{
  "id": 13034051,
  "title": "Starbucks Japan releases new Halloween Frappuccino and drinkware, but are they worth buying this year?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/starbucks-japan-releases-new-halloween-frappuccino-and-drinkware-but",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T05:00:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SoraNews24",
    "slug": "soranews24",
    "url": "https://soranews24.com/2026/10/09/starbucks-japan-releases-new-halloween-frappuccino-and-drinkware-but-are-they-worth-buying-this-year/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Starbucks Japan has unveiled a new Halloween-themed Frappuccino and drinkware, sparking the question of whether these limited-edition items are worth purchasing. The special drink, called the Blackberry Yoghurt Frappuccino, is inspired by a \"Purple Cat in Mystery Forest\" theme, with feline motifs prominently featured. This year, the \"Phantom Purple Cat\" guides customers through the forest, as indicated by pawprints leading to its hidden location. The drink and drinkware were released on October 9th at Starbucks stores in Japan.\n\nOur Starbucks expert, K. Masami, decided to fully embrace the feline trend by buying the Cat Glow in the Dark Double Wall Heat-Resistant Glass Cup, adorned with a cat sporting bat wings reaching for the stars. While the cup's phosphorescent sprinkles and cat design make it incredibly cute, Masami's choice of drink topping proved to be equally adorable.\n\nThe drink features cat-shaped chocolate toppers in two colors - black or white. Masami opted for the white option, inspired by her white cat. She found the drink to be both refreshing and delicious, with a balance of flavors that included tart berries, creamy milk, and blackberry sauce. The cat ears atop the Frappuccino added an extra layer of cuteness, enhancing the overall appeal of the drink and making each sip even more enjoyable. Masami is convinced that both the drink and drinkware are worth buying, and she has vowed to return for another round.",
  "summary": "We find out if double the cats makes for double deliciousness. While it might feel like Halloween is creeping up on us now that we’re in October, at Starbucks in Japan the festivities have already leapt up at us, with the release of a special Halloween treat called the Blackberry Yoghurt Frappuccino. Designed around the […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Starbucks Japan releases Blackberry Yoghurt Frappuccino for Halloween",
    "Phantom Purple Cat guides customers through Mystery Forest theme",
    "Cat Glow in the Dark cup praised for cuteness and flavor balance"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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  "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."
}