My observation is that some people either really love matcha or green tea or totally dislike it. The good news is that matcha lovers turns out to be the silent majority! The green tea beverages of Starbucks namely the Green Tea Latte hot beverage and the Green Tea Frappucino are underrated in my opinion. Finally, green tea gets the limelight it deserves and just before summer is over.
Double Chocolate Green Tea Frappuccino, Tall P175
I learned about the news on Starbucks FB page, for a limited time only matcha lovers’ favorite Green Tea Cream Frappucino Blended Beverage get an update. Until July 25 only, enjoy the Double Chocolate Green Tea Frappuccino infused with crunchy Java Chips layered with a smooth chocolate sauce at the top and bottom of the cup. It is then topped with whipped cream and a light dusting of Green Tea powder.
Starbucks Double Chocolate Green Tea Frappuccino
It was my first time to enjoy it in Starbucks SM Bacoor and I appreciate how enthusiastic our barista was in explaining the new “adventurous” ingredients of the new frappuccino. I agree the chocolate sauce at the bottom is very pleasant to the taste and the texture is also fun – a but gelatinous that makes you wonder what it is exactly. The Double Chocolate Green Tea Frappuccino is a perfect end of summer beverage. For busy moms like me who never had the chance to enjoy summer at the beach, this blended beverage is all we need to cap our summer season just as good.
I’d like to think I am a Starbucks expert when it comes to pairing food, but you know what? Be easy on yourself and check Starbuck’s chalkboard!
Starbucks Sausage and Spinach on Foccacia Bread
I tried one of the newest food items and it’s also GREEN – as in leafy and healthy. This is the Sausage and Spinach on Foccacia bread, perhaps the healthiest sandwich that Starbucks has ever offered? The spinach is not hard to enjoy because it is very creamy. The sausage is meaty and flavorful, I like how chewy it is without being tough to bite. Ask for your foccaccia sandwich to be warmed for best results 🙂
Other new food items you must know include the best selling (and always out of stock) Chicken Milk Bun, Purple Yam Cheesecake, and finally – Starbucks introduces real Breakfast Pancakes!
Chicken Milk Bun P75 – soft and toasty milk bun filled with mouthwatering smoked sesame chicken fillet topped with sweet cookie crumbs. Best served warm/
Purple Yam Cheesecake P140 per slice – A silken smooth, yet light cheesecake swirled with purple yam and red mung bean and macapuno. An indulgent dessert!
Breakfast Pancakes with maple-flavored syrup, butter and jam P95 – The perfect meal to start your busy day. Three light and fluffy breakfast pancakes served with maple-flavored syrup, butter and jam. Best served warm
Starbucks Go! Lite Chips
If you love to enjoy your sandwich with crisps, Starbucks now gives us this option. Just look for the new Go! Lite Chips, I know chips are not the healthiest food on earth but I do enjoy them on the sides especially with a hot mug of brewed coffee. Try it and you’ll see why. Also, the Starbucks Go! Lite Chips are “guilt-free” at just 100 calories per bag. The Go Lite! Sweet Maui Onion Cassava Popped Chips are gluten free and trans-fat free.
I saw these chips as I exit the store so now I am enjoying them at home with a freshly brewed cup of Starbucks Colombia beans. It’s a perfect ending to a busy weekend – and finally a mother like me gets to enjoy these treats in silence while catching up on my favorite TV shows.
Matcha lover or not, you deserve a coffee break.
Enjoy your me time at Starbucks, Mommy!
