Each beverage has its own unique character so you can choose which one you’d like to party with.
With the holiday season fast approaching, Starbucks is bringing the party spirit to its stores in Japan with a trio of new drinks based around the theme of “Let’s par-TEA!” As the name suggests, the three new holiday drinks shine a spotlight on tea, with strawberry, royal milk tea and Earl Grey chocolate featuring in the beverages.
The three stars of this tea party each have their own distinct character, so you can choose the one that best suits your mood. Those wanting an elegant pick-me-up can opt for the Joyful Medley Strawberry Creamy Tea Latte, which combines robust black tea with the smooth sweetness of oolong tea and the floral fragrance of jasmine tea, finished with a subtle hint of apricot.
▼ Joyful Medley Strawberry Creamy Tea Latte (Tall size only, 638 yen [US$4.03] for takeout; 650 yen for dine-in)
The blended tea base is joined by sweetened fresh cream and a topping of strawberry-flavoured mousse and freeze-dried strawberries. The rich aroma of the chain’s famous Joyful Medley blend, which is reminiscent of apricot jam, is layered with creamy sweetness, while the finish remains refreshing, allowing you to enjoy a variety of tastes and aromas throughout the beverage.
▼ Earl Grey Chocolate Frappuccino (Tall size only, 678 yen takeout; 690 yen dine-in)
Those wanting a little more playfulness can reward themselves with this tea-and-chocolate Frappuccino, which combines aromatic Earl Grey with rich chocolate sauce and crunchy chocolate chips. It has a mellow, layered flavour, with the gentle fragrance of bergamot and the taste of black tea spreading through the palate with every sip, while the chocolate chips add crunchy textural contrast, capturing the playful spirit of the holiday season.
▼ Royal Milk Tea (609 yen takeout; 620 yen dine-in)
Finally, we have a rich, blended milk tea that combines milk with an original blend of three teas: Darjeeling, Assam and Ceylon. The full-bodied flavour of the tea harmonises with the mellow creaminess of the milk, creating a rich and rewarding taste that tea lovers will fall in love with.
As an extra special holiday treat, Starbucks is also adding a cookie option, so you can add more flavour and a dash of cuteness to any iced beverage that’s topped with whipped cream or mousse foam.
▼ Be a Santa Cookie Topping (69 yen takeout; 70 yen dine-in)
The “Be a Santa Cookie Topping” has a buttery aroma and crisp yet crumbly shortbread texture. The three designs – a present, a Christmas tree and a Santa hat – are provided at random so, like a Christmas present, you won’t know what you’re getting until it’s given to you by the barista.
While the cookie topping will be available while stocks last from 2-19 November, the drinks will be on the menu for a limited (but unspecified) time from 2 November.
Source, images: Press release
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