with everyone. Some felt it was too sweet (a common distrust with Starbucks matcha drinks), while others said the consistency was a bit chalky (maybe that’s where the name comes from?). However, if you want to give it a try, feel free to make it into your own drink. While coconut milk is the usual base, you can substitute it with any of Starbucks’ milk options, including almond, oat, soy, or whole milk.
Since some testers on social media noted that the chai addition was pretty subtle, you can easily enhance the flavor by adding another pump or two to your drink—and if you’re ordering a venti, you should do that anyway. If you want a cloud of sweetness as soon as you drink, try one of Starbucks’ cold foam flavors, like the cinnamon sweet cream, vanilla sweet cream, or white chocolate macadamia variety—because we already know Starbucks’ chai and macadamia flavors go well together. You can also line your cup with caramel sauce, finish it with a caramel drizzle, or add a little cinnamon powder.
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