Pearls at Starbucks? We didn’t expect this!
According to food influencer markie_devo and various individuals on social media, Starbucks is rumoured to be introducing its first-ever bubble tea inclusion in the Summer-Berry Refresher.
Imagine a drink where raspberry, blueberry, and blackberry mingle in a symphony of flavours, then add raspberry-flavoured popping boba for an experience.
This marks a significant step for Starbucks, entering into the global boba trend.
The full lineup of Summer Starbucks Refreshers include:
- Summer-Berry
- Summer-Berry Lemonade
- Summer Skies
Aside from the popping pearls, there will be another new lineup of drinks that blend sweet summer fruits and a hint of spice.
Among the anticipated drinks is the Spicy Dragonfruit Refresher, blending the exotic sweetness of dragonfruit with a kick of Starbucks’ new chili powder.
This bold move aims to deliver a sensory jolt.
The full lineup of Spicy Lemonade Refreshers include:
- Spicy Dragonfruit
- Spicy Strawberry
- Spicy Pineapple
The popping bubble tea line is said to debut on May 7th in both US and Canada, while the spicy lemonade refreshers will be launching April 16th.
On social media, various Starbucks employees have said these to be real. But time will tell if it is legit or not.
Whether you’re a fan of the sweet, the spicy, or the wonderfully weird, these new Starbucks drinks may be worthwhile trying.
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