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Japan’s chilled cups introduce Merry Berry Chocolate Latte on November 3; four cup designs include two that form a heart-shaped ribbon

Starbucks and Suntory announce the launch of the 200 ml chilled cup “DELIGHT ME Merry Berry Chocolate Latte” in Japan, combining rich chocolate with berry aromas. The suggested retail price is 230 yen before tax. It will be available for a limited time at convenience stores from November 3 and supermarkets from November 10, excluding some stores. The four holiday cup designs feature different greeting messages, and two of them form a heart-shaped ribbon when placed side by side. From 10:00 on November 3 to 23:59 on November 30, users who authenticate and add the official Starbucks CPG LINE account as a friend can create and send a greeting card through a dedicated page. Recipients can enter a draw for a 500-yen eGift, with 1,000 prizes available. Accompanying pop-ups offering free tastings and drink decoration experiences will take place at OPENBASE SHIBUYA in Tokyo on November 14 and PLAT UMEKITA in Osaka on November 21, both from 11:00 to 20:00, while samples last.