Starbucks Japan Brings Back The Kyoto Matcha Latte
The pre-made drink was first released in 2008.
Summary
- Starbucks Japan brought back its Kyoto Matcha Latte for the 20th anniversary of its chilled drinks
- The recipe now has a higher concentration of matcha for a richer flavor
- Available now in Japan, the drink comes with recommended food pairings
Starbucks Japan is diving deeper into the matcha trend with the return of its Kyoto Matcha Latte drink.
The offering makes a comeback in celebration of the 20th anniversary of pre-made Starbucks drinks. SoraNews24 reports that Starbucks retained the milk selection from the drink’s original release in 2008, but updated it with a higher concentration of matcha for a richer flavor. The drink’s design also remains the same, and arrives with a matching green straw.
For a food and drink combination, Starbucks suggests to have the drink with a tuna mayonnaise rice ball. Its nori seaweed and tuna “enhance” the rich flavor of the matcha, while the mayonnaise elevates the milk. A steamed cheesecake is another recommendation from the coffee giant.
Starbucks Japan’s Kyoto Matcha Latte is available now at convenience stores and supermarkets across Japan.
