Starbucks Just Shared the Strangest Food Pairings for Its Coffees—And They Actually Make Sense
By Kate Franke
Published on March 29, 2026.
Starbucks has shared suggested food pairings for five of its coffee blends, including the Komodo Dragon Blend, the Green Apron Blend, and the Pike Place Roast, which are named after Seattle's historic Pike Place Market where Starbucks was first erected. The Sumatra Coffee, a full-bodied dark roast made from Arabica beans, takes on a deeper nuttiness when paired with peanut butter, or Brie, enhances the coffee's warmth, richness, and earthy depth. The Espresso Roast is the base of every latte, cappuccino, and american on Starbucks's menu and is particularly recommended for pairing with chocolate caramels.
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