I tried Costa's new hot milkshakes

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Since Costa Coffee released its menu for January, loyal customers have been going wild for the new range.

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Part of the latest offering includes Heinz cheese and beans toasties, plus Caramelised Biscuit Rocky Road.

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The fresh menu also includes three flavours of the coffee giant's new innovation - hot milkshakes.

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There are three flavours of the hot drinks, each with their own toppings, and Ellie Smitherman tried all of them to see if they're worth the hype.

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Salted Caramel Coffee

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Chocolate Hazel

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White Chocolate and Strawberry

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