New releases are arriving one after another at Starbucks in 2026! From the return of the fan-favorite "fragrant soda," Chill & Relax Soda, which is now revamped with even more fruitiness, to a lineup of must-try limited-edition items, there is plenty to discover. We’ve rounded up the latest information on Starbucks' 2026 new releases, along with customizations recommended by our editorial team.
*Some items may not be available at certain stores
*Some products may be temporarily out of stock or end sales early
*All prices include tax
【April Release】 Latest Information on New Starbucks Drinks
【Drinks】 From 4/24 – “Chill & Relax Soda Strawberry” and “Chill & Relax Soda Yuzu Citrus”
The "fragrant soda" Chill & Relax Soda, which debuted to great acclaim last year, is back again this year! True to the name “Chill & Relax,” this drink combines refreshing carbonation with luxurious fruit pulp and a special Green Citrus flavor syrup—a blend of over 10 aromas including lemon, lime, grapefruit, pear, and herbs—to help you unwind.
The “Chill & Relax Soda Strawberry” has evolved from last year’s popular version! The amount of strawberry pulp has been increased, allowing you to more deeply experience the fruit's natural sweetness and satisfaction. The contrast between the crisp soda and the rich fruitiness makes it perfect for a refresh.
The “Chill & Relax Soda Yuzu Citrus” is an aromatic drink that combines the Green Citrus flavor syrup with a fruit soda made from yuzu peel, grapefruit, and orange. The accent of citrus pulp enhances the multi-dimensional fruitiness of the beverage.
Product name: “Chill & Relax Soda Strawberry”
“Chill & Relax Soda Yuzu Citrus”- Price: To go Tall 579 yen / Grande 624 yen / Venti® 668 yen
For here Tall 590 yen / Grande 635 yen / Venti® 680 yen
*Soda can be changed to tea (Black / Passion)
Editorial Team’s Recommended Customizations ☕
“Chill & Relax Soda Yuzu Citrus” Customizations
- Add chai syrup (To go +54 yen / For here +55 yen): Adding a touch of spice to the freshness creates a flavor profile similar to an aromatic craft cola!
- Add espresso shot (To go +54 yen / For here +55 yen): The unexpected combination of citrus brightness and the depth of coffee is surprisingly addictive. Please give it a try if you like espresso sodas.
“Chill & Relax Soda Strawberry” Customizations
- Change to Black Tea (free) + Add white mocha syrup (To go +54 yen / For here +55 yen): This creates a mellow flavor similar to a fruit-filled milk tea.
【Drink】 From 4/17 – Caramel Macchiato Renewal
The Caramel Macchiato, a long-loved signature beverage since its Japan debut in 1999, has evolved for its 30th anniversary!
In this renewal, the caramel sauce recipe has been updated to emphasize a toasty, bittersweet flavor reminiscent of caramelized sugar and butter. Additionally, a new Vanilla Bean Flavor Syrup has been adopted to further enhance the harmony with the dark-roasted espresso.
The iced version also features a structural update. Mousse foam with a fluffy and bouncy texture is layered over milk containing Vanilla Bean Flavor Syrup, followed by espresso and a caramel sauce topping. When sipped directly from the cup without a straw, all layers blend in a perfect balance, allowing you to enjoy a luxurious taste where the bittersweetness of caramel and the aroma of espresso spread through the cold milk.
The hot version features beautiful, fine-textured foam milk carefully steamed by baristas, and the cross-hatch caramel sauce pattern is perfect for social media.
- Product name: Caramel Macchiato (Hot / Iced)
- Price: To go Short 530 yen~ / Tall 570 yen~ / Grande 614 yen~ / Venti® 658 yen~
For here Short 540 yen~ / Tall 580 yen~ / Grande 625 yen~ / Venti® 671 yen~
*Planned for year-round sale
【Drink】 From 4/8 – “THE STAR Frappuccino®” (5 varieties in total)
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Starbucks' arrival in Japan, special Frappuccino® beverages are here! Based on the voices of partners (employees) nationwide, five masterpieces have been selected from past popular Frappuccino® drinks and returned in "evolved forms."
