Starbucks Green Tea Frappuccino Available in Richmond, BC

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.

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?

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).

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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PS: They were also sampling it at Grouse mountain on the weekend

tried it. it's freakin gross.

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

I don't know how valid that information is.

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

The drink probably launched this week.

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

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