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The temperature is heating up, the sunglasses are on, and the rooftop parties are in full swing; summer is on its way. With it, comes a host of refreshing new products from drinks companies to keep us cool as the sun comes out to play.

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Starbucks

Fresh from an unplanned cameo from a rogue coffee cup in Game of Thrones last week, Starbucks US has released a range of colour-changing reusable cups – and unlike Danaerys’ drink, these ones are actually supposed to catch your eye. Sold in packs of five different colours, with matching lids and reusable straws, these clever cups change colour when they reach a certain temperature, so you’ll know your iced coffee is primed and ready to slurp down. The limited editions cups were only available in the US and Canada, selling in-store for roughly 115 RMB, with some packs later seen selling on eBay for nearly ten times the price! We don’t know if they’ll be released elsewhere… so maybe best to keep an eye on your local Starbucks shelves for a head start.

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Starbucks (again)

Not content with just one incredibly instagrammable release, Starbucks US has also added the Dragon Drink to their menu. Inspired by social media-born customer hack of ordering certain drinks with coconut milk instead of water, the Dragon Drink combines mango, real diced dragon fruit, coconut milk and ice, this is a concoction that surely tastes as good as it looks.

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Coca-Cola

Already one of the most popular and refreshing soft drinks in the world, Coca-Cola are turning their attention to the alcohol industry. They’ve created four ‘Signature Mixers’ designed to be paired with dark spirits, available in some fancy new bottles in the UK. They’ve worked alongside master mixologists to create four enticing flavours: spicy, smoky, woody and herbal, all of which will enhance and add a unique twist to dark spirits.

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Smoko

Not technically a drinks brand, but online retailer Smoko is selling something that’s sure to get all milk tea enthusiasts excited. This is the rather adorable Pearl Boba Tea Lamp – an ambient light, and your bedroom’s new best friend. The first batch (understandably) sold out in no time at all, but Pearl is available again to pre-order for mid-June, for the very reasonable cost of around 80 RMB. They won’t be shipping to China for now, but at 5 x3 inches, we’re sure if you ask a visitor nicely they can find some room for Pearl in their suitcase.