Charcoal Powder-Infused Drinks

Starbucks' Phantom Frappuccino is a Delightfully Spooky Drink

Just ahead of Halloween, Starbucks has debuted the new Phantom Frappuccino in select European markets.

The new Phantom Frappuccino is a limited-edition drink available from October 26 to 31. The drink is one of Starbucks' darkest creations yet, and is made from a combination of coconut milk, mango and pineapple essence, and Starbucks crème Frappuccino syrup. The dark black drink is then topped with a dark coconut whipped cream, which is made from coconut milk and black charcoal powder. The whole thing is then infused with a bright green lime drizzle made of spirulina extract, charcoal powder, lime juice and lemon juice.

Just like a ghost sighting, this new Frappuccino will be gone before you know it.

Image Credit: <i> Starbucks.</i>

Charcoal Powder-infused Beverages
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Holiday-themed Limited-edition Drinks
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Food and Beverage Industry
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Specialty Coffee Shops
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Healthy Beverage Market
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SCORE
3.9 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 45%
Activity 62%
Freshness 9%

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