Grind, a London-based specialty coffee roaster, has partnered with US rock band Green Day to launch a limited-edition Iced Matcha Latte RTD. This new release coincides with Green Day's Saviors 2024 tour in London and marks another venture into beverages for the band, who previously launched the 'Punk Bunny' coffee range in 2015. Meanwhile, Belfast’s Neighbourhood Café has expanded to Texas in collaboration with The Dead Rabbit pub chain. This new site will feature single-origin coffee from San Francisco’s Andytown Coffee and offer unique coffee-based cocktails. Taiwanese bubble tea chain Gong cha has partnered with Final Fantasy XIV to create themed beverages and immersive digital experiences. In South Korea, Intelligentsia Coffee has opened its second Seoul outlet at the Shinsegae Department Store, with plans for more locations by year-end. Lastly, Bluestone Lane has released a 50% beanless coffee blend in collaboration with Atomo, featuring upcycled food byproducts.
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