STARBUCKS Refreshers Strawberry Lemonade

Posted on November 9, 2014 | Last updated February 15, 2025

This is a review of the STARBUCKS Refreshers Strawberry Lemonade from the Starbucks Refreshers series.

STARBUCKS Refreshers Strawberry Lemonade

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Price	250 JPY
Flavor	Strawberry
Total rating	★★☆☆☆

Author information Author: Energy Drink-kun

In 2001, while living in the United States, I encountered energy drinks through the dance scene and was deeply impressed. After returning to Japan, I found that energy drinks were considered novelty beverages, so I established a comprehensive website in 2013 to share the true appeal of energy drinks. As an energy drink enthusiast, I began drinking them seriously again, collecting over 7,000 varieties of energy drinks from various countries. I am also active as a critic and expert, receiving media interviews.

Flavor of STARBUCKS Refreshers Strawberry Lemonade

STARBUCKS Refreshers Strawberry Lemonade
The aroma is a sweet and tangy strawberry scent, which is surprisingly strong. The taste is a light strawberry flavor that matches the transparent appearance. The flavor and scent of strawberry are not overpowering, and they smoothly pass through the nose. A slight lemonade-like tang remains in the aftertaste, but as I continued drinking, I started to wonder what flavor it was actually trying to achieve. Overall, it left me with a sense of an unfinished or awkward flavor. (´・ω・｀)

Energy Ingredients of STARBUCKS Refreshers Strawberry Lemonade

The drink contains 25% fruit juice, which is quite high for an energy drink. It includes white grape, apple, lemon, and strawberry juices.
STARBUCKS Refreshers Strawberry Lemonade
It seems that using green coffee is a staple for these fresh energy drinks. Although not explicitly mentioned, the drink contains 50mg of caffeine. Additionally, it contains 50mg of ginseng extract.

Overall, a bit of a letdown

STARBUCKS Refreshers Strawberry Lemonade
The design has changed from previous Refreshers versions, and I personally preferred the older design. Both the taste and the energy ingredients left a somewhat underwhelming impression.

However, unlike typical strong-flavored energy drinks, I feel that this one is more about enjoying the aroma and refreshing sensation rather than the taste. That said, the carbohydrates and calories aren’t exactly what I’d call healthy in amount. (；´∀｀) If you chill it well and add plenty of ice, it can enhance the refreshing experience and taste better.