Bubble tea lovers can appreciate that Starbucks' boba-inspired beverages have been revealed, offering refreshing summertime flavors with multi-sensorial raspberry-flavored pearls. The new lineup of Summer-Berry Starbucks Refreshers are available in varieties like Summer-Berry, Summer-Berry with Lemonade and the Summer Skies Drink made with creamy coconut milk. To properly accommodate the poppable pearls, these beverages feature a wide, compostable straw.
Starbucks beverage developer Simon Vuong says, “We started out thinking about summer moments like hanging out by the pool and having a barbecue with friends. We have never had a blue beverage, but when we first created the recipe, the color really captured the feeling we were going for—reminiscent of long, summer days and bright skies for everyone to enjoy."
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Summer-berry Refreshers
- Innovative beverages with raspberry-flavored pearls for a multi-sensorial experience.
- Compostable Straws
- Sustainable and wide straws designed to accommodate poppable pearls in drinks.
- Blue Beverage Creation
- Exploring new drink colors to capture the essence of summer moments and unique flavor experiences.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Beverage Manufacturing
- Opportunities for companies to incorporate innovative pearl flavors in summer-themed drinks.
- Packaging Solutions
- Development of compostable and wide straws to enhance consumer experience with poppable pearls in beverages.
- Food and Beverage Innovation
- Exploring unconventional colors and flavors to create memorable and sensorial summer beverage offerings.
