Starbucks Introduces Aerocano
Starbucks Launches Air-Whipped Aerocano Across North America for National Coffee Day
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Starbucks is launching the Aerocano across North America on Sept. 29 for National Coffee Day. The iced drink is made with Blonde Espresso and ice, then air-whipped to create a light, creamy texture and a cascading visual effect; customers can also order it with caramel or other flavor additions. First introduced in South Korea, the beverage offers a coffee-forward take on an iced Americano. Starbucks is also adding Apple Crumble, Pecan and Pumpkin Mini Pies to menus alongside the drink.
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The launch comes as Starbucks plans to close 250 North American stores this year and says it expects 1,500 stores to be retrofitted by Sept. 30.
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In South Korea, where the Aerocano first launched, it became one of Starbucks’ most popular menu items, according to Starbucks Asia Pacific senior vice president Chanda Beppu.
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Baristas aerate the drink by hand when it is ordered; Starbucks adjusted steam times and pouring methods during development to preserve the espresso flavor while producing the foam and cascading effect.
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A PEOPLE tasting found that the Aerocano’s lack of milk or cold foam leaves a pure, coffee-forward flavor, with a silky texture that the reviewers said did not call for creamer.
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