Starbucks Green Tea Frappuccino Available in Richmond, BC

[bchow]

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]

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]

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]

Interesting stuff indeed. I'll try it next time i'm in that area.

[bchow]

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]

I remember trying it last year when I was in HK! Can't remember how it tasted though.

[adwoodw]

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]

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]

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!]

tried it. it's freakin gross.

[GemInite]

I had one and found it pretty tasty, I actualy liked it more than i like the strawberry frap they have.

[Stock R]

I don't know how valid that information is.

I jjust tried the Green Tea Frap. today... in Ottawa, Ontario.

[GemInite]

The drink probably launched this week.

[jadesm]

They also are selling it on Commerical Drive. Looks very green.

[splizzak]

They also have it at the Leslie/York Mills Starbucks. Never tasted it yet..