Starbucks Japan is celebrating the latest green tea harvest with another New Green Tea release.
Each year, green tea is harvested in Japan between March and mid-May. To mark the occasion, Starbucks Japan has been releasing New Green Tea drinks alongside each harvest – the first of which was the Matcha & Crushed Pistachio Milk Tea Latte in April, followed by the 'New Matcha' drinks a month later. Now, the brand is releasing its final installment in the New Green Tea series: the Green Chai Tea Latte. This brightly hued drink is described as "an unprecedented chai" that uses green tea (instead of the usual black tea) as its base. The drink also includes sencha and green apple, which give it its striking green hue, while yuzu and sudachi are added for aroma and freshness.Finally, cardamom, ginger, green pepper, and sansho pepper (known as Japanese pepper) give the drink a spicy kick.
The new Green Chai Tea Latte will make its debut on May 22.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Unique Tea Blends
- By blending green tea with chai spices, brands can innovate within the traditional tea market,
- Seasonal Beverage Releases
- Annual green tea harvests inspire limited-time drinks that capitalize on seasonal excitement.
- Innovative Flavor Combinations
- Combining ingredients like sencha, yuzu, and green apple creates novel flavor experiences that stand out.
Who This Affects Most
- Food & Beverage
- Tea-based beverages are expanding with creative infusions appealing to adventurous consumers.
- Health & Wellness
- Green tea-based products align with growing health consciousness and demand for functional drinks.
- Hospitality
- Cafés and restaurants can attract customers with unique and seasonal menu offerings driven by local and traditional ingredients.