A notable point is the special setup where you can only encounter one specific variety at a single store. This adds the fun of visiting your favorite stores to complete all five types! Please check the official website or social media for the varieties available at each store.
“THE Frappuccino® Blended Beverage of Melon of Melon”
A luxurious drink featuring plenty of domestic red-flesh cantaloupe pulp, layered with a melon base and melon-flavored whipped cream. For the 30th-anniversary version, the amount of pulp has been further increased to create the highest melon pulp content in Starbucks Coffee Japan history. Every sip offers juicy fruitiness and a rich aroma—a "melon experience that goes beyond melon."
- Product name: “THE Frappuccino® Blended Beverage of Melon of Melon” (Tall size only)
- Price: To go 736 yen / For here 750 yen
“THE Frappuccino® Blended Beverage of Fruits-on-Top-Yogurt with Crush Nuts”
A drink that layers refreshing yogurt, juicy fruit, and fragrant crushed almonds. The 30th-anniversary version adds yogurt to the bottom of the cup to increase creaminess. A mixed fruit jelly with four types of fruit pulp adds color, making this a satisfying drink that feels like a dessert while remaining refreshing.
- Product name: “THE Frappuccino® Blended Beverage of Fruits-on-Top-Yogurt with Crush Nuts” (Tall size only)
- Price: To go 717 yen / For here 730 yen
“THE Frappuccino® Blended Beverage of Coffee Jelly”
A coffee-lover's dream, featuring Espresso Roast coffee jelly at the bottom topped with a coffee-blended Frappuccino base. The 30th-anniversary version evolves the whipped cream into Coffee Whipped Cream for an even richer coffee flavor.
- Product name: “THE Frappuccino® Blended Beverage of Coffee Jelly” (Tall size only)
- Price: To go 687 yen / For here 700 yen
“THE Frappuccino® Blended Beverage of KAGA BO Hojicha”
This drink features the toasty aroma and gentle sweetness of Kaga Bo Hojicha, made from 100% first-picked tea leaves. The 30th-anniversary version introduces jiggly Hojicha Warabimochi and White Mocha flavored whipped cream, resulting in a finish with an elegant Japanese aroma and a deep, lasting aftertaste.
- Product name: “THE Frappuccino® Blended Beverage of KAGA BO Hojicha” (Tall size only)
- Price: To go 717 yen / For here 730 yen
“THE Frappuccino® Blended Beverage of Chunky Cookie”
A Frappuccino® where you can enjoy a "total crunchy experience" with a whole Chocolate Chunk Cookie blended in. The 30th-anniversary version uses a newly developed cookie designed specifically for this product and is topped with crunchy baked chocolate and cookie pieces. You can enjoy the richness and texture of chocolate until the very end.
- Product name: “THE Frappuccino® Blended Beverage of Chunky Cookie” (Tall size only)
- Price: To go 687 yen / For here 700 yen
【Drink】 From 4/1 – “Sencha Matcha Tea Frappuccino® with Warabimochi,” “Sencha Matcha Green Tea Sparkling,” and “Sencha Matcha Craft Tea Latte” (Available at Starbucks Tea & Café locations only)
Perfect for the season of new tea leaves, a new tea experience combining “Sencha” and “Matcha” arrives at Starbucks Tea & Café! These three beverages feature an original “Sencha Blend” composed of five types of tea leaves designed to enhance the umami and richness of Matcha.
“Sencha Matcha Tea Frappuccino® with Warabimochi”
This is a luxurious, Japanese-style dessert-like drink featuring small warabimochi pieces in a Sencha Matcha base, topped with a milk-based frozen layer, brown sugar mousse, brown sugar syrup, and roasted soybean flour. It offers a sophisticated, toasty flavor where the depth of Matcha meets the brightness of Sencha.
