Starbucks Japan Launches New Cream Puff Frappuccino
Starbucks Coffee Japan has officially announced an upcoming seasonal menu update featuring drinks inspired by a popular dessert.
The new Choux Cream Frappuccino and Choux Cream Latte will join the popular coffee chain’s spring lineup to deliver a joyful and sweet experience.
Starbucks frequently updates its menu to reflect the changing weather and cultural milestones.
Spring in Japan is often associated with new beginnings, blooming flowers, and a sense of optimism.
The company aims to capture this uplifting mood with beverages that evoke the feeling of taking a big bite out of a cream-filled pastry.
These specific beverages are inspired by similar highly successful drinks that have been enjoyed by customers during the spring season at Starbucks locations in South Korea.
This marks the first time these cream puff-inspired flavors will be introduced to the Japanese market.
Let’s take a look at the two drinks that will soon be available!
- Choux Cream Frappuccino
- Price: 700 yen (approx. $5 USD / £4 GBP) for dine-in or 687 yen for takeout.
Available exclusively in a Tall size, this blended beverage combines a vanilla-flavored milk caramel sauce with a rich milk base.
The drink is topped with custard-flavored whipped cream made with vanilla beans and a crunchy topping that mimics baked pastry dough.
You can customize this drink by adding chocolate chips and chocolate sauce to create a luxurious eclair-like dessert experience.
Customers can also change the base to almond milk for a nutty and sophisticated flavor profile.
- Choux Cream Latte
- Price: 620 yen (approx. $4 USD / £3 GBP) for dine-in or 609 yen for takeout.
Available exclusively as a hot beverage in a Tall size, this drink blends espresso and milk with a vanilla-flavored milk caramel sauce.
The gentle sweetness of the custard flavor perfectly balances the slight bitterness of the espresso.
Customers can customize this drink by switching to Blonde Espresso and adding an extra Blonde Espresso shot to enhance the coffee aroma.
Similar to the Frappuccino, switching to almond milk adds a rich depth to the sweet custard notes.
The new cream puff-inspired drinks will be available at participating Starbucks store locations in Japan from Friday, March 13, 2026.
The beverages are subject to temporary shortages or early termination depending on stock availability.
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