McDonald’s Japan to Release Strawberry Matcha Frappe

06.October.2018 | FOOD

The new Strawberry Matcha Frappe will be released on October 10 at McCafé by Barista outlets, the official McDonald’s cafés attached to numerous McDonald’s branches in Japan.

 

McDonald’s Japan has recently been selling a series of different matcha drinks for autumn. Following on from their Brown Sugar Syrup & Soybean Flour Matcha Frappe, a Japanese-style tasting drink, the new Strawberry Matcha Frappe uses strawberries for a more Western flavour.

The Strawberry Matcha Frappe is a brand new drink to McDonald’s, mixing together the full-bodied flavour of matcha together with sweet and sour strawberries. It includes both a strawberry paste made from whole strawberries and a strawberry whipped cream at the bottom. Sitting on top of these is a matcha latte frappe which uses slightly bitter Uji matcha from Kyoto and delicious milk farmed in Japan. Crowning the drink is more strawberry whipped cream and sprinkling of matcha powder. The refreshing taste of the strawberry sauce coupled with the whipped cream serves to elevate the great flavour of the matcha even more.

 

The beverage will be available from October 10. Until then you can enjoy McDonald’s Matcha Latte Frappe, Matcha Latte or Iced Matcha Latte.

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    Brown Sugar Syrup & Soybean Flour Matcha Frappe: M ¥490 / L ¥530

    The popular Brown Sugar Syrup & Soybean Flour Matcha Frappe was first brought to McDonald’s in Japan last year. It takes the classic matcha latte frappe made with delicious milk farmed in Japan and combines it with rich and flavoursome soybean flour as well as brown sugar syrup from Okinawa Prefecture. It’s topped with chewy white rice flour dumplings and whipped cream. It’s creamy and irresistible.


    Matcha Latte Frappe: M ¥450 / L ¥490

    By adding more Uji matcha to the Matcha Latte Frappe they have added an extra layer of richness of the drink. The whipped cream is sprinkled with matcha powder giving it a Japanese-style taste and appearance.

     


    Iced Matcha Latte: M ¥390 / L ¥430

    The characteristic of the Iced Matcha Latte is the full-bodied flavour created by the bitter Uji matcha and milk. Like the Matcha Latte Frappe, the whipped cream is complemented by powdered matcha which gives a Japanese flavour to this dessert drink.


    Matcha Latte: S ¥350 / M ¥390

     

    The Matcha Latte is decaffinated and combines the flavourful taste of Uji matcha and subtly sweet milk.

     

    Try McDonald’s new matcha drinks while in Japan this autumn.

     

    ■Information

    McCafé by Barista Matcha Series

    Location: All Mcdonald’s chains with a McCafé by Barista (89 branches as of September 2018)

    Available: September 12, 2018 – End of November 2018 (subject to change)

    McDonald’s Japan Official Website: http://www.mcdonalds.co.jp/menu/barista/

  • Starbucks Japan Announces Creamy Pumpkin Frappuccino® for October 1

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    The Artful Autumn @ Starbucks® event is still ongoing at Starbucks Coffee Japan, with the next entries to the drink line announced as the Creamy Pumpkin Frappuccino® and Creamy Pumpkin Milk® which will drop at most branches across Japan on October 1.

     

    The first drinks in the line we saw were the three pear flavoured beverages: the Caramely Pear Frappuccino®, Caramely Pear Tea Latte and Caramely Pear Ice Tea. The second drinks were the Crispy Sweet Potato Frappuccino & Latte®.

     

    The two new beverages coming in under a week draw out the creamy goodness of pumpkins and are honey coloured, reminding one of the hues of autumn. The drinks use a pumpkin sauce made with Ebisu Kabocha pumpkins as the base which have a distinct flavour and sweetness.

    Both the Frappuccino® and the hot drink are topped with candied almonds for added texture which marry perfectly with the pumpkin as well as a bitter caramel sauce that elevates the pumpkin’s sweetness even more. The Frappuccino also has whipped cream and almonds inside the drink which harmonise creaminess and crunch.

    Customers who order either of these beverages will also get their hands on the third wristband of the Artful Autumn @ Starbucks® series pictured above. These are limited in quantity.

    *Available with any size.

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    *Limited edition and will not be available again.

    *1 rubber band per beverage.

     

    Japanese pop and R&B singer Thelma Aoyama is also teaming up with Starbucks again to add 5 more songs to her “recommended songs for autumn” playlist on October 1. Check it out here.

     

    The height of autumn begins in Japan in October, so why not head to Starbucks and try the next of their seasonal drinks?

     

    ■Information

    Creamy Pumpkin Frappuccino®

    Tall ¥580 (Tall Size Only)

     

    Creamy Pumpkin Milk (Hot/Iced)

    Short ¥440/ Tall ¥480 / Grande ¥520 / Venti® ¥560

     

    Running: October 1, 2018 – October 17, 2018

    Available: At most Starbucks branches in Japan

    Starbucks Japan Website: http://www.starbucks.co.jp/

     

  • McDonald’s Japan Unveil Purple Sweet Potato McShake for Autumn Release

    20.September.2018 | FOOD

    McDonald’s new Autumn Purple Sweet Potato McShake will drop at branches across Japan from September 26.

    The beverage retains the characteristic and familiar creamy texture of the classic McShake but combines it with purple sweet potatoes and regular sweet potatoes to create the perfect drink for the coming autumn season.

    While this limited edition beverage is available it will arrive served in a special cup with a fallen petal design. You can enjoy the drink on its own or together as a set with the “Tsukimi Burger.”

     

    Embrace autumn-time with McDonald’s new purple sweet potato McShake!

     

    ◼︎Information

    Autumn Purple Sweet Potato McShake

    Running: September 26, 2018 – End of October 2018 (subject to change)

    Available: Most McDonald’s branches in Japan

    Serving Time: 10:30am – Closing Time (or until 1:00am the next day at 24-hour branches)

    Price: Small ¥120 / Regular ¥200

    McDonald’s Japan Website: http://www.mcdonalds.co.jp/

     

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