- Product name: “Sencha Matcha Tea Frappuccino® with Warabimochi”
- Price: To go 805 yen / For here 820 yen
- Available at: 28 Starbucks Tea & Café stores nationwide
“Sencha Matcha Green Tea Sparkling”
A refreshing drink combining a Sencha Matcha base with tonic water and Green Citrus flavor syrup. The deep umami of Matcha and the fresh, green aroma of Sencha are layered with citrus notes for a multi-sensory refresh.
- Product name: “Sencha Matcha Green Tea Sparkling”
- Price: To go 717 yen / For here 730 yen
- Available at: 28 Starbucks Tea & Café stores nationwide
“Sencha Matcha Craft Tea Latte”
A tea latte where the original Sencha Blend is carefully prepared using a tea strainer for each cup before being mixed with milk for a creamy finish. The fresh aroma, the umami of Gyokuro, and the toastiness of Genmai come together for a taste that is perfect for when you want to relax.
- Product name: “Sencha Matcha Craft Tea Latte”
- Price: To go 736 yen / For here 750 yen
- Available at: 28 Starbucks Tea & Café stores nationwide
【March Release】 Latest Information on New Starbucks Drinks and Food
【Drinks】 From 3/25 – “Strawberry Cream Puff Frappuccino®,” “Starbucks Strawberry Frappuccino®,” and “Strawberry & Passion Sorbet Tea”
Three drinks starring sweet and tart strawberries have arrived! This brilliant strawberry-centric lineup is sure to boost your spring mood.
“Strawberry Cream Puff Frappuccino®”
This is the strawberry version of the “Choux Cream Frappuccino®” that debuted on March 13. It combines custard-flavored whipped cream and cream puff-style crunch with the tartness of strawberry sauce for a rich, satisfying taste. The pop visual of bright pink and cream is also a major draw!
- Product name: “Strawberry Cream Puff Frappuccino®” (Tall size only)
- Price: To go 717 yen / For here 730 yen
“Starbucks Strawberry Frappuccino®”
The perennial fan-favorite returns this spring! Beyond the mellow, sweet-and-tart flavor of strawberry sauce and milk, the beautiful marbled pink layers in the cup are a signature highlight.
- Product name: “Starbucks Strawberry Frappuccino®” (Tall size only)
- Price: To go 678 yen / For here 690 yen
“Strawberry & Passion Sorbet Tea”
A sorbet tea where you can enjoy the tartness of strawberry alongside the refreshing notes of Passion Tea. Its icy texture and bright fruit acidity make it the perfect pick-me-up for a spring afternoon.
- Product name: “Strawberry & Passion Sorbet Tea” (Tall size only)
- Price: To go 628 yen / For here 640 yen
[March Release] Latest Information on New Starbucks Drinks and Food
[Drinks] From 3/13 – Choux Cream Frappuccino® and Choux Cream Latte
*Image is for illustration purposes only. *These products are inspired by choux cream pastries.
This spring, Starbucks’ theme is “Spring, with dreams swelling up like choux.” Two drinks inspired by choux cream pastries, with a rich and gentle sweetness, are making their debut! These are new menu items in Japan, based on beverages that have been popular every spring at Starbucks in Korea.
The Choux Cream Frappuccino® is a Frappuccino that lets you enjoy the authentic taste of custard and the crunchy texture reminiscent of choux pastry. It is made with a base of vanilla-flavored milk caramel sauce and milk, topped with custard-flavored whipped cream with vanilla beans and crunchy choux pastry-style pieces. You can truly enjoy the taste of biting into a choux cream pastry.
- Product name: Choux Cream Frappuccino® (Tall size only)
- Price: To go 687 yen / For here 700 yen
The Choux Cream Latte is a latte that combines espresso and milk with vanilla-flavored milk caramel sauce, evoking the taste of choux cream in every sip. The gentle sweetness of custard blends with the bittersweetness of espresso, and the aroma of choux pastry-style crunch adds a nostalgic and comforting flavor.
