Starbucks Launches Tropical Butterfly Refresher with Passionfruit, Guava, and Mango-Pineapple Pearls
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By Erin Clements Published on May 11, 2026 09:00AM EDT
20d ago· 3 min readenNews
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Summary
Starbucks has launched a new Tropical Butterfly Refresher, a summery beverage blending passionfruit and guava flavors with mango-pineapple flavored pearls. The drink gets its purple color from butterfly pea flower infusion. An early taste test found it sweet and slightly tangy but not overwhelming, with pearls that complement the fruity flavors and a colorful presentation that boosts mood. Customers can choose to have it made with lemonade or coconut milk.
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PEOPLE tried the latest addition to the coffee giant's Refreshers lineup and found it sweet and slightly tangy, but not overwhelmingly so.
We liked how the pearls complemented the other fruity flavors, and the drink's colorful palette is an instant mood booster.
The summery drink blends passionfruit and guava flavors, with another fruity burst from mango-pineapple flavored pearls
