{
  "id": 12550932,
  "title": "Starbucks Japan releases new seasonal chilled cup tea latte with surprising accents in flavour",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/starbucks-japan-releases-new-seasonal-chilled-cup-tea-latte-with",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T05:00:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SoraNews24",
    "slug": "soranews24",
    "url": "https://soranews24.com/2026/10/07/starbucks-japan-releases-new-seasonal-chilled-cup-tea-latte-with-surprising-accents-in-flavour/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Starbucks Japan has introduced a new seasonal limited-edition drink, the Joyful Harmony Tea Latte, offering a refreshing take on their chilled cup range. This autumn-inspired beverage combines black tea, oolong, and jasmine tea, creating a complex and layered flavor profile. A unique twist is the addition of apricot, which provides a distinct aroma and taste, reminiscent of perfectly ripe apricots. The drink's design on the cup mirrors its flavors, featuring jasmine flowers, tea leaves, and apricots in warm gold and earthy tones. To complement the drink, Starbucks recommends pairing it with desserts like Sweet Potato Mont Blanc, as the gentle sweetness and smooth texture of the dessert enhance the latte's creamy milk and fragrant tea flavors. Available at 7-Eleven stores and other retailers nationwide, the Joyful Harmony Tea Latte is priced at 230 yen (US$1.46) and can be purchased until October 13.",
  "summary": "Limited-edition drink serves up a new taste of autumn. Starbucks’ chilled cup range was first released in Japan ahead of the globe over 20 years ago, and since then it’s undergone many transformations, with limited-edition exclusives capturing the taste of the season. Now, as we stride through autumn, the chain is giving us a new […]",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "SoraNews24",
        "title": "Starbucks Japan releases new Halloween Frappuccino for 2026, inspired by a cat in a mystery forest",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/starbucks-japan-releases-new-halloween-frappuccino-for-2026-inspired",
        "published": "2026-10-06T15:00:26.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}