(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Starbucks says it is expanding its offerings beyond the morning rush with a new afternoon menu set to roll out over the coming weeks. Company officials say the updated menu will include new snack and drink options designed to appeal to customers later in the day. Items will i nclude tea, matcha and energy drinks. Starbucks previously experimented with energy drinks but discontinued the effort about a year ago. This time, officials say the new energy drinks will get their caffeine from green coffee extract, made from unroasted coffee beans, rather than synthetic ingredients. The new afternoon menu will also feature snack options that include protein and fiber. Starbucks says the new items will be available in the morning as well, giving customers additional choices throughout the day. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: afternoon menu, coffee chain, consumer news, energy drinks, food and beverage, matcha, starbucks ...read more read less