14 amazing Starbucks drinks from around the world
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Your support makes all the difference.American Starbucks stores certainly don't lack creativity when it comes to special beverages. Stateside, we have the viral and ridiculously colorful unicorn Frappuccino, and of course, the annual pumpkin spice latte craze.
But some of the drinks available only overseas have us creating international bucket lists.
INSIDER rounded up some of the coolest, strangest and most delicious-sounding Starbucks beverages abroad (yes, there is a Starbucks in practically every major city in the world).
From the Churro Frappuccino in Latin America, to the matcha espresso fusion drink in Asia, these Starbucks drinks are like nothing we've ever seen before.
Sakura blossom cream latte — Japan
Come springtime, Japan celebrates Sakura Matsuri, or the cherry blossom festival. It's no surprise that Starbucks creates limited-edition pink drinks and food during that time, like this cream beverage blended with a sauce made from cherry petals, condensed milk, and white bean paste.
Caramel Coffee Jelly Frappuccino — UK
This drink that's reminiscent of bubble tea is made with a coffee jelly base, then topped with a caramel Frappuccino blended with milk, coffee, and ice, and finished with a whipped cream cloud.
Matcha espresso infusion drink — Asia
This matcha tea/coffee hybrid combines Starbucks' espresso layered with milk and green matcha powder. The colorful effect alone is enough to want one.
Butterscotch Brûlée Latte — UK
In the UK it's the Butterscotch Brûlée Latte. In the rest of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, it's called the Creamy Caramel Latte. Either way it's made with espresso and caramelized butterscotch, and sounds delicious.
Churro Frappuccino — Latin America
This beverage version of the classic Latin American dessert features cinnamon dolce and white mocha syrup, whipped cream, and a sprinkling of cinnamon.
Acai Mixed Berry Yogurt Frappuccino — Asia
We like the idea of a yogurt Frappuccino because it tricks us into thinking we're ordering something healthy. The Acai Mixed Berry Yogurt Frappuccino is made with acai berry-infused yogurt, mixed berry pearls, and whipped cream.
Chocolatey banana cocoa drink — Japan
It seems like in international Starbucks locations, sweet garnishes are in vogue. The chocolatey banana cocoa drink can ordered hot or cold, and is made with chocolate, whipped cream, banana sponge cake, and topped with chocolate sauce and chunks of sugar-roasted bananas.
Irish cream coffee pudding Frappuccino — Asia
This twist on the classic Irish coffee is made with a coffee pudding base infused with Irish cream, and topped with espresso whipped cream and loose espresso powder.
Cherry pie Frappuccino — Japan
Starbucks in Japan has taken garnishes to a whole new level. This limited edition cherry pie Frappuccino is layered with cherry compote, vanilla-flavored froth, whipped cream, more compote, and topped with a pie crust pastry dome. We'll have a slice of that!
Salted caramel mocha crumble drink — Pacific Asia
If this drink sounds familiar at all, that's because a version of it does exist in America. The difference is the American salted caramel drink is not topped with crumbles, which can definitely change the drinking experience. It's blended with espresso, sweet toffee nut syrup, and topped with whipped cream, drizzled caramel sauce, and a sugar/sea salt blend.
Lemon ginger Fizzio with mango jelly — South Korea
Fizzios are the Starbucks sodas that seem to have fizzled in America. In Asia though, there are a bunch of unique flavors like this one made with lemon juice with hints of apricot and ginger.
Avocado yogurt blended drink — Korea
Why go to a fancy organic grocery store for your green juice when you can just buy it at Starbucks? This beverage, which may just be the healthiest on the list, is made with avocado, kale, low fat yogurt, and coconut milk.
Chestnut White Chocolate Truffle drink — Pacific Asia
This toasty drink is made with roasted chestnut, dark espresso, and drizzled in white chocolate sauce and chestnut drizzle.
Double chocolate green tea Frappuccino — Australia
Tea and milk chocolate are the new "matcha" made in caffeinated heaven. This creative beverage blends the classic green tea Frappuccino with milk chocolate sauce, java chips, and green tea matcha powder.
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