With branches in every prefecture, and sometimes multiple outlets in a single shopping mall, Japan isn’t short of Starbucks stores. However, if you still find yourself more than a few kilometres away from a branch, you can always pop into a supermarket or convenience store for a taste of Starbucks, thanks to the chain’s “chilled cup” range, which was first introduced to the market in 2005. ▼ Some of the most popular chilled cups include last month’s Pumpkin Spice Latte.
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..and the annual sakura cherry blossom release.
This month, Starbucks fans will want to make a beeline for FamilyMart, because this convenience store chain will be blessed with its very own exclusive chilled cup, called Creamy White Chocolate. Unavailable anywhere else, this drink is said to be inspired by a white winter, with careful attention given to creating the whitest hue possible. The rich, melted white chocolate flavor is enhanced by the creaminess of milk and finished with the sweet scent of vanilla pudding.
While this particular chilled cup will only be available at Family Mart stores, Starbucks is releasing another variety with a much wider distribution. ▼ The Starbucks Macadamia Chocolat Merry Latte Macadamia is the taste of this year’s holiday season at Starbucks, as the current limited-edition Frappuccino flavour is Macadamia White Snow Chocolate. This chilled cup captures the taste of that Frappuccino in ready-made form, with a sweet, rich flavor packaged up in four differ.
