The new dessert beverage fills Mr. Sato’s heart with sadness, and makes the rest of us want to drink it even more.
Frappuccinos (Page 11)
Step back in time with the Purin A La Mode Frappuccino, only available for a limited time.
New lineup will make you feel like you’ve stepped back in time to the heyday of Japanese coffeehouses.
With all of the delightful flavors available, it can be hard to choose. We’re here to help!
We try the newest Japanese Frappuccino, with a name so long that even Starbucks’ own employees can’t remember it.
Coffee-soaked sponge pieces are just one of the many reasons to fall in love with this new dessert beverage.
The year in review for Starbucks’ blended ice dessert drinks is a delicious trip down memory lane.
Exclusive beverages are inspired by an ancient New Year’s calligraphy tradition to help customers “get excited over unknown Japan”.
Starbucks’ new limited-edition holiday drinks are designed to look like decorated Christmas trees…but do they taste like them?
New hot and cold beverages come complete with a gold star so you can create your very own drinkable Christmas tree.
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