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Bitter Caramel Frappuccinos

The Booooo Frappuccino is a Dark Halloween Treat from Starbucks Japan

— October 11, 2023 — Lifestyle
People typically steer clear of all-black beverages, except during Halloween when spooky concoctions like Starbucks Japan's Booooo Frappuccino are suddenly in high demand. This dark beverage features a distinctive black sauce that's actually bitter caramel sauce, and it conceals a bright orange pumpkin pudding at the bottom of the cup. Beyond being a visual treat, the pudding at the bottom adds a rich contrast to the drink, making it a textural treat that's exciting to enjoy until the last sip.

Like the Booooo Frappuccino, which hides a secret with its blackness, there's the Halloween Chocolate Cake on the menu at Starbucks Japan with a brightly colored surprise inside. Both of these seasonal menu items fit into the chain's "Halloween Peek a Boo! I'm Not Here" theme, and will only be available for a limited time.
Trend Themes
1. Dark Halloween Treats - The popularity of Starbucks Japan's Booooo Frappuccino indicates a rising demand for visually striking, dark beverages during the Halloween season.
2. Hidden Surprises - Starbucks Japan's Halloween Chocolate Cake and Booooo Frappuccino demonstrate the appeal of menu items with unexpected, brightly colored surprises inside.
3. Limited-time Offerings - The success of Starbucks Japan's seasonal Halloween menu items highlights the consumer desire for exclusive, time-limited offerings.
Industry Implications
1. Beverage Industry - The dark and visually stunning Booooo Frappuccino presents an opportunity for the beverage industry to innovate with unique and eye-catching Halloween-themed drinks.
2. Bakery Industry - The inclusion of hidden surprises in Halloween-themed food items, like Starbucks Japan's Halloween Chocolate Cake, offers disruptive innovation opportunities for the bakery industry to create exciting and interactive treats.
3. Hospitality Industry - The appeal of limited-time offerings like Starbucks Japan's Halloween menu items provides a chance for the hospitality industry to attract customers through exclusive seasonal promotions and themed experiences.
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