{"id":2821,"date":"2026-04-09T18:30:15","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T17:30:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/?p=2821"},"modified":"2026-04-09T18:30:15","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T17:30:15","slug":"luckin-coffees-new-purple-drink-is-already-taking-over-instagram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/?p=2821","title":{"rendered":"Luckin Coffee\u2019s New Purple Drink Is Already Taking Over Instagram"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-journey-body=\"standard-article\">\n<div class=\"css-hl6xtf e1wzc3k51\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.delish.com\/_assets\/design-tokens\/fre\/static\/icons\/clock-regular.4ddebeb.svg\" alt=\"Estimated read time\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><span class=\"css-1rzbsk9 e1wzc3k50\">2 min read<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"css-1jx1kps etlajd3\">\n<div data-theme-key=\"collapsible-section\" class=\"css-p1fz9n e1q3dcg6\">\n<h3 data-theme-key=\"collapsible-header\" class=\"css-1fv4nwp e1q3dcg5\"><button aria-label=\"Hide Key Points section\" aria-expanded=\"true\" data-theme-key=\"collapsible-header-button\" class=\"css-ec8vqf e1q3dcg4\"><\/p>\n<div data-theme-key=\"collapsible-icon-wrapper\" data-collapsible-open=\"true\" class=\"css-lhm19 e1q3dcg0\"><span data-testid=\"iconRight\" data-theme-key=\"collapsible-icon-right\" class=\"css-1ep4808 e1q3dcg1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.delish.com\/_assets\/design-tokens\/fre\/static\/icons\/caret-right-regular.a6ec664.svg\" alt=\"Caret Right\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><\/div>\n<p><\/button><\/h3>\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-theme-key=\"collapsible-section-text\" class=\"css-nzvxqj e1q3dcg3\">\n<div class=\"css-ex91la etlajd2\">\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Luckin Coffee launched two new spring drinks in NYC: the Purple Bloom Frappe and Yuzu Matcha Sparkling Water.<\/li>\n<li>The Purple Bloom Frappe features a mix of fruit and vegetable juices layered with jasmine tea.<\/li>\n<li>Fans online are already reacting, calling it a \u201cparty in a cup\u201d and planning to try it with friends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"0\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">Luckin Coffee just dropped two new spring drinks in NYC\u2014the Chinese chain\u2019s only U.S. location\u2014and based on the internet\u2019s reaction, people are already planning their orders.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"1\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">The global coffee chain is leaning hard into colorful, fruit-forward beverages with its latest limited-time launch: the Purple Bloom Frappe and Yuzu Matcha Sparkling Water. Both are available now at Luckin locations across New York City, and they\u2019re clearly designed to be as eye-catching as they are drinkable.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"2\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">Let\u2019s start with the one getting the most attention.<\/p>\n<section data-embed=\"watch-next\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-22\" data-node-id=\"3\" class=\"embed\"\/>\n<section data-embed=\"body-image\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-23\" data-node-id=\"4\" class=\"embed\">\n<div size=\"large\" data-embed=\"body-image\" class=\"align-center size-large embed css-1vw1yg0 e1fodxfw4\">\n<div class=\"css-1k29q50 e1fodxfw3\"><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"Two beverages in a cup holder on a city street.\" title=\"Two beverages in a cup holder on a city street.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"3213\" height=\"5712\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/32440135-8870-42e0-a700-ca2bff89b76f.jpeg?crop=0.739xw:0.416xh;0.141xw,0.295xh&amp;resize=768:* 640w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/32440135-8870-42e0-a700-ca2bff89b76f.jpeg?crop=0.739xw:0.416xh;0.141xw,0.295xh&amp;resize=768:* 980w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/32440135-8870-42e0-a700-ca2bff89b76f.jpeg?crop=0.739xw:0.416xh;0.141xw,0.295xh&amp;resize=980:* 1120w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/32440135-8870-42e0-a700-ca2bff89b76f.jpeg?crop=0.739xw:0.416xh;0.141xw,0.295xh&amp;resize=980:* 1400w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/32440135-8870-42e0-a700-ca2bff89b76f.jpeg?crop=0.739xw:0.416xh;0.141xw,0.295xh&amp;resize=980:* 1800w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/32440135-8870-42e0-a700-ca2bff89b76f.jpeg?crop=0.739xw:0.416xh;0.141xw,0.295xh&amp;resize=980:* 2000w\" src=\"https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/32440135-8870-42e0-a700-ca2bff89b76f.jpeg?crop=0.739xw:0.416xh;0.141xw,0.295xh&amp;resize=980:*\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/><\/p>\n<p><figcaption data-theme-key=\"photo-credit-figcaption\" class=\"css-1am3yn9 e1g9hcy40\"><span data-theme-key=\"photo-credit-creditor\" class=\"css-l4pefh e1geg53v2\">Luckin Coffee<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"5\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\"><strong data-node-id=\"5.0\">The Purple Bloom Frappe<\/strong> is exactly what it sounds like\u2014a bright purple, layered drink made with a mix of fruit and vegetable juices, including grape, strawberry, blueberry, dragon fruit, and even purple carrot and cabbage. It\u2019s paired with jasmine tea, giving it a slightly floral finish to balance out all that fruit.