Starbucks Coffee Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Hisae Morii) will launch the "Cacao Espresso Affogato Frappuccino®" starting January 28, 2026, as the ultimate Valentine's season beverage.
To celebrate the arrival of Valentine's season, Starbucks presents "the ultimate affogato Frappuccino® experience" featuring a rich marriage of espresso and chocolate flavors that intertwine depth and sweetness. Dipping the included waffle cookie into the drink is an essential part of this premium experience. Valentine's Day has become a special season for self-indulgence, and this beverage beautifully enhances such luxurious moments.
*Images are for illustration purposes. Waffle cookie is served individually wrapped.
Starbucks Proposes "The Ultimate Affogato Frappuccino® Experience"
Finished with Espresso, Enjoyed with Dipping - A Premium Beverage to Color This Year's Valentine's
The "Cacao Espresso Affogato Frappuccino®" is a special beverage that Starbucks offers this Valentine's season, pursuing "the ultimate affogato Frappuccino® experience."
From the first sip, the creamy richness and smoothness of the cream cacao-based chocolate flavor stand out, while the aromatic fragrance and deep aftertaste of freshly extracted espresso poured by baristas layer and surge together. Furthermore, whipped cream and melt-in-your-mouth "cacao shavings" are topped for an even richer flavor experience. As the espresso blends in, it invites you to an experience reminiscent of affogato.
What completes "the ultimate affogato Frappuccino® experience" is the new experience of "dipping and savoring" the included waffle cookie. Each time you scoop up the Frappuccino® and bring it to your mouth, the fragrant texture of the waffle cookie is added, making this Valentine's a memorable moment. Please enjoy Starbucks' unique "Valentine's experience of deeply savoring and enjoying" multiple times, whether with someone special or as a treat for yourself.
Recommended Customization to Further Elevate Your Valentine's Mood!
For those who want to enjoy the "Cacao Espresso Affogato Frappuccino®" more richly, adding chocolate sauce (free of charge) is recommended. When smooth chocolate sauce layers on top of the Frappuccino®'s mellow sweetness, the deep richness and aroma become even more pronounced, creating a blissful flavor. The balance between espresso's bitterness and sweetness becomes more distinct, and luxurious feelings spread with each sip—a special customization only for Valentine's season.
Product Information
Product Name / Price (All prices include tax)
"Cacao Espresso Affogato Frappuccino®" Tall size only
- Take-out: ¥884
- In-store: ¥900
Sales Period: From January 28, 2026
*Product may be temporarily out of stock or sales may end early.
*Advance sales for Starbucks® Reward members will begin on January 27.
Available Stores: All Starbucks stores nationwide (excluding some locations)
*Not available through Mobile Order & Pay.
Valentine's Campaign: "Latte Heart DAYS" Where You Might Encounter Hearts Crafted by Baristas
During Valentine's season, Starbucks will conduct "Latte Heart DAYS" for four days from Saturday, February 14, to Tuesday, February 17. During this period, baristas will challenge themselves to provide "heart latte art" carefully finished one cup at a time for customers who order Starbucks Latte (HOT, served in mug). Baristas who have accumulated dedication to improving espresso and steamed milk quality daily will deliver latte hearts to customers with care.
This aims to be an opportunity to feel Starbucks' craftsmanship and the warmth of handwork, making your usual cup something a bit more special. Through communication with customers, please enjoy moments where your heart gently relaxes through a cup of latte, including "chance encounters" and "slightly different shaped hearts" as unique experiences of that moment.
*This initiative does not guarantee latte heart presentation.
*Latte hearts may not be possible depending on store conditions such as during busy periods. Please understand in advance.
About Starbucks Coffee Japan Co., Ltd.
Starbucks Coffee Japan Co., Ltd. opened its first store in Japan in Ginza, Tokyo, in 1996. The company operates 2,077 coffee stores (as of the end of September 2025, including licensed stores) across all 47 prefectures in Japan, with over 40,000 stores in more than 80 markets worldwide. Approximately 60,000 partners (employees) provide connections between people and heartwarming moments through a cup of coffee. On February 28, 2019, "Starbucks Reserve® Roastery Tokyo," the world's fifth location, opened. Stories of connections nurtured with people, society, the global environment, and communities spreading nationwide are introduced on "STARBUCKS STORIES JAPAN" (https://stories.starbucks.co.jp/?nid=mm).
