There’s something sacred about the early morning hours. Before inboxes fill, before lectures begin, before traffic tightens its grip on the city — those first moments of the day belong to people who move with intention.
In that quiet window, Starbucks is doing something that feels almost disruptive in today’s coffee economy: offering selected tall espresso-based beverages for just R25 before 8:00am.
In a market where a tall latte typically costs between R37 and R45, and even fast-food coffee hovers closer to R30, this is not a watered-down compromise. It’s not a basic Americano tucked away on a limited menu. It’s a full selection of Starbucks favourites — crafted the same way, by the same baristas, in the same stores — simply offered at a different price point during the calmest part of the day.
Available across all Starbucks stores, the morning special includes both hot and iced espresso-based drinks, from a comforting Cappuccino or Latte to indulgent favourites like the Caramel Macchiato, White Mocha and Mocha. Iced options are equally included, from the Classic Iced Cappuccino to the Iced Americano, making the offer feel considered rather than constrained.
But the offer is about more than price.
Early mornings at Starbucks have their own rhythm. A favourite barista scribbling a familiar message on a cup. A nod to the regular who orders the same drink every day. A quiet sense that everyone is heading somewhere, but for a moment, they’re sharing the same pause. The R25 morning special fits neatly into this ritual — encouraging customers to arrive a little earlier, slow down briefly, and start the day on their own terms.
The focus is ease and consistency. The same drinks. The same stores. No app hoops or complicated mechanics. Just a simple invitation to reset the tone of the day before it begins to rush.
Available every morning from store opening until 8:00am, until 20 February 2026, the R25 special is a small shift in routine — but one that has the power to quietly change how mornings feel.
Sometimes, the difference between a rushed day and a grounded one starts with something as simple as a good cup of coffee.
Terms and Conditions
The R25 morning special is valid daily from store opening until 08:00am, until 20 February 2026, on selected tall beverages only, while stocks last.
The offer is not redeemable in conjunction with eBucks or any vouchers and is not available on delivery platforms.
Only Tall-sized hot or iced versions of the following beverages are included: Cappuccino, Latte, Caramel Macchiato, Americano, Mocha, White Mocha, Classic Iced Cappuccino, Iced Latte, Iced Caramel Macchiato, Iced White Mocha, Iced Mocha, and Iced Americano.
Any modifiers, customisations, upgrades or add-ons are charged at full price.
More information is available at starbucks.co.za and via @StarbucksSA.
