This New Starbucks Japan Drink Tastes Like Christmas In A Cup

Starbucks Japan has officially launched its 2023 holiday drink lineup, ushering in the festive season with new creations and returning seasonal favorites.

Drink Name	Type	Price (JPY)
Strawberry Merry Cream Frappuccino®	Frappuccino®	700
Strawberry Merry Cream Tea Latte	Tea Latte (Hot/Iced)	600
Joyful Medley Tea Latte (Hot)	Tea Latte	500
Gingerbread Latte (Hot/Iced)	Latte	580
Creme Brulee Latte (Hot/Iced)	Latte	590

Headlining this year’s offerings is the new Strawberry Merry Cream Frappuccino, available from November 1-28. This sweet and tangy frozen drink combines strawberry sauce with creamy, mascarpone-infused Merry Cream whipped topping and a dusting of shimmering strawberry and silver sugar.

For a hot option, customers can try the Strawberry Merry Cream Tea Latte which pairs Earl Grey tea with white chocolate syrup, strawberry juice and velvety Merry Cream in hot and iced versions.

In addition to the new drinks, beloved returning holiday beverages are back on the menu from November 1-December 25. These include the Joyful Medley Tea Latte, Gingerbread Latte and Crème Brulee Latte, providing nostalgic flavors to get everyone into the holiday spirit.

This year’s festive theme is “Wish Upon a Starbucks Holiday,” intended to make customers’ wishes come true. As part of this initiative, Starbucks is bringing back its Be A Santa donation program, donating a portion of holiday beverage sales to provide gifts and meals to children in need across Japan.

The holiday celebrations continue with Starbucks Rewards members able to earn stars and virtual rewards through the Wishing Star Tree campaign from November 1-December 25.

With new indulgent drinks, old favorites, give-back programs and exclusive member perks, Starbucks Japan has curated a holiday lineup sure to delight and spread seasonal joy. The beverages provide a tasty way to get into the Christmas spirit or gift to friends and family this holiday season.