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SoraNews24
a day ago
- Entertainment
- SoraNews24
Starbucks Japan has a new limited-edition Frappuccino for summer, but does it taste any good?
Do not disturb as our taste buds have checked out for the holidays. Starbucks has been celebrating the upcoming early summer season in Japan with a festival of strawberries covering not just one but two Frappuccinos, as well as a convenience store exclusive and a simple milk-based drink. Now, the chain is diving into its second stage of summer with mango as the star fruit, and the first beverage coming our way is the Oriental Mango & Tea Frappuccino. ▼ The new drink is designed to whisk us away to the side of a pool at an Asian resort. With the body containing a mix of jasmine tea and soy milk, the bottom of the cup is filled with a generous mound of mango pulp. Finished with whipped cream and a mango sauce topping, the sunny hues really give this a summery vibe, and the taste is incredibly delicious. Thanks to the jasmine tea, it has a refreshing flavour that makes you want to gulp it down and the aroma and richness of the soy milk pairs perfectly well with it, making this an irresistibly good beverage. ▼ The mango pulp is juicy and sweet, with just a hint of sourness that makes you want to keep on drinking it. The second new mango offering, released at the same time as the new Frappuccino on 28 May, is the Chillax Soda Mango. This new addition to the recently released Chillax Soda range combines a mix of soda and mango pulp with a green citrus-flavoured syrup containing aromatic ingredients such as lemon, lime, grapefruit, and mint. Starbucks baristas recommend switching out the soda for black tea or passion fruit tea to enhance the flavours at no extra cost, so we opted for the latter, which turned out to be a very good choice. The tartness of the passion fruit was a great pairing for the sweetness of the mango, making it so easy to drink we gulped it down in no time. Without the fizziness of soda getting in the way, the mango pulp was allowed to shine, giving us a refreshing chaser for the Frappuccino and its rich mound of cream. The ability to play around with customisations gives us more ways to enjoy the delicious new beverages, but they'll only be available until 8 July, with the Oriental Mango & Tea Frappuccino priced from 707 yen (US$4.91) and the Chillax Soda Mango priced from 579 yen. Photos ©SoraNews24 ● Want to hear about SoraNews24's latest articles as soon as they're published? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Starbucks set to unveil new frappuccino flavours in July: Check out the four new drinks
With summer just around the corner, Starbucks is getting ready to cool things down with a fresh lineup of frozen treats. While the official launch is set for July, the coffee giant gave a sneak peek at four new Frappuccino flavors coming soon to menus nationwide, as reported by USA Today. Also Read: This popular ice cream chain is closing more than 500 stores in US The following are the four new flavours Starbucks is launching this summer season for all the frappuccino lovers. The new flavours include: Salted Caramel Mocha Strato Frappuccino Strawberry Matcha Strato Frappuccino Brown Sugar Strato Frappuccino Firework Frappuccino A spokesperson for the coffee giant told the media outlet that the first three drinks on the list are blended beverages with a fluffy layer of foam at the top. Meanwhile, the Fireworker Frappucino is a 'festive twist' to the fan favorite summer drink, Summer-Berry Refresher which was also reintroduced recently in its new summer menu 2025. Starbucks has kept the exact release date in July for these new flavours under wraps, but the company revealed that the Fireworks Frappuccino will arrive 'just in time for the 4th of July,' as revealed by Starbucks to the media outlet. The announcement of new flavours comes after the company exed several frappuccino flavours from its menu in March. Also Read: Haribo recalls its sweets in the Netherlands after cannabis found in children's candies Starbucks kicked off the season by unveiling its highly anticipated summer menu earlier this month, with all items available at locations nationwide starting May 20. Leading the lineup is the brand-new Iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso, along with the return of fan-favorite Summer-Berry Starbucks Refreshers, perfect for cooling off on hot days. Adding a sweet treat to the mix, Starbucks has also introduced a new Strawberries & Cream Cake Pop—an indulgent bite-sized dessert that's as visually appealing as it is delicious. These seasonal offerings are available for a limited time only, while supplies last.
