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Only 10 of these special branches exist nationwide, and they each have a vibe that’s like stepping into a traditional chashitsu tea room.
Our resident Starbucks expert heads out to get her cold matcha and milk fix, and finds a unique way to customize it too.
Our reporter shares how to navigate the different ways of ordering at the growing Yumcha Terrace Tohsai chain of eateries in Japan’s capital region.
With two donuts featuring matcha and two featuring hojicha flavor, tea lovers can take their pick of a more traditional take on the humble donut.
New Earl Grey and peach Frappuccino is exclusive to Starbucks Japan’s tea-focused sub-brand.
We’re not sure how you could pack much more chocolate or floral flavor into a single cup than Starbucks Japan has here.
Three different teas and Hasamiyaki ceramics make tea time with the Studio Ghibli star cute and classy.
One simple tweak to your rice preparation results in a more flavorful dish of Japanese-style curry.
Add to your Starbucks cup collection with these new, adorable, black cat-motif mugs, tumblers, and bottles!
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