Starbucks’ Teddy Graham Chai Is the Sweet Treat You Need to Try for Fall

If you grew up eating a certain teddy bear-shaped graham cracker, Starbucks’ new Teddy Graham Iced Chai will be pure nostalgia in a cup for you. The drink, which was just added to the official secret menu, combines an Iced Chai Latte with Brown Sugar Cream Cold Foam and a sprinkle of cinnamon powder, delivering cozy, sweet, and lightly-spiced flavors that take you back to the days of after-school snacks. Available to order in the Starbucks app, you can tap the heart at checkout to add it to your Favorites and enjoy this cookie-inspired drink anytime.

What Is the Teddy Graham Latte Trend?

The Teddy Graham latte trend started as a viral coffee recipe on TikTok, inspired by the bite-sized cinnamon-honey cookies. Creators shared homemade versions of the drink using simple ingredients like espresso, milk, honey, vanilla, and cinnamon, capturing the sweet, warm flavor in a sippable form. Fans loved it because it was easy to make at home, nostalgic, and highly customizable. People also experimented with brown sugar, oat milk, or whipped foam to mimic the cookie’s sweetness and texture.

What’s in the Starbucks Teddy Graham Iced Chai?

The Starbucks version of the drink is delightfully simple yet indulgent. The base is a Grande Iced Chai Latte, topped with Brown Sugar Cream Cold Foam and finished with a sprinkle of cinnamon powder. The Iced Chai provides a smooth, lightly-spiced foundation, while the Brown Sugar Foam adds a creamy sweetness that mirrors the honey notes of Teddy Grahams. Cinnamon powder ties it all together.

Starbucks’ Secret Menu Made Easy

While Starbucks’ secret menu has long been a place for fan-created custom orders, the chain recently made it easier to enjoy these creations. The Teddy Graham Chai is one of many drinks featured in Starbucks’ new app-based secret menu, meaning you can order it with a single tap—no complicated modifications or risk of miscommunication.

Our Thoughts on the Teddy Graham Iced Chai

Our editor Bryce Jones tried the (not-so-secret) secret menu item, and she says she was pleasantly surprised at how much it replicated the childhood snack.

“It’s a really fun pick-me-up—the flavors of the cookie make so much sense as a drink,” she says. “The sprinkle of cinnamon gives it that signature, nostalgic taste, and the Cold Foam provides the creaminess it needs. If you don’t like ultra-sweet beverages or want more of that coffee flavor—and caffeine—I’d make it a Dirty Chai and add a shot of espresso.”

For more customization, oat milk works as a dairy-free option, Brown Sugar boosts the sweetness, and even topping with crushed Teddy Grahams from home could elevate the theme for an extra playful touch.