USA Today
3 days ago
- Business
- USA Today
Starbucks to introduce 4 new Frappuccino beverages in July: Here's a sneak peek
Starbucks to introduce 4 new Frappuccino beverages in July: Here's a sneak peek Show Caption Hide Caption Starbucks workers at roughly 100 locations strike over new dress code Over 1,200 Starbucks workers went on strike over a newly enforced dress code. They say the company should provide stipends to pay for new clothes. June is almost here, which means the official beginning of summer is on the horizon. Starbucks will be introducing four new Frappuccino beverages in July, but this week offered USA TODAY a sneak peek at the flavors. The flavors will include: Salted Caramel Mocha Strato Frappuccino Strawberry Matcha Strato Frappuccino Brown Sugar Strato Frappuccino Firework Frappuccino The first three flavors listed are blended beverages layered with cold foam, according to a Starbucks spokesperson, while the Firework Frappuccino is a "festive twist" on the Summer-Berry Refresher. Starbucks has not yet given a specific release date for the beverages, however the Firework Frappuccino is expected to arrive "just in time for the 4th of July," according to Starbucks. These new drink offerings come as the coffee chain cut several Frappuccinos and other drinks from its menu back in March. Starbucks summer menu available now The coffee chain announced its summer menu earlier this month, with the items available nationwide beginning May 20. The summer menu features a new Iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso and returns fan-favorite Summer-Berry Starbucks Refreshers and a new Strawberries & Cream Cake Pop. The Iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso features Starbucks Blonde Espresso paired with oatmilk and an horchata flavored syrup, which is a fusion of cinnamon, sweet vanilla and subtle nutty notes reminiscent of the rice milk that makes up a traditional horchata, according to Starbucks. The Summer-Berry Refreshers return after initially being introduced in 2024. The drinks feature a "sweet and summery blend" of raspberry, blueberry and blackberry flavors shaken with ice and water, poured over raspberry flavored pearls. The refreshers can be ordered with lemonade in the Summer-Berry Lemonade Refresher or with coconut milk in the Summer Skies Drink. The drinks are available for a limited time, while supplies last this summer. Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@
New York Post
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Starbucks debuts its 4 new, hotly anticipated summer Frappuccino flavors
Starbucks is brewing up new Frappuccinos this summer. The coffee giant announced that it will launch four new Frappuccino flavors for the summer, coming this July. The new blended beverages include Salted Caramel Mocha, Strawberry Matcha and Brown Sugar — all of which come topped with cold foam — as well as the Firework Frappuccino. Advertisement Timed to the Fourth of July, the Firework Frappuccino gives a 'festive twist' on the Summer-Berry Refresher. According to an apparent employee on Reddit, the Firework Frappuccino is made with a Summer Berry and coconut milk base, pearls, puree and cold foam. The user also noted that the holiday-inspired frap will only be available from July 1 through July 7. Advertisement 5 Starbucks' new Brown Sugar Strato Frappuccino. Starbucks 5 Starbucks' new Matcha Strato Frappuccino. Starbucks While many customers seem to be excited about the new Frappuccinos, baristas online are less than happy — complaining that the new fraps go against the company's goal to 'simplify' the menu. 'So much for simplifying the menu, my fraps already take longer than any other drink to make for me,' one complained on Reddit. 'This is gonna suuuuuck so much to make quickly.' Advertisement 'Yeah, I mean, didn't you hear them? were simplifying the menu by taking away the fraps with coffee and coming out with 12 step drinks with cold foam. obviously this is what makes sense,' another snarked. 5 Starbucks' new Salted Caramel Mocha Strato Frappuccino. Starbucks 5 Starbucks' new Firework Frappuccino. Starbucks When CEO Brian Niccol first took charge of the company, he noted that one of his priorities to accelerate growth would be to simplify the 'overly complex' menu so baristas can speed up service — part of his 'Back to Starbucks' initiative. Advertisement 'back to 30 minute wait times enjoy,' someone quipped. Starbucks launched its summer menu in May with returning favorites as well as new seasonal drinks and snacks. On the seasonal menu is the brand-new Iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso, which combines blonde espresso with horchata syrup — a mix of cinnamon, vanilla and rice flavors — shaken with ice and topped off with oat milk. 5 The coffee giant has four new blended beverages for the summer. Starbucks Another new treat to the menu is a food item: the Strawberries & Cream Cake Pop, which is designed to look like a strawberry and features strawberry cream cake with buttercream and dipped in chocolate icing. Additionally, their new Brown Sugar Cream Cold Foam 'offers a light and silky texture with a caramel-like sweetness and pairs perfectly with a Cold Brew, Iced Chai or Iced Flat White.'
