I tried Starbucks' chilled cup 'Kyoto Matcha Latte,' which has a rich, deep matcha flavor and is a dessert-like drink.

Starbucks' chilled cup series will feature a reissued flavor, ' Kyoto Matcha Latte, ' starting on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. While retaining the deliciousness of the 'Kyoto Matcha Latte' released in 2008, the amount of matcha added has been increased, resulting in a richer, deeper flavor. I actually tried drinking it to see what kind of matcha latte it was.

Kyoto Matcha Latte | Starbucks® Chilled Cup

#Starbucks Chilled Cup 20th Anniversary✨
The reissued product ' Kyoto Matcha Latte ' is now on sale from today (9/2) 💚

The mellow milk flavor remains the same as when it was first released in 2008, but the amount of matcha has been increased to create a deeper, richer flavor.

Please enjoy the Starbucks commitment that has been cherished for 20 years 😌

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The packaging for the chilled cup 'Kyoto Matcha Latte' is based on a bright light green color that is reminiscent of matcha.

The Starbucks logo is dotted with Kyoto-esque motifs, such as a five-story pagoda and a Japanese garden.

Ingredients include raw milk, dairy products, sugar, and matcha (20% Kyoto matcha).

The calories are 181kcal per 200ml bottle.

Typically, you drink it by inserting the included straw into the plastic lid.

This time, I wanted to see what was inside, so I opened the lid and poured it into a glass. The liquid was a light green with a milky hue, typical of matcha latte.

When I actually tried it, the rich aroma of matcha spread throughout my mouth, enveloped in a milky sweetness. While I could clearly sense the crisp astringency that is characteristic of matcha, the overall impression was that it was a dessert-like drink. It had a matcha flavor that went beyond simple 'matcha flavor,' and the taste reminded me of high-end matcha ice cream.

Starbucks' chilled cup 'Kyoto Matcha Latte' will be available at convenience stores and some supermarkets nationwide from Tuesday, September 2, 2025. The suggested retail price is 237 yen including tax.