
This is the Suntory Craft Boss Kōrasete Latte Frappe, a bottled coffee beverage designed specifically for freezing to achieve a frappé-like mouthfeel.
After freezing and allowing partial thawing so the contents could be shaken, the beverage presented with an opaque dark brown hue, noticeably deeper than the lighter tan appearance at room temperature. Aroma opened with sweet roasted coffee notes characteristic of a sweetened latte.
Initial contact delivered an immediate coffee presence with moderate sweetness and minimal acidity, alongside a slush-like frappé texture. Through the mid-palate, moderate roasted coffee notes developed further as the frozen structure melted progressively into a smoother standard latte consistency. Sweetness became more moderated during this transition, allowing a darker and slightly more mature coffee profile to emerge compared with conventional bottled latte coffee. Dairy elements remained restrained and clean, avoiding excessive milk heaviness or residual coating on the palate. Towards the finish, the beverage left mild lingering roasted coffee notes ahead of a clean finish.
Overall, a frozen latte beverage with a sweet-to-roasted flavour trajectory and a progressive slush-to-liquid texture integration pattern, resulting in a surprisingly cohesive bottled frappé experience with balanced sweetness and restrained dairy character.
This Suntory Craft Boss Kōrasete Latte Frappe contained 440 mL. It was produced in Japan and purchased in Sydney, Australia in 2026.