- Product name: Choux Cream Latte (Hot, Tall size only)
- Price: To go 609 yen / For here 620 yen
Editorial Team’s Recommended Customizations ☕
Choux Cream Frappuccino® Customization
- Add chocolate chips (To go +54 yen / For here +55 yen) and chocolate sauce (free): This creates a luxurious dessert-like experience, similar to an éclair. The richness of chocolate adds to the sweetness of the custard, making it even more indulgent. Highly recommended for chocolate lovers!
Cream Puff Latte Customizations (*Available at select stores only)
- Change to Blonde Espresso (Takeout +54 yen / For here +55 yen) + Add an Extra Shot (Takeout +54 yen / In-store +55 yen): By switching the standard espresso to a light-roasted Blonde Espresso and adding an extra shot of Blonde Espresso, you can enjoy a light mouthfeel while still experiencing a robust coffee flavor. This is recommended for those who want to fully enjoy both the sweetness and the coffee taste!
“Cream Puff Frappuccino®” and “Cream Puff Latte” Customizations
- Change to Almond Milk (Takeout +54 yen / For here+55 yen): The addition of a nutty aroma gives it a slightly more luxurious feel. Just by changing the milk, the flavor transforms, so be sure to give it a try!
[Drink] From 3/13: “Citrus & Honey Sorbet Tea”
This spring-inspired sorbet tea combines citrus, honey, and black tea for a vibrant color and refreshing taste. It is a new Japanese twist inspired by the popular “Grapefruit & Honey Black Tea” from Starbucks Korea.
The juice base uses iyokan, satsuma mandarin, and amanatsu orange, blended with the gentle sweetness of honey and a honey citrus sauce containing citrus pulp and peel, then mixed with black tea. With every sip, you can enjoy the texture of the fruit pulp, and the light, refreshing aftertaste brings a sense of spring.
- Product name: “Citrus & Honey Sorbet Tea” (Tall size only)
- Price: Takeout 628 yen / For here 640 yen
[Food] From 3/13: Vanilla Old-Fashioned Doughnut
This old-fashioned doughnut features a crispy exterior and a moist interior. The gentle sweetness and aroma of vanilla pair perfectly with coffee.
- Price: Takeout 304 yen / For here 310 yen
[Food] From 3/13: Herb Sausage Filone
This hearty sandwich features a juicy, flavorful herb sausage. It is a perfect choice for lunch.
- Price: Takeout 609 yen / For here 620 yen
[February Release] Latest Starbucks Drinks & Food Information
[Drink] From 2/18: Three SAKURA Beverages
This year’s Sakura series features three adorable pink drinks that evoke the feeling of spring!
“Sakura White Peach Frappuccino®”
A Frappuccino that lets you enjoy the elegant flavor of white peach with a gentle hint of sakura. White peach-flavored jelly and milk pudding are layered at the bottom, topped with a Frappuccino base made from white peach. Sakura-flavored sauce is drizzled along the inside of the cup, and two colors of sakura-flavored shavings are sprinkled on top of the whipped cream to create the look of cherry blossom petals.
- Product Name: "Sakura White Peach Frappuccino®" (Tall size only)
*Contains less than 5% peach pulp and juice. Of this, 99% is white peach. - Price: Takeout 687 yen /For here 700 yen
Editor's Recommended Customizations☕
- Add Sakura Sauce (Takeout +54 yen / For here +55 yen): By adding extra sakura sauce, you can enjoy a stronger sakura flavor. Highly recommended for sakura lovers!
- No Sakura Sauce (Free): If you want to enjoy the refreshing taste of white peach, you can also order it without sakura sauce🍑
"Sakura Latte"
A visually stunning latte with a gentle sakura and milk flavor that softly spreads with every sip. The drink is topped with two colors of sakura-flavored shavings and sakura art drawn with chocolate sauce. Perfect for sharing on social media.
