The rainy season has ended and summer has begun, bringing continuous days of intense heat.
On such hot days, it's best to stay indoors and play games, but it is necessary to hydrate, as you can still get dehydrated even in a cool room!
Cans or cups carry the risk of accidental spillage, and opening a plastic bottle lid can sometimes be a bother.
In such cases, chilled cups, which are easy to drink and have a low risk of spillage, are what you need!
We will be reviewing the "Hiyashi Matcha Brûlée Latte," which was released on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, from the Japan-Exclusive Starbucks Chilled Cup series!
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Reviewing the Limited-Time "Hiyashi Matcha Brûlée Latte"!
This is the newly released "Hiyashi Matcha Brûlée Latte" from the Starbucks Chilled Cup series!
When you think of Starbucks matcha, you might imagine the taste of the "Matcha Crème Frappuccino," but first, let's check the packaging!
The design features a green base color, inspired by matcha, along with designs reminiscent of matcha leaves and gold leaf.
The Japanese-style packaging gives it a sense of luxury and looks stylish.
Checking the Nutritional Information!
The nutritional information per 180ml bottle is as follows:
- Energy: 118kcal
- Protein: 4.0g
- Fat: 4.0g
- Carbohydrates: 16.4g
- Salt Equivalent: 0.23g
Compared to the "Earl Grey Tea Latte with Peach Pannacotta" that appeared in June 2024, the calorie count is lower.
That eases the guilt a little!
What About the Taste...?
Now that we've checked the packaging and nutritional information, let's go ahead and drink it!
Upon opening, a rich matcha aroma is released, along with a sweet and savory fragrance like crème brûlée.
Pouring...
The color is matcha green, just as imagined!
As for the taste, a refreshing flavor of matcha spreads in your mouth first, immediately followed by the savory flavor of the brûlée.
It's perfect for the hot summer; it's sweet yet refreshing, and the individual characteristics of the matcha and brûlée match perfectly.
Cheesecake Is Recommended for Pairing!
The "Hiyashi Matcha Brûlée Latte" is delicious enough on its own, but we will try it with Cheesecake, which is recommended as a good pairing by the product development manager!
Cutting the cheesecake into bite-sized pieces...
First, a bite of cheesecake!
The rich deliciousness of the cheesecake spreads in the mouth.
Sweet things are justice!
Next, we will drink the "Hiyashi Matcha Brûlée Latte."
Drinking it while eating the cheesecake, the elegant sweetness and refreshing nature of the matcha match the rich and creamy taste of the cheesecake, bringing out the best in each.
The "Hiyashi Matcha Brûlée Latte" is plenty delicious on its own, but cheesecake is recommended as a food pairing!
The "Hiyashi Matcha Brûlée Latte" is on sale for a limited time!
The "Starbucks Hiyashi Matcha Brûlée Latte" is currently available at convenience stores and supermarkets nationwide in Japan!
Since it is on sale for a limited time, don't miss it when you see it in the drinks section!
Let's get through the hot summer by drinking the refreshing "Hiyashi Matcha Brûlée Latte"!
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