FOOD ALMANACEST. 2025
Calorie & nutrition reference for Japanese restaurant chains, cafés and konbini
Vol. 152026.06.08DietaryCategoriesEnglish
Starbucks Japan · Tea drinks

Assam Citrus Black (Hot)

アッサム シトラス ブラック(ホット)

About this item

Assam Citrus Black (Hot) is a menu item at Starbucks Japan, coffee chain in Japan. Starbucks Japan operates over 1,800 locations and is the largest specialty coffee chain in the country. Per serving, this item delivers 2 kilocalories from 0.2 grams of protein, 0.0 grams of fat, and 0.2 grams of carbohydrates. For travelers comparing this against a typical Western fast-food item, Japanese chain portions tend to be smaller — a regular serving here is similar in calories to the corresponding US small or medium size. Use the table below for the full nutritional breakdown, the dietary tags for compatibility with vegetarian, vegan, halal-friendly or gluten-friendly diets, and the cross-chain comparison to find similar items at other Japanese chains in the same category.

Halal-friendlyGluten-friendly
  • No wheat-based items detected in the menu name. Soy sauce and many sauces still contain wheat — confirm with the store.

Cultural notes

How and when this item is typically eaten in Japan, plus practical ordering tips for travelers.

Assam Citrus Black (Hot) sits in a category Japanese customers use in a very practical way. At Starbucks Japan, drinks and light food are commonly used as a work break, a meeting spot, or a short rest between sightseeing stops. Order by size first, then milk and temperature if needed; Tall is the standard size, and staff are used to simple customization requests in English. Tea drinks are often available hot or iced, and milk-based tea items should be checked carefully if you need a dairy-free order. Free in store: water on request, Wi-Fi, and often a few outlet seats. This serving is calorie-aware at about 2 kcal, so it works best when you compare the default portion against larger set or topping options. Tea moves steadily all day, but matcha and hojicha drinks sell fastest in the afternoon snack window. If you need ingredient confirmation, check the official nutrition page first and then verify sauces, stock, or shared fryer details with the staff before ordering.

Nutrition information

Per-serving nutrition values published by the chain. Salt is reported as Japanese 食塩相当量 (salt equivalent) when sodium is not published directly.

NutrientPer serving
PriceCheck official source
Calories2 kcal
Protein0.2 g
Fat0.0 g
Carbohydrates0.2 g
Dietary fiber— g
Sugar— g
Salt equivalent0.00 g
Saturated fat— g
CaffeineNaN mg

Similar items at Starbucks Japan

Items in the same category from the same chain, sorted by calorie similarity.

#ItemChainPriceValue
1Rwanda Black Tea (Hot)
ルワンダ ブラック ティー(ホット) · hotto · hot
Starbucks JapanCheck official source2 kcal
2Rwanda Black Tea (Iced)
ルワンダ ブラック ティー(アイス) · aisu · iced
Starbucks JapanCheck official source2 kcal
3Assam Citrus Black (Iced)
アッサム シトラス ブラック(アイス) · aisu · iced
Starbucks JapanCheck official source2 kcal
4Jasmine Dragon Pearl (Hot)
ジャスミン ドラゴン パール(ホット) · hotto · hot
Starbucks JapanCheck official source2 kcal