We discover out if these autumn treats are well worth the energy.
On 30 September, Starbucks heralded the beginning of autumn with the return of the Chocolate Mousse Latte, a seasonal beverage that was nicely obtained by prospects final yr. The beverage isn’t precisely the identical this time round, although, because it accommodates an Espresso Roast as an alternative of the Blonde Espresso Roast mix, with the darker roast mentioned to impart a deeper flavour.
Our resident Starbucks professional Ok. Masami was curious to see if this new mix could be companion for the nutty, chocolatey flavours within the drink, so she headed out to her nearest Starbucks to attempt it.
As a result of she likes to be thorough along with her reporting, Masami paired the latte with a slice of the “Two-Apple Selection Custard Apple Pie from Aomori Prefecture” (600 yen [US$4.13]), which is one in all three new limited-edition autumn desserts launched on the identical day.
▼ Masami snubbed the Pumpkin Basque Cheesecake (520 yen) and the Marron Pound Cake (390 yen) in favour of the apple pie.
The massive attraction of this pie isn’t simply the truth that it accommodates two kinds of apples from Japan’s premier apple-producing area — it’s additionally really useful that you just attempt it with a free sprinkling of cinnamon powder and a dollop of whipped cream for an extra 50 yen, in order that’s precisely what Masami did.
This was a mixture she had by no means tried earlier than, and although the fruity, cinnamon aromas have been pleasant, when she took a chunk of it, her style buds fell head over heels for the flavours. It was spicy, candy, heat, and tart, all on the similar time, with a harmonious stability that made it a chic dessert. Including the cream elevated the pie even additional, giving it a gooey, melty texture that made her really feel cosy and heat from the within out.
As for the Chocolate Mousse Latte, it too was scrumptious, and although Masami had beforehand tried it final autumn, she felt that the Espresso Roast on this yr’s model was a greater companion for the beverage. She adopted the clerk’s suggestion to change to oat milk, and it’s a customisation she recommends, as it really works to boost the nuttiness, stopping it from disappearing beneath the stronger chocolate and low flavours.
She additionally recommends splurging somewhat extra and paying 600 yen to benefit from the latte in-store, as an alternative of 589 yen for takeout, as a result of that manner you get to drink it from a mug, which implies you possibly can wrap your palms round it and really feel good and cushty whilst you sip it indoors.
It’s a scrumptious strategy to welcome autumn, however as all the time, the seasonal lineup will solely be obtainable for a restricted time, with the desserts obtainable whereas shares final and the latte on the menu till 31 October.
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