With the first plum blossoms, you can almost feel the joy and warmth of spring. Every year, in anticipation of spring, cherry blossom-inspired sweets, treats, drinks and products are released! This year is no different and one of the most popular places to pick sakura-themed goods is Starbucks!
In this feature, we introduce the Starbucks cherry blossom menu and sakura-inspired goods made available from February 15.
Feel the full bloom of cherry blossoms through these two seasonal drinks: Sakuraful Milk Latte and Sakuraful Frappuccino®
The light pink shaved chocolate is sakura flavor and the slightly darker pink is strawberry; both reminiscent of dainty cherry blossom petals.
‘Sakuraful Frappuccino®’ has strawberry jelly and a cherry blossom flavor, reminding you of cherry blossoms reflected in water.
If you like the texture of jelly and want a unique sakura-inspired drink, this is it!
The ‘Sakuraful Milk Latte’ tasted more like a strawberry milk with a hint of cherry blossom. If you're lactose intolerant, then pick this drink as it tastes great even if you choose the soy milk option!
Hot drinks come in this paper cup that has an image of the Meguro River which is lined by cherry blossom trees and is a famous sakura spot in Tokyo. It even showcases one of the many bridges and a wee little star! A new Starbucks will soon open close to the Meguro River : )
This is one of the things most Japanese people wait for: Starbucks Cherry Blossom Goods!
The first set of products went on sale from February 15 themed "cherry blossoms in their purest form in the early morning light."
Since these products are extremely popular, head to the nearest Starbucks as soon as you arrive in Japan!
Sakuraful Frappuccino® : Available till February 27 (Wed)
Sakuraful Milk Latte : Available till March 19 (Tues)
