
Starbucks launches new ‘blended' drinks for summer: ‘Modern take on a classic'
Starting July 8, the coffee giant will officially introduce the brand-new Strato Frappuccino Blended Beverage to menus nationwide.
Inspired by the Italian word 'strato,' which means 'layer,' the drinks layer the Frappuccino with different cold foam flavors and colors.
3 'Strato' is an Italian word for 'layer.'
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The new drinks come as the classic Frappuccino celebrates its 30th anniversary this year.
'It's the perfect time for a beverage like this,' Susan Engdahl, who is part of the team at Starbucks that helped create the beverage, said in a statement. 'Customers know and love the Frappuccino blended beverage drink, and this gives them a new way to enjoy it.'
'As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of Frappuccino, we're excited to offer a modern take on a classic beverage, with layers of flavor and creamy texture that customers are craving right now.'
The three new Strato Frappuccino Blended Beverages include:
Brown Sugar Strato Frappuccino Blended Beverage : A blend of Frappuccino Roast coffee, milk and ice, layered with brown sugar-flavored cream cold foam and topped with cinnamon.
: A blend of Frappuccino Roast coffee, milk and ice, layered with brown sugar-flavored cream cold foam and topped with cinnamon. Strawberry Matcha Strato Frappuccino Blended Beverage : A blend of Starbucks reformulated unsweetened matcha, classic syrup, milk and ice, layered with juicy strawberry-flavored cream cold foam.
: A blend of Starbucks reformulated unsweetened matcha, classic syrup, milk and ice, layered with juicy strawberry-flavored cream cold foam. Salted Caramel Mocha Strato Frappuccino Blended Beverage: A blend of chocolate and caramel, made with mocha sauce, Frappuccino Roast coffee, milk and ice, topped with a layer of salted caramel-flavored cream cold foam and caramel drizzle.
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Strato Frappuccinos were one of the first beverages to be tested through Starbucks' recent Starting 5 program, in which five coffeehouses test new menu items before they roll out nationwide.
A protein cold foam with 15 grams of protein is currently undergoing this process, which includes being workshopped by baristas and receiving positive reviews from both baristas and customers.
3 Starbucks' new Strawberry Matcha Strato Frappuccino with pink cold foam.
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3 Starbucks' new Brown Sugar Strato Frappuccino with cold foam.
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The coffee chain's Starbucks Artist Collaboration Series merchandise also will return to Starbucks cafés starting July 8 featuring a collection of cold cups and a ceramic tumbler with designs by Nigerian-American artist and print and textile designer Shadé Akanbi.
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