Looking for a cup of coffee that tastes like literal rays of sun? Starbucks is launching a new light roast coffee that’ll give the phrase “walking on sunshine” a whole new meaning. The new Starbucks Sunsera Blend is hitting stores on March 4; the blend promises an “easy-going” start to the day, arriving just in time to shake away the winter blues and welcome the glistening buds of spring.
The latest light roast flavor is a culmination of 14 months of hard work and coffee-making magic from famed Starbucks principal coffee developer Leslie Wolford. You might recognize some of her other beloved flavor creations, such as the iconic Pike Place Roast and the Green Apron Blend, increasing expectations that the new Sunsera Blend will be amazing. Starbucks stores in the U.S. and Canada will give the new brew a special place as the blonde roast Coffee of the Day in all locations.
Flavor breakdown of the new Starbucks Sunsera Blend
Starbucks’ new light roast coffee is described as sweet and smooth with just the right amount of acidity, according to the coffee powerhouse’s press release. It has notes of citrus and almond, meaning it’ll pair well with a few of Starbucks’ breakfast options, such as the blueberry or chocolate chip muffins. It was designed to brew perfectly either hot or iced, served black or loaded with cream and sugar. One of our writers, Michael Palan, had the opportunity to sample the new brew ahead of its release. “It had a light body, with a nuttiness to it,” he said. “[It’s] a nice new blonde addition for the spring.”
Starbucks made headlines recently when it announced a boatload of fundamental menu changes for 2025, including plans to discontinue quite a few beverages and the return of the condiment bar, giving customers the freedom to add milk and sweeteners to their cup of joe. The Starbucks Sunsera Blend light roast coffee is included as a refill option with the new refill policy, which allows for-here customers to order complimentary refills of any hot or iced coffee or tea. Looks like the Sunsera Blend is lining up to be the zap of optimism you didn’t know your mornings needed.
