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Matcha Hot Chocolate Beverages

Starbucks Japan is Offering a Collection of Matcha-Based Products

— October 31, 2017 — Lifestyle
Incorporating the country's love for high quality green tea, Starbucks Japan has menu items that revolve entirely around the nutritious ingredient matcha.

Starbucks Japan offers two beverages based in matcha, one of them being a Matcha White Chocolate Frappuccino, which contains high quality matcha blended with white chocolate milk, and is topped with whipped cream. The second is the Matcha White Chocolate, which is served hot and is made from matcha that has been blended with warm white chocolate milk. The two beverages offer the creaminess that Starbucks drinks are known for, with the intense, bitter flavors of matcha green tea.

These beverages are vibrant in both flavor and aesthetic, and serve as prime examples for how chain brands can cater to the cultural preferences of the areas in which their stores are situated.
Trend Themes
1. Matcha-based Beverages - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new matcha-based beverage products to cater to the growing demand for unique and nutritious drink options.
2. Cultural Localization - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore ways to tailor products and menus to the cultural preferences of specific regions to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.
3. Premium Ingredient Blends - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with combining premium ingredients, such as high quality matcha and white chocolate, to create indulgent yet nutritious beverages that stand out in the market.
Industry Implications
1. Beverage Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore matcha-based beverage options to appeal to health-conscious consumers seeking unique and flavor-rich alternatives to traditional drinks.
2. Food and Beverage Chains - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate cultural preferences into product offerings to establish a strong presence in specific regions and attract a loyal customer base.
3. Premium Ingredients Market - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and market premium ingredient blends, like matcha and white chocolate, to cater to consumers' growing interest in high-quality, indulgent food and drink options.
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