Starbucks Becomes First Major Chain To Include Star Fruit On Their Menu

Also known as the carambola, star fruit has long been a favorite to incorporate in both sweet and savory dishes in various parts of the world. Native to Southeast Asia, you can find it in juices, stewed into desserts, or even steamed alongside fish.

Starbucks is now taking this fruit and converting it into a set of drinks that just joined their permanent menu.

The new Kiwi Starfruit Refresher incorporates star fruit flavored juice and kiwi pieces, serving them over ice. There’s also a “Star Drink” form that adds coconut milk, akin to the previously viral Pink Drink.

In the United States, the star fruit is already quite popular in south Florida, where it’s become a commonly cultivated tree. For those who have never tried them, they have a slightly sweet taste with some hints of tartness and sourness.

The launch of these new drinks makes Starbucks the first major chain to add star fruit to a nationwide menu.