{"id":23093,"date":"2024-09-04T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-05T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stories.starbucks.com\/asia\/?post_type=story&#038;p=23093"},"modified":"2025-02-10T17:17:52","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T01:17:52","slug":"starbucks-and-hello-kitty-come-together-in-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stories.starbucks.com\/asia\/stories\/2024\/starbucks-and-hello-kitty-come-together-in-fun\/","title":{"rendered":"Starbucks and Hello Kitty Come Together in Fun"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"sbx-page-header-featured alignfull has-large-flow-space requires-no-top-page-spacing\">\n\t<div class=\"sbx-page-header-featured__inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"sbx-page-header-featured__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sbx-page-header-featured__top-meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/stories.starbucks.com\/asia\/stories\/category\/customer-experience\/\" class=\"sbux-pill\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Customer 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Starbucks and Sanrio are joining hands to celebrate the golden anniversary of the iconic and beloved character, Hello Kitty, unleashing a world of fun and delight across 13 markets in the Asia Pacific region. \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Starting September 10, fans of all ages can cozy up with the inimitable character that has captured hearts and imaginations with an enduring message of joy, friendship and togetherness. From Hello Kitty-inspired apple delights to an adorable array of 7 drinkware items and 5 lifestyle accessories, the new <em>Starbucks Experience<\/em> is a cuteness overload that will usher in warmth and fuzziness.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe are delighted to be part of Hello Kitty\u2019s 50<sup>th<\/sup> anniversary, celebrating the enduring spirit of friendship and creating shared moments that turn into cherished memories,\u201d said Samuel Fung, vice president, Product and Marketing, Starbucks Asia Pacific.\u201cThe Hello Kitty | Starbucks\u00ae collection perfectly embodies our shared values of fostering human connections and bringing people together. By evoking nostalgia with a touch of joy and playfulness, we hope the new <em>Starbucks Experience<\/em>\u00a0will captivate Hello Kitty and Sanrio fans in the Asia Pacific region, enticing them to share these moments with the special people in their lives.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Whimsical apple treats for the eyes and taste buds<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the first time ever, customers can indulge in two Hello Kitty-themed handcrafted beverages, promising to evoke nostalgia and stir up fond memories of her cozy world. The apple delights, topped with Hello Kitty\u2019s signature bow for a playful touch, are sure to make hearts flutter and have phone cameras snapping away.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inspired by the comforting flavors of her favorite food, Mama\u2019s Apple Pie, the Apple Pie Cream Frappuccino\u00ae Blended Beverage is a velvety-smooth treat reminiscent of a warm kitchen wrapped up in the delicious aroma after baking. The chunky apple sauce base tastes like freshly baked apple pie and is layered with creamy milk and cream frappucino syrup. The delectable combination creates a rich and satisfying palate that elicits sweet memories of Hello Kitty\u2019s warmth, friendship, and happiness.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Red Apple Frozen Tea pays homage to Hello Kitty\u2019s signature red bow with its vibrant coloring of a fresh, ripe apple. The icy sensation adds a playful twist on the beloved character\u2019s typically warm and nostalgic world, while the sweet flavoring creates a sensorial journey like no other. 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