Starbucks's Cinammon Dolce Latte

I tried the "new" Cinnamon Dolce Latte at Starbucks on Friday. While nothing can replace my White Chocolate Mocha, the Dolce was very good - rich and creamy, and I couldn't taste the cinnamon at all. Rather, it tasted to me like an even better version of the Gingerbread Latte.

I'm sad to say, however, that Starbucks has reached Hallmark-levels of holiday agenda pushing, with their Valentine's merchandise display up already on January 3, when most people still have full-on new year’s denial. Why can't we just order coffee without the distraction of seasonal gift items?