Starbucks Japan releases two new “chunky” drinks… and matching gel designs for our nails

Match your nail art to your favourite drink with this surprising new release. 

Starbucks is known for unusual, Japan-exclusive releases, but these new items tend to cover drinks and related drinkware and accessories. Now, the chain has surprised fans by branching out with a new, never-before-seen product: gel nail stickers.

Before we take a look at that exciting product, the chain wants us to know that it’s also giving us two new “chunky” drinks, so we’ll have something to enjoy with our nails.

▼ The first new beverage is the Chunky Strawberry Milk (Tall size only, 609 yen [US$3.89] for takeout, 620 yen dine-in).

According to Starbucks, this is an evolved version of last year’s popular THE Strawberry Milk, with added strawberry pulp for even more fruity flavour. It’s a gently sweet strawberry milk that allows you to enjoy a generous amount of chunky strawberry pulp. In addition to its light mouthfeel, thanks to the airy blend of milk, this drink features a contrasting layer of strawberry and milk, with its appearance transforming into a soft pink hue when mixed.

▼ Strawberry Chocolate Frappuccino (Tall size only, 732 yen takeout; 745 yen dine-in)

This Frappuccino combines the sweet and tart flavour of strawberries with the richness of milk and chocolate, while crunchy chocolate chips provide a satisfying textural contrast in between. The combination is balanced in such a way to bring out the best in both the strawberry and the chocolate, creating a delicious Frappuccino with well-rounded flavours.

Now it’s time to explore the new nail stickers, which have been created in collaboration with “self-gel” nail brand Ohora. This brand seeks to “find beauty in everyday life,” bringing small moments of joy to their customers, and there are three varieties available, each with a special connection to Starbucks.

▼ Strawberry Milk

As you may have guessed, this set celebrates the new chunky strawberry beverages, with matching milk-and-berry hues and tiny stickers with Starbucks motifs to offset them.

▼ Double Tall Latte

This design expresses the soft gradation of milk and espresso in a latte, with smooth, blended brown tones adorned with delicate motifs reminiscent of latte art. According to Starbucks, this allows you to “enjoy the expression of a single cup unfolding within your fingertips”.

▼ Starbucks Green

This set is a celebration of Starbucks’ signature green, combined with accents that evoke the chain’s cups and the messages that appear on them.

▼ Priced at 2,750 yen each, these self-gel nail sets are a clever way to accessorise your look with your favourite Starbucks beverage.

▼ These Insta-worthy nails will look great on social media too.

The nail sets will be sold exclusively at the official online store from 6:00 a.m. on 11 May, while the new drinks will be available at Starbucks stores around Japan that same day, or 8 May for Starbucks Rewards members. As always, these unique releases will only be available for a limited time.

Source, images: Press release
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