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Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo is celebrating autumn with a new lineup of exclusive seasonal beverages. From the rich Autumn Chocolate Latte to the cocktail-inspired Autumn Harvest Punch, these drinks blend roasted and fruity flavors, offering a perfect taste of fall. Available until October 31.
Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo Unveils Autumn Drinks with Rich Flavors of Chocolate, Tea, and Fruit
As autumn arrives in Japan, Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo embraces the season with a collection of exclusive beverages that capture the flavors of harvest time. Following the launch of new drinks across various locations, the Roastery offers a range of autumn-inspired beverages that reflect the season's rich, roasted, and fruity tastes, per SoraNews24.
At the Main Bar on the first floor, customers can enjoy the Autumn Chocolate Latte (hot or iced), priced at 1,031 yen for takeout and 1,050 yen for dine-in. This beverage combines a rich espresso shot with chocolate and a cassis-flavored syrup for a fruity and elegant taste, perfect for autumn.
On the second floor at the Teavana Bar, the popular Hojicha Cashew Nut Tea Latte returns, priced at 1,080 yen for dine-in or 1,100 yen for takeout. Made with roasted sencha, the light tea flavor is complemented by cashew nut milk, offering a nutty, delicately sweet drink that evokes the richness of matcha.
For those seeking a cocktail experience, the third-floor Arriviamo Bar serves the Autumn Harvest Punch (2,200 yen, dine-in only). This cocktail blends Teavana’s Kaga Bocha, a roasted green tea with seasonal chestnuts, Kyoho grapes, lemon juice, and spices, creating a deep, sweet flavor perfect for the season.
Teavana Bar Brings Back Fan-Favorite Autumn Drinks, Blending Spices, Teas, and Creamy Flavors for Fall
Two popular drinks have returned to the Teavana Bar due to high demand. The Teavana Cream Soda Spice Apple Cider (iced only, 1,031 yen for takeout or 1,050 yen dine-in) blends rooibos and hibiscus teas with cinnamon and apple, topped with vanilla ice cream for a creamy twist. The Hojicha Black Roasted Shichimi Chocolate (hot only, 933 yen for takeout or 950 yen dine-in) combines roasted tea with hot chocolate and is finished with whipped cream and black roasted shichimi for a flavorful kick.
All the drinks bring together autumnal fruit and roasted flavors, creating the perfect match for the mood of the harvest season. Available from 6 September to 31 October, these limited-time offerings are designed to celebrate the essence of fall.