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"6\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">It\u2019s a lot, but in a way that feels very intentional.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"7\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">And people online are very into it. One commenter wrote, \u201cLooks like a PARTY in a cup! Yes!!\u201d while another said, \u201cNice way to eat more fruit on the go.\u201d Others are already making plans, tagging friends, and saying things like, \u201cWe need to try this!\u201d and \u201cI wanna try this drink with my bestie!\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"8\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">So yes, this is very much a \u201cgo with someone and post it\u201d kind of drink.<\/p>\n<section data-embed=\"body-image\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-24\" data-node-id=\"9\" class=\"embed\">\n<div size=\"large\" data-embed=\"body-image\" class=\"align-center size-large embed css-1vw1yg0 e1fodxfw4\">\n<div class=\"css-1k29q50 e1fodxfw3\"><img draggable=\"true\" alt=\"Hand holding a beverage with a logo against an urban backdrop.\" title=\"Hand holding a beverage with a logo against an urban backdrop.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1206\" height=\"2126\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent;width:100%;height:auto;\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/04900c55-8fd4-4913-ae15-f174c1145dc4.jpg?crop=0.927xw:0.526xh;0.019xw,0.203xh&amp;resize=768:* 640w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/04900c55-8fd4-4913-ae15-f174c1145dc4.jpg?crop=0.927xw:0.526xh;0.019xw,0.203xh&amp;resize=768:* 980w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/04900c55-8fd4-4913-ae15-f174c1145dc4.jpg?crop=0.927xw:0.526xh;0.019xw,0.203xh&amp;resize=980:* 1120w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/04900c55-8fd4-4913-ae15-f174c1145dc4.jpg?crop=0.927xw:0.526xh;0.019xw,0.203xh&amp;resize=980:* 1400w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/04900c55-8fd4-4913-ae15-f174c1145dc4.jpg?crop=0.927xw:0.526xh;0.019xw,0.203xh&amp;resize=980:* 1800w, https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/04900c55-8fd4-4913-ae15-f174c1145dc4.jpg?crop=0.927xw:0.526xh;0.019xw,0.203xh&amp;resize=980:* 2000w\" src=\"https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/04900c55-8fd4-4913-ae15-f174c1145dc4.jpg?crop=0.927xw:0.526xh;0.019xw,0.203xh&amp;resize=980:*\" class=\"css-0 e1g79fud0\"\/><\/p>\n<p><figcaption data-theme-key=\"photo-credit-figcaption\" class=\"css-1am3yn9 e1g9hcy40\"><span data-theme-key=\"photo-credit-creditor\" class=\"css-l4pefh e1geg53v2\">Luckin Coffee<\/span><\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"10\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">The second option, <strong data-node-id=\"10.1\">the Yuzu Matcha Sparkling Water<\/strong>, goes in a completely different direction. It\u2019s lighter, citrusy, and a little more low-key, combining Japanese matcha with yuzu for a slightly bitter, refreshing profile. It\u2019s also made without artificial flavors or sweeteners, which gives it a cleaner finish compared to the frappe.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"11\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">Luckin has built a reputation around trend-driven drinks, and this fits right into that strategy\u2014bold colors, unexpected flavor combinations, and something that\u2019s designed for discovery.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"12\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">The brand is also fueling the hype with a giveaway tied to the launch, which is clearly working. The comment section is full of people saying things like \u201cI would love to \ud83e\udd7a\u201d and \u201cYes please!\u201d alongside plenty of purple hearts and fire emojis.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"13\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">If you\u2019re in NYC, both drinks are available for a limited time. And if your group chat is already sending purple heart emojis\u2026you probably know which one you\u2019re trying first.<\/p>\n<section data-embed=\"editorial-link\" data-lazy-id=\"P0-25\" data-node-id=\"14\" class=\"embed\">\n<aside class=\"css-u95ltk e94w1mj3\"\/><\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2 min read Luckin Coffee launched two new spring drinks in NYC: the Purple Bloom Frappe and Yuzu Matcha Sparkling Water. The Purple Bloom Frappe features a mix of fruit and vegetable juices layered with jasmine tea. Fans online are already reacting, calling it a \u201cparty in a cup\u201d and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2822,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2821","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-food-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2821","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2821"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2821\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/2822"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2821"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2821"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2821"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}