Introduction:In the summer of 2023, Starbucks introduced a variety of new beverage offerings in China, including the vibrant Ice Shaken Espresso, the tangy and refreshing Fruit Fizz Cold Brew, and the caffeine-containing but coffee-free Raw Coffee series. This article details the medium to large cup sizes' prices, main ingredients, and features, and also provides the latest menu and pricing references for classic series such as Espresso, Frappuccino®, Teavana™, and Cold Brew to help consumers compare and choose. Additionally, it recommends coffee beans suitable for home brewing to help you recreate similar flavors.
With the arrival of summer 2023, Starbucks China has launched a series of novel drinks to meet consumers' desire for fresh tastes and innovative flavors. This new product wave covers three main themes: the creamy-textured "Ice Shaken Espresso" series, the tangy and refreshing "Fruit Fizz Cold Brew," and the coffee-free yet caffeine-containing "Raw Coffee" beverages. It also compiles the prices and options for classic series such as handcrafted Espresso, Frappuccino®, Teavana™, and Cold Brew, allowing coffee enthusiasts to quickly grasp the latest menu information.
First, let’s focus on the "Ice Shaken Espresso" series, which is characterized by mixing espresso with ice and then shaking it to create a delicate, creamy foam layer that enhances the smooth mouthfeel. This series is currently only available in large cup size, priced uniformly at37 RMB. There are three flavor options: Coconut Double Shot Ice Shaken Espresso, Butterbeer Flavored Ice Shaken Espresso, and Sea Salt Caramel Ice Shaken Espresso, each combining different flavor elements to offer a rich taste experience.
The "Fruit Fizz Cold Brew" series uses cold-brewed coffee as a base, combined with sparkling water and fresh fruit juice, to create a refreshing and layered taste. This series starts from medium cup size,with the lowest price at 36 RMB. The three recommended flavors include Bergamot Pomelo Fizz Cold Brew, Pink Guava Fizz Cold Brew, and Salty Plum Fizz Cold Brew, each showcasing the fresh feel of different fruit profiles, making them perfect for summer sipping.
The "Raw Coffee series" is an innovative highlight among the new products. Though these drinks do not contain traditional coffee, they retain the energizing effect of caffeine by adding coffee bean extract to fruit juices. This series also starts from medium cup size,with prices starting from around 34 RMB. Popular choices include Raspberry Lemonade Raw Coffee, the classic Pink Drink, Mirage Purple Raw Coffee, and Mango Purple Lemonade Raw Coffee. These drinks not only offer vibrant flavors but also cater to caffeine needs.
Besides the new flavors, Starbucks’ handcrafted Espresso series continues to be popular. This series is based on espresso, with prices ranging approximately from25 RMB to 34 RMB (for medium cups). Specific products such as Mocha Coffee are priced at39 RMB for venti,36 RMB for grande, and33 RMB for tall; Latte and Cappuccino (available with oat, soy, whole, or skim milk) are36 RMB for venti,33 RMB for grande, and30 RMB for tall. Other options include Vanilla and Hazelnut Lattes at33 RMB for medium, Americano at27 RMB for medium, Caramel Macchiato at34 RMB for medium, and Flat White at41 RMB for medium, suitable for those who prefer traditional coffee flavors.
For those who enjoy frappes, the Starbucks "Frappuccino®" series consists entirely of blended drinks, which cannot be customized to be iced-less or hot. Prices range approximately from30 RMB to 35 RMB (for medium cups). Popular choices include Caramel Coffee Frappuccino®, Chocolate Frappuccino®, Matcha Crème Frappuccino®, Vanilla Bean Crème Frappuccino®, Espresso Frappuccino®, and Mango Passionfruit Frappuccino®, with most medium sizes priced between33 RMB and 37 RMB, making them great summer coolers.
For tea drinkers, the "Teavana™" series is made from tea leaves or tea powder, completely caffeine-free, with medium cup prices around25 RMB to 34 RMB. Recommended flavors include Iced Peach Green Tea, Iced Blackcurrant Tea, and Iced Lemon Tea, with medium cup prices of34 RMB, 28 RMB, and 26 RMB respectively, ideal for customers who don’t drink coffee but still want a refreshing tea experience.
Finally, for Cold Brew enthusiasts, there are several cold brew options available, crafted through long, low-temperature extraction to bring out a rich and clean coffee flavor. Medium cup prices for this series range from25 RMB to 48 RMB. Among them, Iced Coffee Cold Brew is34 RMB for medium, Tahitian Cloud Cold Brew is37 RMB for medium, and Nitro Cold Brew reaches up to48 RMB for medium, catering to those seeking the ultimate coffee experience. For those who wish to replicate similar flavors at home, consider trying single-origin beans recommended by specialty coffee shops—these beans offer clear flavors with natural sweetness, making them excellent choices for pour over or cold brew.
The above content is compiled by CoffeeHunters, a coffee news website.
