June 1st 2024.
Starbucks has once again caught the attention of coffee lovers in Japan with their latest limited time menu items. This time, it's all about bananas! Released on May 29th, the star of the show is the Banana Brulee Frappuccino, made with "Mottainai Bananas" - a type of banana that is typically discarded due to minor imperfections, despite still being perfectly edible. Our Starbucks enthusiast, K. Masami, was curious to see if this B-grade fruit would result in a B-grade Frappuccino, so she wasted no time in trying it out on release day.
Priced at 690 yen, the Banana Brulee Frappuccino looks and smells delicious, with caramel sauce drizzled over the whipped cream topping. But the real surprise comes from its almond milk base, which pairs surprisingly well with the banana flavor. The addition of caramel sauce adds a hint of bitterness to the mix, while the brulee chips provide a delightful crispy texture with every sip.
However, the real star of the drink is the banana pulp itself. Despite being a "Mottainai Banana," it tasted just as delicious as any perfect-looking banana you would find at a supermarket. And the fact that it helps reduce food waste - Starbucks estimates that their new banana treats will save three million bananas - only made it taste even better.
After finishing her fruity Frappuccino, Masami decided to try out a few more new items from the menu. Instead of the Banana Rice Flour Roll Cake and Banana Rice Flour Muffin, which were also released on the same day, she opted for a Blueberry Bagel Sandwich and Mushroom Keema Curry Hot Tortilla, priced at 390 yen and 540 yen respectively.
The bagel, made with dough containing dried blueberries and filled with a vegetable-based cream cheese made from soy milk, had a subtle sweetness and sourness that perfectly complemented the lingering taste of banana on Masami's palate. And to balance out the fruity flavors, she also tried the Mushroom Keema Curry Hot Tortilla, which was packed with loads of mushrooms and a generous serving of cheese. It was a delicious and filling end to her meal.
For those who are always on the lookout for new treats at Starbucks, it's worth checking out their food section. Masami was pleasantly surprised to find these new items, which she assumes are perfect for the summer season. And while she went for a more balanced meal this time, banana lovers might want to go all out and pair the Banana Brulee Frappuccino with the banana sweets for a truly indulgent experience. But hurry, these items are only available for a limited time until July 9th, or while supplies last. After that, you'll have to settle for the strawberries-and-cream-flavored Frappuccino, which will be available for the rest of the summer.
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