Starbucks Japan’s Mela Meela Frappuccino Brings Fiery Halloween Magic with Bold Flavors

Starbucks Japan is celebrating Halloween with its limited-edition Mela Meela Frappuccino, inspired by flames and magic. With its red and blue hues, this visually stunning drink blends creamy condensed milk with blueberry and raspberry flavors, creating a unique and evolving taste experience for the spooky season.

Mela Meela Frappuccino: Starbucks Japan’s Fiery Blend of Bold Colors and Gentle Flavors

With Halloween just around the corner, Starbucks Japan is embracing the spooky season with its annual limited-edition Frappuccino, this year inspired by the concept of a Magical Fire Halloween. The Mela Meela Frappuccino drink is designed to look and taste like a flame, blending bold colors and flavors to create a captivating beverage that lives up to its name.

According to SoraNews24, the Mela Meela Frappuccino draws its name from the Japanese onomatopoeia “mera mera,” which mimics the sound of something flaring up or bursting into flames. This fiery theme is reflected in the drink’s striking red and blue hues, created by blueberry and raspberry-flavored powders layered over a base of sweet milk that evokes the rich taste of condensed milk. Starbucks says the visual effect is part of the magic cast by the baristas, as no two drinks are poured precisely alike, making each one unique.

Topping off this vibrant drink is a sprinkle of toasted chocolate chunks and a mixed berry sauce made from strawberries, raspberries, and cranberries, which adds a slightly bitter, roasted note to the flavor profile. Despite its bold appearance, the Mela Meela Frappuccino has a surprisingly light and gentle flavor, with the creamy condensed milk taking center stage. As the drink is stirred, the berry flavors become more pronounced, creating a subtle, evolving taste that invites you to explore each sip.

For those looking to enhance the experience, Starbucks recommends adding chocolate chips for an additional 55 yen ($0.37), offering more sweetness to the already enchanting drink.

Starbucks Japan Unveils Malassada Halloween Treat and Limited-Edition Goods for Spooky Season

Alongside the Frappuccino, Starbucks has released the Malassada Halloween Raspberry & Blueberry, a doughnut-like pastry with a jet-black exterior. It hides a rich filling of purple-blueberry cream and red raspberry sauce. The cocoa-flavored dough pairs well with the sweet and tangy filling, making it a delicious, albeit indulgent, companion to a less sweet coffee-based drink.

Starbucks has launched a limited-edition range of Halloween goods and drinkware for those looking to enter the Halloween spirit, including a charming black cat double-walled mug. These seasonal items and the Mela Meela Frappuccino and Malassada will be available until October 31 or while stocks last, meaning they could vanish as quickly as a magical spell.

Priced at 690 yen for the Frappuccino and 330 yen for the Malassada, these treats offer a festive way to enjoy the spooky season—if you’re fast enough to get your hands on them before they disappear.