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Starbucks has expanded its UK ready-to-drink portfolio with two permanent matcha lattes and a limited-edition pumpkin spice Frappuccino.

The Starbucks Matcha Latte combines milk with matcha, while the Strawberry Matcha Latte adds a strawberry flavour to the same base. The products will join the company’s core chilled drinks range from August.

Meanwhile, the new Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino brings Starbucks’ seasonal flavour to its ready-to-drink range for the first time. The beverage combines the company’s coffee with milk and pumpkin spice flavouring and is packaged in a bottle featuring autumn-inspired imagery.

Charlotta Oldham, marketing director for EMEA at Starbucks, said: "With these new additions to our ready-to-drink range, we're giving consumers more choice than ever before. Our new Matcha Latte range celebrates the distinctive taste and ritual of matcha, creating refreshing moments that can be enjoyed all year round, while our Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino captures the comforting, nostalgic flavours that have become synonymous with the arrival of autumn."

"Together, these launches showcase how we're continuing to bring consumers the quality, flavour and innovation they expect from Starbucks in convenient ready-to-drink formats."

The Matcha Latte and Strawberry Matcha Latte will be available through supermarkets and grocery stores across the UK for £2.

The limited-edition Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino is priced at £2.20 and will be stocked by Sainsbury’s, SPAR and other major retailers while supplies last.