Does the new “Clear Coffee” have what it takes to bring a non-coffee drinker into the fold?
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Created with Shibuya109 Lab, this new release aims to bridge the gap between traditional coffee and sweet Frappuccinos.
Exclusive range includes a planter cover, smartphone stand and a unique coffee-dyed Japanese tenugui.
New “Jimoto” series celebrates the unique flavours and charms of different parts of Japan.
The price has gone up, so we find out if the taste has gone down, or if it’s hopefully stayed the same.
Limited-edition chilled cup combines summer fruit with creamy pudding pieces in new “Delight Me” release.
Mysterious colour-changing cups and sparkly Bearista straw caps, inspired by a Japanese fireworks festival.
Get a taste of local culture with a new souvenir range that captures the unique charms of Japan’s regions.
Limited-edition granita with edible flowers gives us a cool alternative to Japanese kakigori.
Japan’s only Starbucks on a bullet train platform now has faster ways for passengers to get their coffee before boarding.
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