Miami Herald
22-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Starbucks raises red flag on wrong problem
Starbucks has already taken something with a quirky history - the coffee shop - and brought a level of corporate uniformity to it. That can be a positive as local coffee shops often have poor training, inconsistent recipes and questionable coffee. There are, of course, some amazing local coffee shops, but it's a risk every time you walk into one while Starbucks delivers the same experience no matter where you might be. Related: Starbucks faces huge new rival There's a strong positive in keeping the food and beverage experience at every Starbucks. That brings customers in because they know their latte, Frappuccino, Pink Drink, or anything else they might order will be exactly as expected no matter where they might be. Starbucks (SBUX) CEO Brian Niccol, however, has gone too far in homogenizing the coffee chain's experience. He has instituted a new dress code, which went into effect earlier this month that limits what workers can wear under their green aprons to a solid black shirt and khaki, black, or blue denim pants. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter That's a change from the past when baristas could wear any colored shirt as well as a wider range of pant colors, including brown, navy, and gray. It's a move that removes some of the personality from the chain's workers, which harms the Starbucks experience. Image source: Getty Images While Starbucks is a national chain, its stores are local businesses, part of the community. Baristas build relationships with customers through their personalities. Niccol, and his predecessors, have worked to bring new technology to Starbucks cafes that make it easier to produce drinks. That should, in theory, free up workers to build meaningful connections with customers, Yes, there might be some tiny percentage of the coffee chain's audience that gets offended when a barista used their clothing to express something personal, Most cafe visitors, however, either did not notice or simply noted it as part of the unique person taking care of their coffee order. At my local Starbucks, the guy on the headset at the drive-through greets you with exuberance, and has used a Dracula voice and Grover from Sesame Street at various times. I've seen him in costumes, wearing Christmas gear when it wasn't Christmas, and otherwise expressing himself. He's charming and asks where I have been when I haven't visited in a while. It's a small thing, but he serves as a likable face of the cafe who welcomes people in. More Retail News: After closing stores, Walmart makes a big additionFormerly bankrupt restaurant chain reopens locations, adds new itemPopular breakfast chain goes national with surprising deal Forcing employees who do a difficult, physically intense job to give up some of their personality hurts Starbucks. Coffee is a beverage about connections and connecting with store workers is part of that process. Yes, it's important to deliver a consistent experience, but that should be about coffee and food, not stopping workers from wearing shirts that express their quirkiness, individuality, or even sexuality. While unions representing Starbucks workers think this issue should be collectively bargained, the retail experts who make up the commenting community at RetailWire seem to largely agrees with Starbucks. "Starbucks owns the business; it is up to Starbucks to set the policy. If unions want to set the policy, they should establish their own company. And I actually don't think the request is too onerous, especially when Starbucks are offering free shirts to employees and there is still flexibility in what can be worn," Global Data Managing Director Neil Saunders wrote. Cathy Hotka agrees. "Mandating a black top is an easy ask. Associates can express themselves in any way they want, as long as the top is black. I don't see a problem," she shared. Georganne Bender similarly misses the point. "Every business has the right to implement a dress code that represents their brand. Requiring baristas to wear black shirts under their green aprons is not asking too much," she wrote. That's correct. Starbucks can do it. Paula Rosenblum, however, actually understands the business the coffee company is in. "You know, if a big problem is that your business is commodifying (and Starbucks is) while remaining overpriced, putting every employee in the same clothes just emphasizes the sea of sameness. Eclectic is in. There is nothing eclectic about today's Starbucks," she wrote. "...So I think the focus is all wrong. Sorry." Allison McCabe backs that up. "My big focus at Starbucks is hoping that the coffee I ordered on the mobile app is there and actually IS what I ordered. All for creative expression as long as the job is done well!" she added. Starbucks benefits from its workers being people with personalities, not robots who hand you coffee. Yes, some people just want their drinks with minimal interaction, and that's certainly an experience you can have by ordering through the app. Related: Forget Starbucks, these coffee chains are taking over consumers In a world that's becoming increasingly automated, human interaction and a chance to build connections with customers has actual value. Niccol is seeking to get rid of that because some tiny percentage of customers might be offended by a rainbow shirt or some other subtle personal expression. It's a mistake and Starbucks actually surrendering a competitive advantage. The chain attracts smart workers who often have personalities which help them connect with customers. Dialing that back by making everyone dress the same makes it that much easier for customers to opt to get coffee at the dozens of other drab, soulless chains where workers act like drones. The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
