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bchow
Aug 8th, 2003, 05:40 PM
Starbucks Green Tea Frappuccino - Limited Time at Richmond, BC Starbucks Only

Hi,

I was at Starbucks on No. 3 Road (next to Chapters) and a barista introduced me to a new Frappuccino: Green Tea Frappuccino.

She told me that this is a limited-time test and this flavour is only available at Starbucks stores in Richmond only.

The other North American test market is New York's Chinatown area.

Give it a try if you can! It's very good.
RainingInVancouver
Aug 8th, 2003, 05:42 PM
Interesting. Is it a coincidence that they're test-marketing in areas with large clusters of orientals?

Is there a green tint to the drink?
PGT
Aug 8th, 2003, 06:18 PM
Interesting.  Is it a coincidence that they're test-marketing in areas with large clusters of orientals?  

Is there a green tint to the drink?

It would be even more interesting if they've asked the baristas to keep tabs on the visible demographics of the people buying the drinks. A bit dangerous (from a PR perspective) if word got out that it was happening, but interesting just to see whether the flavour is appealing only to a limited portion of their market (ie. the Asian contingent).
hotwings
Aug 8th, 2003, 06:39 PM
Interesting stuff indeed. I'll try it next time i'm in that area.
bchow
Aug 8th, 2003, 11:54 PM
Interesting. Is it a coincidence that they're test-marketing in areas with large clusters of orientals?

Is there a green tint to the drink?

Hi,

By the way, you will NOT see Green Tea Frap. on the menu. There is a very small sign behind the counter showing the baristas how to make one.

The drink is green, like green tea ice cream.

You can make it at home:

- 2 scoops of vanilla ice-cream
- 2 tea spoons of green tea powder (available at tea places like Ten Ren's Tea in Chinatown)
- a little of milk or water, as needed, to dilute the mixture

Blend everything together in a blender. Add more ice-cream or sugar to adjust for sweetness.
9394
Aug 9th, 2003, 07:28 PM
I remember trying it last year when I was in HK! Can't remember how it tasted though. :D
adwoodw
Aug 9th, 2003, 08:07 PM
I had it last night after going to I Love Sushi and it tasted great!! There were a few couples sitting around and they all had the green tea frap as well.
RainingInVancouver
Aug 10th, 2003, 02:09 AM
I don't head out to Richmond on a regular basis, but if the downtown Vancouver locations start serving them, I'll definately try one.
Max Glide
Jul 13th, 2005, 01:29 PM
We've been offering matcha lattes, tea and blended smoothies since September of 2004.

Lots of beta-carotene and anti-oxidants

We are on Hastings near the PNE. Laughing Bean Coffee

Check us out.

PS: They were also sampling it at Grouse mountain on the weekend
me!
Jul 13th, 2005, 03:09 PM
tried it. it's freakin gross. :mad:
GemInite
Jul 13th, 2005, 04:52 PM
I had one and found it pretty tasty, I actualy liked it more than i like the strawberry frap they have.
Stock R
Jul 13th, 2005, 08:17 PM
I don't know how valid that information is.

I jjust tried the Green Tea Frap. today... in Ottawa, Ontario.
GemInite
Jul 13th, 2005, 08:43 PM
The drink probably launched this week.
jadesm
Jul 13th, 2005, 09:08 PM
They also are selling it on Commerical Drive. Looks very green.
splizzak
Jul 14th, 2005, 04:38 AM
They also have it at the Leslie/York Mills Starbucks. Never tasted it yet..
KrispyFive
Jul 14th, 2005, 10:41 PM
Just got an e-mail from Starbucks.. Looks like it's available nationally.
http://www.starbucks.com/retail/summerPhase3.asp?cookie%5Ftest=1
reflex
Jul 14th, 2005, 11:44 PM
hmm..guess i'll try it sometime..looks pretty good, i love green tea!
Ch28
Jul 15th, 2005, 08:32 AM
Just had one yesterday afternoon and boy was it good :D
peroxide8888
Jul 15th, 2005, 09:25 AM
We've been offering matcha lattes, tea and blended smoothies since September of 2004.

Lots of beta-carotene and anti-oxidants

We are on Hastings near the PNE. Laughing Bean Coffee

Check us out.

PS: They were also sampling it at Grouse mountain on the weekendQuestion... Why ressurect a 2 year old thread, especially in which the OP topic is definitely no longer valid.

Better question... Why am I posting to it to ask such a question, and therefore bumping it back up to the top AGAIN?


Just got an e-mail from Starbucks.. Looks like it's available nationally.
http://www.starbucks.com/retail/summerPhase3.asp?cookie%5Ftest=1This does seem to be the case, thus making the OP really out of date/invalid.
thelefteyeguy
Jul 15th, 2005, 10:14 AM
Question... Why ressurect a 2 year old thread, especially in which the OP topic is definitely no longer valid.

Better question... Why am I posting to it to ask such a question, and therefore bumping it back up to the top AGAIN?

This does seem to be the case, thus making the OP really out of date/invalid.

i have no problems with bumping this...i will try it this weekend~