Starbucks Series: Baked Apple

Before I start on my rampage, I must say that this was the least enjoyable series for me. Baked Apple came out just in time for the winter season. Modeled after warm apple ciders, Starbucks released both a frappuccino and latte version. As usual, I tried both. Baked Apple Frappuccino: The Baked Apple Frappuccino was …

Starbucks Series: Snow Pecan Nuts Frappuccino & Latte

Starbucks has released a new line-up of holiday drinks in Japan, inspired by  Gingerbread Houses. First up, the Snow Pecan Nuts Frappuccino and Snow Pecan Nuts Latte, both of which came out November 1st. Despite still  having a month before Christmas, much like stores back in the States, Starbucks plays Christmas carols. The interior and […]

Starbucks Series: Nectarine Peach Cream Tea Frappuccino, Nectarine Peach Cream Tea, & Yuzu Tea

Officially dubbed the "Nectarine Peach Cream Tea Frappuccino with Tea Bavarois," this tea-based drink is one of the starter line-ups for Starbucks' Teavana launch in Japan. As, sadly, I cannot remember the specific details of the drink, I have to write my thoughts from remembrance. Frappuccino: -too sweet, only slightly peachy The bavarois on the …

Starbucks Series ~Golden Maple Frappuccino with Candied Walnuts~ & ~Golden Maple Latte~ [Japan Only]

As an avid fan of Starbucks' rotating lineup, imagine my enthusiasm when I saw my Starbucks' news  about their new drinks. The Golden Maple Frappuccino with Candied Walnuts is as special as it is a mouthful to say. It + the choux stick I will introduce later, were created to commemorate the 20th anniversary of …

Starbucks Series: Secret Menu ‘Pink Drink’

I've been spotting this beautiful pastel pink drink on Instagram the past few days and, being the Starbucks fan I am, I needed to try it! Fearing the wrath of the Starbucks barista, I had never had the courage to order a secret menu item. However, due the high profile of this drink, baristas have …

Starbucks Series: Double Double Fudge Bar Frappuccino

This Frappuccino was the first time I found out that availability is dependent on what store you go to. I set out to Starbucks one day to get this particular new drink, but I was given the Double Chocolatey Chip Frappuccino instead. I was super upset. But since I was on a road trip, I …

Starbucks Series: Smoked Butterscotch Latte & Frappuccino, Citrus Green Tea Latte & Frappuccino Review

Smoked Butterscotch Latte Having tried the Smoked Butterscotch Frappuccino before the latte, I was quite disappointed. The Smoked Butterscotch Latte was creamy and sweet, but tasted nothing like Butterbeer. The drink was essentially sweet, very slightly toffee-tasting milk. The butterscotch taste was pretty covered by the creaminess of the drink.   The aroma of the …

Starbucks Series: Molten Chocolate Trio

To my surprise, I recently saw on my Facebook page that Starbucks had released new drinks for Valentine's Day: the Molten Hot Chocolate, Molten Chocolate Frappuccino, and the Molten Chocolate Latte. Now, I'm sure most people know by now, but I am a sucker for limited-time products. These three drinks are only available until February …

Starbucks Series: Pumpkin Spice Latte vs Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino

Today I had the [un]fortunate chance of trying the PSL at Starbucks. Before trying pumpkin pie and the pumpkin spice frap, I was never really a fan of pumpkins. Even in Japan, where kobocha is a popular vegetable, I hated it. Since I warmed up to the frappuccino, I thought I could handle the straightforward …

Starbucks Series: Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino

Even though I go to Starbucks liberally, I never knew about the Fall flavors they offered in the US. I was always fixated on the outrageous sounding ones in Japan: cherry blossom, almond milk, etc. Thus, I just recently found out that Starbucks offers a Pumpkin Spice Latte! And the frappuccino counterpart seems new. But, …