Beverage menus are overflowing with variety, experimentation, and fun. Dot Foods has joined forces with Datassential to present the latest beverage trends and the products that bring them to life.
Global Shake-Up
The variety on beverage menus can largely be attributed to the surge in interest in international flavors. This is especially true of coffee and tea. Matcha latte, bubble tea, horchata, and Thai iced coffee have all experienced menu growth.
Datassential: Originating in Italy, the shakerato has grown 33% on beverage menus in the last 12 months. The frothy drink is made by shaking hot espresso and sugar with ice.
Gen Zero-Proof
When it comes to great beverages, the proof isn’t always in the alcohol. Most beverage trends apply to multiple generations and preferences. While Gen Z’s drinking has gone up, zero-proof beverages are still popular options with cross-generational appeal. With colorful add-ins for kids and sophisticated flavors for adults, zero-proof drinks can be for anyone.
Datassential: The original mocktail, Shirley Temples have shot up 31% on beverage menus over the past four years.
Winter Warm-Up
As the temperature cools, nothing is more soothing than the warm spices of a hot beverage. Pumpkin spice and peppermint aren’t leaving coffee shops, but more flavors are entering the mix, such as hot honey, brown sugar, turmeric, and ginger.
Your Sourcing Solution
Make sure to bring the innovation to one of the most innovative menu categories. We’ve curated products based on Datassential beverage trends on the Dot Foods Shop website.
Drink up beverage products and Datassential insights.