News: The Coffee Bean - 2013 Holiday Drinks

The Coffee Bean's holiday menu for this year features new Toffee Nut Lattes and Ice Blended drinks plus the return of Red Velvet Cocoa, Winter Dream Tea Latte, and Peppermint Mocha Latte.

The Toffee Nut Ice Blended is made with espresso, vanilla powder (also available with no-sugar-added vanilla powder), toffee nut sauce, and milk, blended with ice and topped with whipped cream and toffee pieces. The toffee nut sauce is described as "buttery with flavors of caramelized sugar and a hint of nut." Its retail price starts at $3.95 for a small.

The latte version is made with espresso, steamed milk, vanilla powder, toffee nut sauce, and toffee pieces. It can be had hot or iced. The suggested retail price starts at $3.75 for a small-sized drink.

The Red Velvet Hot Cocoa promises the flavor of a red velvet cupcake and hot cocoa. It's made with red velvet powder and nonfat milk. Prices start at $3.00 for a small. A Red Velvet Ice Blended is also available with prices starting at $3.85.

The Winter Dream Tea Latte features a tea blend of black tea, rooibos, and sweet spices mixed with vanilla powder and steamed milk. Prices start at $3.50 for a small.

The Peppermint Mocha Latte can be made with either vanilla, dark chocolate, or white chocolate powder (no sugar versions also available for vanilla and chocolate), espresso, steamed milk, and peppermint sauce. It can be ordered hot, cold, or as an Ice Blended drink with prices starting at $3.75 for a small latte.

The holiday line up is available through December 29, 2013.

Here's the calorie breakdown for the holiday drinks:

• Toffee Nut Latte – SM 250; REG 370; LRG 480
• Toffee Nut Ice Blended – SM 340; REG 480; LRG 710
• Red Velvet Hot Cocoa – SM 320; REG 460; LRG 590
• Peppermint Mocha Latte – SM 280; REG 370; LRG 480-490
• Winter Dream Tea Latte – SM 200; REG 260; LRG 350