- Product Name: "Sakura Latte" (Hot / Iced)
- Price: Takeout 618 yen / For here 630 yen
Editor's Recommended Customizations☕
- Switch to Soy Milk (Free): The mild and gentle taste of soy milk pairs well with the sakura sauce. Recommended for those who want to enjoy more sakura flavor!
"Sakura White Peach Soda"
A refreshing soda that lets you enjoy both white peach and sakura flavors. It uses white peach jelly and a "Night Sakura"-inspired peach-flavored syrup that combines the aromas of sakura, white peach, lavender, cassis, and vanilla.
- Product Name: "Sakura White Peach Soda" (Tall size only)
*Contains less than 5% white peach pulp and juice
*Contains sakura flavoring - Price: Takeout 579 yen / For here 590 yen
[Food] From 2/18 – Sakura Matcha Doughnut
A spring-inspired donut that lets you enjoy the Japanese flavors of sakura and matcha. The subtle sweetness of sakura and the slight bitterness of matcha are perfectly balanced.
- Price: Takeout 314 yen /For here 320 yen
[Food] From 2/18 – Cream Chiffon Cake
A cake with fluffy chiffon sponge generously coated in cream. It has a light texture and pairs well with coffee.
- Price: Takeout 481 yen / For here 490 yen
[Food] From 2/18 – Roast Chicken & Egg Salad Wrap
A healthy wrap sandwich filled with juicy roast chicken, boiled egg, and vegetables. This is a perfect choice for lunchtime.
- Price: Takeout 511 yen / For here 520 yen
*Not available at stores in Hokkaido
[Food] From 2/18 – Clubhouse Campagne Sandwich
Clubhouse Campagne Sandwich
A hearty sandwich packed with bacon, egg, and plenty of vegetables, all between slices of fragrant stone oven-baked campagne bread. Satisfying and filling.
- Price: Takeout 648 yen /For here 660 yen
[Drink] From 2/18 – “Earl Grey Honey Lemon Moussed Tea Latte” (Available only at Starbucks Tea & Cafe)
A new spring drink from Starbucks’ specialty tea shop, Starbucks Tea & Cafe. This tea latte uses the Japan-exclusive tea leaves “Earl Grey Bouquet Delight” and is topped with a fluffy Earl Grey tea mousse. The drink is finished with lemon jam containing Manuka honey, bergamot citrus powder, and crushed pistachios, letting you enjoy the vibrant flavors of spring.
- Product name: “Earl Grey Honey Lemon Moussed Tea Latte” (Hot / Iced)
*Contains less than 5% lemon pulp and juice
*Contains honey - Price: Takeout 707 yen / For here 720 yen
- Available at: 27 Starbucks Tea & Cafe locations nationwide
[January Release] Latest Starbucks New Drink Information
[Drink] From 1/14 – “Earl Grey & Creamy Tea Latte”
A tea latte that combines the elegant aroma and flavor of Earl Grey Bouquet Tea with fresh cream and white chocolate-flavored syrup. It has a sweet and creamy taste, yet leaves a refreshing aftertaste.
- Product name: “Earl Grey & Creamy Tea Latte” (Iced only)
- Price
Takeout Short 530 yen / Tall 570 yen / Grande 614 yen / Venti® 658 yen
For here Short 540 yen / Tall 580 yen / Grande 625 yen / Venti® 671 yen
Editor's Recommended Customizations ☕
Earl Grey & Creamy Tea Latte
- Light syrup (free): If you prefer less sweetness, you can ask for less white mocha syrup
- Switch to vanilla syrup or nonfat milk (free): For a lighter, royal milk tea-like flavor
The new lineup at Starbucks is packed with exciting options. Be sure to check out the limited-time menu items so you can enjoy these seasonal flavors while they last.
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