22 February 2017

Starbucks stores in Asia introduce limited edition spring drinks

Starbucks stores in Asia are featuring limited edition beverages for spring that range from lighter refreshment to hot beverages:

Source: Starbucks. Coconut Water Espresso Shakerato.
Source: Starbucks. Coconut Water Espresso Shakerato.

Coconut Water Espresso Shakerato
This beverage is made with Starbucks' signature espresso shaken with ice and poured over chilled coconut water that has been lightly sweetened with coconut syrup, then topped with espresso foam and a slice of lime. Available iced.

Source: Starbucks. New Valencia Orange Cocoa Cappuccino.
Source: Starbucks. New Valencia Orange Cocoa Cappuccino.

New Valencia Orange Cocoa Cappuccino
The new Starbucks Valencia Orange Cocoa Cappuccino is made with Valencia orange mocha sauce topped with steamed milk, espresso shots and foam. Dried orange and cocoa powder sprinkles finish the beverage. Available hot, iced and blended.

Source: Starbucks. Tahitian Vanilla Macchiato.
Source: Starbucks. Tahitian Vanilla Macchiato.

Tahitian Vanilla Macchiato
Velvety steamed milk is infused with aromatic Tahitian vanilla syrup, then topped with the Starbucks signature espresso and finished with vanilla bean specks and vanilla drizzle in a classic double crosshatch pattern. Available hot, iced and blended.

Source: Starbucks. Matcha & Espresso Fusion is a blend of coffee and tea.
Source: Starbucks. Matcha & Espresso Fusion is a blend of coffee and tea.

Matcha & Espresso Fusion
The Starbucks Matcha & Espresso Fusion returns this season. The drink is made with Starbucks fine matcha (green tea) powder layered with milk and the Starbucks signature espresso. Available hot and iced.

Source: Starbucks. Starbucks Sakura Blossom Cream Latte and Starbucks Sakura Blossom Cream Frappuccino Blended Beverage with Crispy Swirl.
Source: Starbucks. Starbucks Sakura Blossom Cream Latte and Starbucks Sakura Blossom Cream Frappuccino Blended Beverage with Crispy Swirl.

Starbucks Sakura Blossom Cream Latte and Starbucks Sakura Blossom Cream Frappuccino Blended Beverage with Crispy Swirl (available in Japan only)
Cherry blossom or sakura star in the Starbucks Sakura Blossom beverages served in special pink-cherry blossom cups. Starbucks Sakura Blossom Cream Latte and Starbucks Sakura Blossom Cream Frappuccino Blended Beverage with Crispy Swirl feature a sakura sauce made with cherry petals, condensed milk and white bean paste. The beverages are finished with pink shaved chocolate inspired by cherry petals and bright pink rice crackers scattered on maple-flavoured whipped cream.

South Korea gets two unique beverages.

Choux Cream Latte
Inspired by French cream puffs (choux à la crème), this new beverage has a smooth custard flavour combined with espresso and steamed milk, topped with custard-flavoured whipped cream. Available hot and iced.

Chamomile Apple Tea
This caffeine-free tea harmonises Teavana chamomile tea, sweet apple and agave. Available hot and iced.