Starbucks Japan unveils Mitsuimo Milk, a new drink that celebrates the taste of autumn
Limited-edition beverage introduces us to the magic that happens when you roast a Japanese sweet potato. In Japan, the arrival of autumn brings with it a bounty of seasonal produce, and one of the harvest stars is sweet potato. It’s a vegetable so popular it’s become one of the season’s signature flavours, and Starbucks is […]
Starbucks Japan has introduced a limited-edition drink called Mitsuimo Milk, a beverage that celebrates the autumn flavors of Japan. The drink is made with beni haruka, a popular sweet potato variety known for its intense sweetness. The term "mitsuimo" refers to sweet potatoes so sweet that the natural sugars become densely concentrated and ooze out a honey-like syrup when baked.
The new Mitsuimo Milk showcases the honey-like sweetness of beni haruka by blending baked sweet potato paste with smooth milk, creating a creamy texture that highlights the natural flavors of the vegetable. The drink's simplicity allows the delicate, nuanced sweetness of the sweet potato to shine, offering a pared-back take on the flavors typically found in richer, layered drinks.
Mitsuimo Milk will be available at Starbucks stores in Japan starting September 18 for 618 yen ($4.10) for takeout or 630 yen for dine-in.
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