SAKURA Season 2023 1st Menu ``Sakura Bloom Saku Frappuccino'' ``Sakura Soy Latte'' Tasting Review Prior to Starbucks Spring



Starbucks will offer “ Sakura Saku Frappuccino ” and “ Sakura Soy Latte ” as the first menu of SAKURA Season 2023 from February 15, 2023. It is said that the menu is based on the image of cherry blossoms in full bloom and the arrival of spring that everyone can cheer up, so I went to drink before the cherry blossoms bloomed in order to experience a warm spring in February, which is still cold.

Starbucks SAKURA Season 2023 first edition starts on February 15 (Wednesday)! A heart-warming SAKURA lineup such as 'Sakura Saku Frappuccino®' inspired by cherry blossoms in full bloom and 'Start moving! Sakura AR experience' from the first storefront poster | Starbucks Coffee Japan

https://www.starbucks.co.jp/press_release/pr2023-4829.php

I came to Starbucks coffee.



There was a poster posted at the storefront announcing the appearance of Sakura Blooming Saku Frappuccino and Sakura Soy Latte.



I immediately ordered Sakura Bloom Saku Frappuccino (690 yen including tax) and Sakura Soy Latte (Tall size, 680 yen including tax).



Sakura Blooming Saku Frappuccino looks like this.



Strawberry flavor macarons are topped from the top of the whip.



The Frappuccino part is a Sakura strawberry flavored Frappuccino with Sakura flavored pearl sugar. The pink object sunk to the bottom is 'Sakura Jelly' mixed with cherry blossom petals.



When you drink it, the faintly sweet Frappuccino's crunchy texture adds to the soft texture of Sakura Jelly that has sunk to the bottom. In addition, the strawberry flavored macaron on top of the whip has a strong strawberry-specific sourness. In addition, the crispy texture was a good accent, and it tasted just like the name 'Sakura Saku Saku'.



Next I will drink Sakura Soy Latte.



The latte is topped with “Sakura Strawberry Shave” and “Pink Silver Sugar”, which are inspired by cherry blossoms in full bloom.



What is used is soy milk (soy milk).



It is said that soy milk is steamed and poured into Sakura strawberry sauce, so the scent of cherry blossoms is added to the faint flavor of soy milk, and at the same time the scent and sweetness of strawberries are added. Furthermore, the Sakura Strawberry Shave, which is topped from above, emphasizes the scent of cherry blossoms, and the Sakura Soy Latte is perfect for spring.



Sakura Blooming Saku Frappuccino and Sakura Soy Latte will be available at Starbucks stores nationwide from February 15, 2023.

In addition, when reading the QR code written on the poster at the store with the camera of the smartphone, the URL was displayed.



You can experience 'Sakura AR 2023' as Starbucks' first AR (augmented reality) content 'Start moving! Poster AR'. Tap 'Start AR camera'.



You will be asked to access the camera, so tap 'Allow'.



When I shot the storefront poster with the activated camera, I was able to see the AR signboard that made full use of 3D animation as shown below.

in Gastronomic Adventure, Posted by log1i_yk