Just ahead of White Day this year, Starbucks Japan introduced a new "white coffee" beverage that's made by soaking coffee beans in milk for an extended period of time. This process causes the rich flavor of the coffee beans to transfer to the milk over a period of 14 hours, creating a unique way for experimentations with coffee flavor to unfold.
The white coffee can be found in the new White Brew Coffee & Macadamia Frappuccino from Starbucks Japan, which is blended with ice, candied macadamia nuts and a topping of whipped cream and brown sugar.
Starbucks Japan's new White Brew Coffee & Macadamia Frappuccino is one of the two new products that promises "a completely new coffee experience"—the other newly introduced drink is the Moussed Foam Latte, which is made with creamy non-fat milk.
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Starbucks Japan is Now Serving 'White Coffee' for White Day
Trend Themes
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2. Experimentations with Coffee Flavor - Innovations in creating new and exciting coffee flavors through unique brewing techniques.
3. Moussed Foam - Expanding the possibilities of coffee beverages by incorporating creamy non-fat milk in the form of moussed foam.
Industry Implications
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