Coffee

Coffee innovation has sparked a caffeinated (and decaffeinated) revolution, propelling the beloved brew into a realm of endless possibilities and discoveries. From exotic blends to cutting-edge brewing methods, innovation elevates the coffee experience to new heights.

Whats the Matcha you?

October ‘23

You might have noticed this green beverage among upcoming coffee shop trends. While a coffee latte has espresso, steamed milk, and foam, a matcha latte combines green tea powder, water, and milk. The beverage doesn’t deliver quite as much caffeine as its coffee counterpart, but some consider it to provide a cleaner caffeine boost than coffee.

Matcha has been around for more than a thousand years, but matcha lattes have only become popular in recent years. They are expected to rise among other coffee trends this year. The beverage starts with matcha powder, which is made from ground leaves of certain green tea plants. A barista blends that powder with water to create a paste. They then add steamed milk, and can even create latte art as they would on a traditional coffee version.

Matcha powder can come sweetened or unsweetened. For unsweetened varieties, a barista can add sweetener or honey to the latte based on the customer’s preference. They’ll also base the type of milk and how much they use on what a customer wants.

The main reason matcha lattes are among top coffee trends despite lacking coffee is their potential health benefits. Many coffee drinkers have an increasingly health-conscious mindset, and green tea provides different possible health benefits because they:

  • Contain antioxidants

  • Contain fiber

  • Are a good source of vitamin C and other vitamins

A cold snap is coming.

October ‘23

Snapchilled Coffee is the next trendy response to cold brew, nitro coffee, and iced coffee. This product takes freshly brewed hot coffee, “snapchills” it, and cans it. You’ve likely seen pre-made coffee drinks in bottles and cans, so what makes this such a popular coffee? The snapchilling process preserves freshness and flavour in a way other bottling and canning processes can’t. Here’s how and why it works:

  • The coffee is brewed hot. Hot water helps Snapchilled Coffee manufacturers extract all the right flavors for an authentic brewed coffee taste. The result is a can of coffee that tastes freshly brewed.

  • The coffee is chilled immediately. Other coffee chilling processes take hours. Freezing, refrigerating, or adding ice can ruin the coffee’s flavor. When Snapchilled Coffee manufacturers chill the coffee immediately, they lose less flavor.

  • The coffee is canned undiluted. When you have iced coffee, the ice eventually melts, diluting the beverage and ruining the flavor. Snapchilled Coffee is brewed to the right strength, so there’s no need to add anything to it. Because it’s canned, it won’t lose any flavor being transported from the factory to stores to the customer.

Cold coffee has been been a favorite for many customers for some time now. And with the growing popularity of RTD drinks, demand for a cold grab-and-go coffee beverage has never been higher. Snapchilled Coffee provides the best of both worlds. It comes in various roasts and flavors, giving every coffee lover something they could enjoy.

Healthy coffee.

November ‘23

In addition to matcha coffee and non-dairy milks, customers have health-focused blends of coffee on their radar this year. Customers show a growing interest in customised blends and coffee additives that support gut health, improve immune systems, boost metabolism and increase energy:

  • Incorporate health-focused additives. We can now craft custom blends with additive ingredients  — supplements, vitamins, minerals, herbs, cognitive-enhancing nootropics and more.

  • Consider collagen mix-ins. Customers interested in improving skin complexion, increasing hair and nails length, and relieving joint pain are turning to the growing trend of collagen peptide coffee mix-ins.

  • Target espresso for the turmeric latte trend. Design delicious espresso blends for customers who blend turmeric, almond milk, honey, cinnamon, ginger, pepper and coffee to create this trending low-calorie, antioxidant-packed drink for reduced inflammation and improved brain function.

  • Market mushroom coffee. This delicate combination of ground medicinal mushrooms and dark coffee beans produces a smooth, nutty brew with a unique marketing edge of improved immunity and reduced anxiety health benefits.

  • Benefit from bulletproof coffee. Create high-quality blends for Keto and low-carb diet customers who combine coffee, unsalted grass-fed butter, and a medium chain triglyceride (MCT) like coconut oil to create this high-calorie drink for energy and focus.

The health industry is as trend-driven as the coffee industry, and it makes sense the two should entwine in an overlapped market. For every new health product or diet fad that captures customers’ attention, there’s an interest in coffee options to fit with current health goals.

Stress-reducing, immune-improving, beauty-boosting, and skincare-supporting supplements are expected to grow significantly this year, so developing coffee blends with these health focuses in mind is an excellent strategy for your target markets.

Whipped coffee

November ‘23

Another product of the TikTok age, this viral South Korean drink only requires three ingredients and packs a caffiene-filled punch! It provides a luxurious coffee-drinking experience that will help transport you to a Korean cafe.

Many variants are emerging with dairy free milk alternatives being used, as well as the adition of alcohol add some punch to a grown up version.