Matcha Matcha Man

The Frappuccino that never was. This flavor was originally conceived by the late, legendary teamaker Steven Smith while leading Starbucks’ tea division. A true virtuoso, Steven had a gift for pairing unexpected flavors-like ceremonial-grade green tea with a dose of… tangerine juice. Matcha’s grassy, umami-rich profile can lean bright and vibrant or deep and savory. When served cold with cream and sugar, we look to bring out matcha’s fruitier notes-and that’s where sunshine-y citrus comes in. It lifts matcha in a way only Steven’s masterful palate could’ve imagined. Think you don’t like matcha? Taste again.