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Starbucks Japan’s Chai Chocolate Frappuccino requires a whole new ordering system
- Oona McGee
Apr 10, 2021 - Tweet
A new limited-edition beverage that can’t be purchased over the counter.
- Japan
- (almond milk • bananas • COK • drinks • Frappuccino • oat milk • review • SNJO • Starbucks • Starbucks Japan • taste test)
Starbucks Japan reveals second sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2021
- Oona McGee
Mar 23, 2021
Starbucks surprises us with a new release that’s…almost identical to their first?
- Japan
- (cherry blossoms • drinks • Frappuccino • Frappuccinos • hanami • sakura • Starbucks • Starbucks Japan)
The pros and cons of Starbucks Japan’s new reusable straws
- Oona McGee
Mar 19, 2021
Convenient design or more of a hassle than they’re worth?
- Japan
- (cute • drinks • eco • environmental issues • environmentally friendly • Frappuccino • Frappuccinos • Japanese Frappuccinos • reusable straws • Starbucks • Starbucks Japan • straws)
We try Japan’s new Starbucks Frappuccino with first-ever almond milk whipped cream
- Oona McGee
Mar 19, 2021
Will this season’s limited-edition non-dairy milk beverages be a tasty revelation or a crushing disappointment?
- Japan
- (almond milk • bananas • COK • drinks • Frappuccino • oat milk • review • SNJO • Starbucks • Starbucks Japan • taste test)
Starbucks starts selling cute reusable straws in Japan
- Oona McGee
Mar 18, 2021
Looking after the environment while looking after your need for the perfect Frappuccino straw.
- Japan
- (cute • drinks • eco • environmental issues • environmentally friendly • Frappuccino • Frappuccinos • Japanese Frappuccinos • reusable straws • Starbucks • Starbucks Japan • straws)
Starbucks Japan’s new Frappuccino contains first-ever almond milk whipped cream topping
- Oona McGee
Mar 10, 2021
Stepping into spring with two types of limited-edition non-dairy milk beverages.
- Japan
- (almond milk • bananas • COK • drinks • Frappuccino • oat milk • Starbucks • Starbucks Japan)
Starbucks sells bear plugs for reusable cups in Japan
- Oona McGee
Feb 20, 2021
Saving the planet and healing your heart at the same time.
- Japan
- (Bearista • cute • eco • Frappuccino • Frappuccinos • Japanese Frappuccinos • reusable cups • SNJO • Starbucks • Starbucks Japan)
We try Starbucks Japan’s new sakura Frappuccino and latte【Taste Test】
- Oona McGee
Feb 16, 2021
Sure, they look great–but will this year’s cherry blossom drinks be any better than previous years?
- Japan
- (cherry blossoms • COK • drinks • Frappuccino • Frappuccinos • hanami • review • sakura • SNJO • Starbucks • Starbucks Japan • taste test)
Starbucks Japan reveals new sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2021
- Oona McGee
Feb 14, 2021
New pink drinks make our taste buds jump for joy this spring.
- Japan
- (cherry blossoms • drinks • Frappuccino • Frappuccinos • hanami • sakura • Starbucks • Starbucks Japan)
Starbucks’ Phantom Frappuccino: One of the hardest drinks to find in Japan
- Oona McGee
Feb 12, 2021
Encountering this Frappuccino is all down to timing…and bad luck!
- Japan
- (COK • drinks • Frappuccino • hojicha • Japanese Frappuccino • limited edition • Phantom • secret menu • SNJO • Starbucks • Starbucks Japan)
Starbucks Japan’s new Frappuccino is like…the U.S. in a cup
- Oona McGee
Jan 29, 2021
We get a surprising taste of America at Starbucks this Valentine’s Day.
- Japan
- (chocolate • COK • drinks • Frappuccino • ganache • Japanese Frappuccino • limited edition • SNJO • Starbucks • Starbucks Japan • sweets • Valentine's Day)
We cosy up to Starbucks Japan’s sexy new Frappuccino for Valentine’s Day
- Oona McGee
Jan 20, 2021
My, my. Where have you been all our lives?
- Japan
- (chocolate • drinks • Frappuccino • ganache • Japanese Frappuccino • limited edition • nama choco • Starbucks • Starbucks Japan • sweets • Valentine's Day)
Our Japanese reporter soothes her soul with Starbucks Japan’s Earl Grey Honey Whip drinks
- Shannon
Jan 2, 2021
Starbucks Japan’s final seasonal drink of 2020 is perhaps the most relaxing.
- Japan
- (delicious • Frappuccino • seasonal drinks • Starbucks • Starbucks Japan • taste test • tea latte • winter drink)
Starbucks customisation in Japan is beary kawaii
- Oona McGee
Dec 10, 2020
Santa Bearista is here to sacrifice himself for your taste buds.
- Japan
- (Bearista • chocolate • Christmas • Frappuccino • Frappuccinos • green tea • Japanese Frappuccinos • matcha • SNJO • Starbucks • Starbucks Japan • sweets)
Starbucks celebrates Christmas in Japan with a festive matcha Frappuccino
- Oona McGee
Nov 25, 2020
But will the green tea gift taste as good as it looks?
- Japan
- (Christmas • Frappuccino • Frappuccinos • green tea • Japanese Frappuccinos • matcha • SNJO • Starbucks • Starbucks Japan • sweets)
We try Starbucks Japan’s first Christmas Frappuccino for 2020
- Oona McGee
Nov 3, 2020
A holiday dessert drink worth celebrating.
- Japan
- (Christmas • drinks • festive • Frappuccino • Japanese Frappuccino • limited edition • Starbucks • Starbucks Japan • sweets)
Starbucks Japan unveils its first Christmas Frappuccino for the festive holiday season
- Oona McGee
Oct 26, 2020
Yes, it’s that time of year already.
- Japan
- (Christmas • drinks • festive • Frappuccino • Japanese Frappuccino • limited edition • Starbucks • Starbucks Japan • sweets)
Starbucks adds pumpkin to its autumn Frappuccino for Halloween
- Oona McGee
Oct 15, 2020
Slowly inching closer to Japan’s first pumpkin spice Frappuccino.
- Japan
- (drinks • Frappuccino • halloween • Japanese Frappuccino • potatoes • pumpkin • Starbucks • Starbucks Japan • sweet potatoes • sweets)
New sweet potato/college potato Frappuccino joins the roster at Starbucks Japan
- Casey Baseel
Sep 19, 2020
Classy new drink has its roots in Tokyo university student life.
- Japan
- (drinks • Frappuccino • Japanese Frappuccino • potatoes • Starbucks • Starbucks Japan • sweet potatoes • sweets)
We try the new Chocolate Marron Frappuccino and Latte from Starbucks Japan 【Taste Test】
- Oona McGee
Sep 2, 2020
Like drinking a Japanese autumn.
- Japan
- (autumn • chestnut • chestnuts • chocolate drinks • COK • Frappuccino • Frappuccinos • review • seasonal drinks • SNJO • Starbucks Japan • sweet drinks • taste test)
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