{
  "id": 6242451,
  "title": "Starbucks Japan unveils new Chilled Cup drinks for autumn",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/starbucks-japan-unveils-new-chilled-cup-drinks-for-autumn",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T05:00:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SoraNews24",
    "slug": "soranews24",
    "url": "https://soranews24.com/2026/09/08/starbucks-japan-unveils-new-chilled-cup-drinks-for-autumn/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Starbucks Japan has introduced two limited-time Chilled Cup drinks for the upcoming autumn season. One of the new flavors is a roasted green tea-based beverage called the Hojicha & Tea Latte. Made with 100-percent domestically produced hojicha, this latte offers a sweet and creamy taste with toasty notes reminiscent of roasted green tea. The drink is complemented by black tea for a bright, aromatic touch. The Hojicha & Tea Latte's packaging features an autumn-leaf-inspired color scheme, Japanese motifs, and metallic embellishments, all aimed at evoking the traditional flavors of hojicha. Complementing this flavor is the White Chocolat Latte, inspired by Starbucks' popular White Mocha. This creamy, dessert-like drink combines the rich taste of white chocolate with a hint of coffee to create a balanced, harmonious flavor profile. The White Chocolat Latte's cup design visually reflects its indulgent taste, with imagery that evokes the rich, meltingly sweet contents and splashes of purple for a touch of luxury.",
  "summary": "Roasted green tea is one of two exclusive flavours coming our way for a limited time. Starbucks has always been keen to reach as many customers as possible, and one way they’ve been doing that is through their “Chilled Cup” range. Sold at stores around the country since 2005, the range has given us a […]",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "SoraNews24",
        "title": "Starbucks Japan proves Pumpkin Spice is NOT dead, with a new take for autumn",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/starbucks-japan-proves-pumpkin-spice-is-not-dead-with-a-new-take-for",
        "published": "2026-09-08T03:00:41.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}