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Published: 2026-01-27 Author: FrontStreet Coffee

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Starbucks China Introduces Pink Drink with Surprising Names

Recent news indicated that Starbucks China would launch the globally popular "Pink Drink" at the end of May or early June, generating considerable anticipation among coffee enthusiasts in mainland China!

The Chinese translation of Pink Drink's name became a hot topic of discussion among netizens. Many speculated that the product would follow the usual naming convention using ingredients, or adopt the translations from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan regions like "Pink Strawberry Frappuccino" and "Strawberry Lemon Frappuccino."

However! To everyone's surprise, the name announced after half a month of anticipation left Starbucks fans speechless! They immediately took to social media to share their reactions, and netizens were equally bewildered...

Unexpected Product Names and New Flavors

Surprisingly, in addition to Pink Drink and its related versions, there was also a dragon fruit and mango combination! What was astonishing was that their names were "Fen Fen Sheng Ka," "Fen Mei Ning Li Sheng Ka," "Huan Zi Sheng Ka," and "Mang Zi Ning Li Sheng Ka"...

Putting aside whether these product names flow naturally when read in different regional dialects, many people from southern China found them difficult to pronounce... Some also felt that "Huan Zi" (Phantom Purple) sounded like medicine, creating hesitation in the Chinese cultural context.

Understanding the "Sheng Ka" Terminology

Why does this series use "Sheng Ka" (Raw Coffee) in its name despite containing no coffee? According to the ingredients list displayed on Starbucks' official US website, the juices used in this series contain extracts from unroasted coffee beans, with each drink containing 45-55mg of caffeine.

As for why they didn't follow the Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan regions in using "Frappuccino" but instead chose "Sheng Ka," some netizens speculate it's to highlight uniqueness and differentiation, while others believe it's meant to contrast with the widespread "Raw Coconut" series.

The Science Behind Raw Coffee

In recent years, many regions and countries have begun introducing "raw coffee" products. It's said that drinking a daily cup of coffee made from a mixture of unroasted and roasted coffee beans can achieve better antioxidant and weight loss effects.

Several years ago, researchers began studying the benefits of "raw coffee." To evaluate the weight loss effects of "raw coffee" versus "black coffee," researchers conducted a four-week experiment. Half of the participants drank a cup of "raw coffee" before breakfast daily, while the other half drank a cup of "black coffee" before breakfast daily.

After two weeks, those drinking "raw coffee" lost an average of 1.59 kg, while those drinking "black coffee" lost an average of 0.13 kg. After four weeks, the "raw coffee" group lost an average of 2.01 kg, while the "black coffee" group lost an average of 0.25 kg.

From the experimental results, while "black coffee" can also produce weight loss effects, its results clearly cannot compare to those of "raw coffee." The reason is that chlorogenic acid in unroasted coffee beans can improve insulin sensitivity, regulate sugar and lipid metabolism, and plays an important role in preventing and treating chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome.

Conclusion

Of course, these are merely the benefits associated with raw coffee itself. When incorporated into beverages containing syrup, the effects of raw coffee are obviously diminished. Therefore, the connection between the term "Sheng Ka" and this product's ingredients is minimal, though it can still be considered a low-caffeine product.