Hong Kong CNN —Who doesn’t like a little braised pork with their coffee?
Starbucks (SBUX) is betting on that unusual combination with a new drink released in China to mark the Lunar New Year.
The drink combines Dongpo Braised Pork Flavor Sauce with espresso and steamed milk, with extra pork sauce and pork breast meat for garnish, according to the Starbucks delivery app.
And while the foods served at New Year feasts vary by region, braised pork makes a frequent appearance.
The Starbucks pork latte has quickly gained traction on Chinese social media, with the topic viewed more than 476,000 times on Weibo by the time of publishing.
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