So after the Christmas beverages, Starbucks rolled out their limited-time Espresso Confection Series, namely the Salted Caramel Mocha Crumble (left) and the Golden Sesame Caramel Crunch Latte (right), both available in hot, iced and Frappuccino versions.

Between the two, I find that the Salted Caramel Mocha Crumble has a familiar taste, probably a combination of a salted caramel dessert fused with mocha, and it also depends on how much of "crumble" the barista decides to give you on that day. It's a pretty safe choice for most people.

On the other hand, the Golden Sesame Caramel Crunch Latte was a pleasant surprise for me. Sips of milk coffee reveal the subtle but familiar aroma of roasted sesame, and if you get the Frappuccino version, you can actually eat the crunchy sesame sprinkles which reminded me of peanut candy!

A Tall-size Frappuccino of this series costs S$7.60. Quoting their marketing team, "Cheers to espresso and dessert. All at once."