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Starbucks Japan now has a pudding Frappuccino based on a delicious retro dessert
- Oona McGee
May 16, 2019 - Tweet
Step back in time with the Purin A La Mode Frappuccino, only available for a limited time.
- Japan
- (dessert drinks • driks • Frappuccino • Frappuccinos • limited edition • pudding • purin • purin a la mode • Starbucks • Starbucks Japan • sweets)
We visit new retro Starbucks in Japan for a taste of classic kissaten breakfast menu items
- Oona McGee
May 16, 2019
Before Starbucks existed in Japan, there were kissaten coffeehouses. Now there’s the Starbucks kissaten.
- Japan
- (cafes • coffeehouse • coffeehouses • food • food and drink • kissaten • retro • Starbucks • Starbucks Japan)
Starbucks brings out Minty Chocolate Tea Frappuccino…at just one location in Japan
- Oona McGee
May 15, 2019
We try one of the most rare and sought after drinks in the country.
- Japan
- (drinks • Frappuccino • Frappuccinos • mint • mint chocolate • Roppongi • Starbucks • Starbucks Japan • Tokyo)
Starbucks Japan releases new limited-edition cups, tumblers and travel mugs for summer 2019
- Oona McGee
May 14, 2019
Another season, another lineup of must-have Japan-exclusive items.
- Japan
- (drinks • drinkware • mugs • Starbucks • Starbucks Japan • summer • travel mugs)
Starbucks Japan Royal Milk Tea Frappuccino: The perfect drink for milk tea lovers
- Oona McGee
May 9, 2019
A timely taste of royalty as we head into the new era.
- Japan
- (COK • drinks • Frappuccino • Frappuccinos • milk tea • review • SNOJ • Starbucks • Starbucks Japan • taste test • tea)
Starbucks Japan goes retro with Purin A la Mode Pudding Frappuccino, kissaten coffeehouse items
- Oona McGee
May 8, 2019
New lineup will make you feel like you’ve stepped back in time to the heyday of Japanese coffeehouses.
- Japan
- (coffeehouse • creme caramel • desserts • food and drink • Frappuccinos • kissaten • pudding • purin • purin a la mode • retro • Starbucks • Starbucks Japan • sweets)
We tried out the new Starbucks Cold Brew “Lime” coffee and it tasted unexpectedly refreshing
- Koh Ruide
May 6, 2019
Many things go well with coffee, but zesty lime has got to be one of the boldest combinations.
Can’t decide what to order at Starbucks Japan? Use this handy guide to pick a Frappuccino!
- Dale Roll
May 1, 2019
With all of the delightful flavors available, it can be hard to choose. We’re here to help!
- Japan
- (chart • Frappuccino • Frappuccinos • Starbucks • Starbucks Japan • taste test)
Starbucks Japan releases cat tumblers as part of new drinkware range for summer 2019
- Oona McGee
Apr 12, 2019
Tumblers with cat ears and whipped cream lids are just some of the new designs in this gorgeous limited-edition collection.
- Japan
- (cats • COK • cups • cute • drinkware • Kawaii • mugs • Starbucks • Starbucks Japan • summer • tumblers)
We try the new Starbucks Classic Tiramisu Frappuccino from Japan
- Oona McGee
Mar 22, 2019
Coffee-soaked sponge pieces are just one of the many reasons to fall in love with this new dessert beverage.
- Japan
- (Beverages • coffee • drinks • Frappuccino • Frappuccinos • Starbucks • Starbucks Japan • taste test)
Starbucks Japan adds new sakura cherry blossom items to its You Are Here Collection
- Oona McGee
Mar 20, 2019
Plus a Mt Fuji notebook and two adorable plush “bear-istas” dressed in kimono.
- Japan
- (cherry blossoms • drinks • drinkware • hanami • pink • sakura • Starbucks • Starbucks Japan • You Are Here)
Starbucks Japan unveils new Classic Tiramisu Frappuccino for coffee dessert lovers
- Oona McGee
Mar 13, 2019
Only available for a very limited time.
- Japan
- (coffee • dessert drinks • drinks • Frappuccino • Frappuccinos • Starbucks • Starbucks Japan • sweets • tiramisu)
Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo: A visitor’s guide to the biggest Starbucks in the world
- Oona McGee
Mar 1, 2019
Step inside with us as we try all the exclusive treats and drinks only available at this stunning Japan location.
- Japan
- (cafes • coffee • Nakameguro • SNO • Starbucks • Starbucks Japan • Starbucks Reserve Roastery • Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo • Tokyo)
Starbucks Japan unveils new Frappuccino and macchiato to celebrate Tokyo Reserve Roastery opening
- Oona McGee
Feb 21, 2019
Experience the delicious flesh of the coffee cherry.
- Japan
- (cafes • coffee • drinks • Frappuccino • Frappuccinos • Starbucks • Starbucks Japan)
We try Starbucks Japan’s new Sakura Frappuccino drinks for cherry blossom season 2019
- Oona McGee
Feb 18, 2019
We drink the blossoms designed to look like hanami in a cup.
- Japan
- (cherry blossoms • COK • drinks • hanami • sakura • sakura 2019 • SNOJ • Starbucks • Starbucks Japan • taste test)
Starbucks Japan releases new cherry blossom travel mugs, glasses and goods for 2019
- Oona McGee
Feb 8, 2019
Two different ranges with totally different blossoms and colour tones.
- Japan
- (cherry blossoms • drinks • drinkware • hanami • mugs • sakura • Starbucks • Starbucks Japan • travel mugs)
Starbucks Japan unveils new Sakura Frappuccino for cherry blossom season 2019
- Oona McGee
Feb 7, 2019
This year’s hot and cold lineup takes its inspiration from flowers in full bloom.
- Japan
- (cherry blossoms • drinks • Frappuccino • Frappuccinos • hanami • sakura • Starbucks • Starbucks Japan)
Starbucks Japan unveils first sakura drink for cherry blossom season 2019
- Oona McGee
Jan 31, 2019
Drink the blossoms this year with a chilled cup of sakura.
- Japan
- (cherry blossoms • convenience stores • drinks • hanami • sakura • Starbucks • Starbucks Japan • sweets)
Starbucks Japan gets ready for Valentine’s Day with heart-shaped check boxes
- Katy Kelly
Jan 18, 2019
Love is in the air, and the Starbucks paper cup is reflecting it with Valentine’s style boxes for syrup, milk, decaf and everything else!
- Japan
- (cool • cute • heart • Starbucks • Starbucks cup • Starbucks Japan • Valentine's Day)
Starbucks Japan announces new range of Frappuccino drinks for Valentine’s Day
- Oona McGee
Jan 9, 2019
Find your perfect partner at Starbucks.
- Japan
- (coffee • drinks • Frappuccino • Frappuccinos • Starbucks • Starbucks Japan • Valentine's Day)
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