Hojicha is made from roasted green tea leaves, and typically has a reddish brown color. Starbucks' version of hojicha is made from a secret blend of five tea varieties. Traditional hojicha ...

Both matcha and green tea are derived from the same plant, Camellia sinensis, but that is where their similarities end.

I went to Starbucks to try its limited-edition drinks for the upcoming "Wicked" movie: Elphaba's cold brew and Glinda's Pink Potion. One was better.

Starbucks bought the tea brand for $620m in 2012, and plans to continue carrying the products in its main Starbucks stores. Starbucks shares fell 5.5% to $56.24 in after-hours trading. Chinese ...