- Starbucks Japan is releasing a limited-edition Yuzu Honey Tea Latte to celebrate the upcoming Year of the Horse.
- The drink features a visually appealing cup design with traditional Japanese motifs and auspicious colors.
- Starbucks suggests pairing the beverage with Japanese sweets, particularly those containing red bean paste, to enhance the flavor.

A: Hey! Did you see the new Starbucks drink?
B: No! What's it about?
A: It's for the Year of the Horse! 2026 is the Horse year, you know?
B: Oh wow, really pretty! What does it look like?
A: Super cute! The cup has a gorgeous horse design with red, white, and gold. The Starbucks mermaid looks like she's riding it!
B: That's amazing! What’s inside?
A: It’s a Yuzu Honey Tea Latte. It’s got a gentle taste with honey and yuzu – that citrus fruit!
B: Yuzu! Nice! I love yuzu.
A: Apparently, it's supposed to be really good with Japanese sweets, especially the ones with red bean paste.
B: Red bean paste? Interesting combination!
A: Yeah, they say the citrus cuts through the sweetness perfectly. They even suggest pairing it with dorayaki!
B: Dorayaki? Like, those pancake things? That sounds delicious!
A: Exactly! It's a mix of modern and traditional, you know? That’s what Starbucks Japan does so well.
B: Totally! I need to try it!