Starbucks releases new line of chocolates

SEATTLE Starbucks Coffee unveiled a tasty treat on Tuesday when it launched its line of chocolates, including some that are flavored like its popular coffees and teas.

Hershey Co. will produce the candies, which are a blend of pure cacao and other natural ingredients, and flavored with Starbucks coffee, Tazo tea and other flavors.

The coffee-chain operator said it has created milk chocolate and dark chocolate bars, chocolate tasting squares, vanilla bean truffles and chocolate-covered coffee beans.

The candies will retail for $2.99 and higher at grocery stores and other retailers, but are currently not being carried at Starbucks locations.