May 2017 beverage trends reveal two standout themes – the "unicorn-inspired" or rainbow beverage trend that can be seen popping up in both artisanal and chain store spaces, as well as beverages that were designed to function as preventatives for various health-related concerns.
Starbucks' reveal of its limited-edition Unicorn Frappuccino recently hit the Internet by storm, but Starbucks is not the only brand that is jumping onto the rainbow trend. The multi-hued beverages are being developed by smaller brands as well, with one such example being The Good Sort's iced rainbow latte, which contains more health-focused ingredients like beetroot and turmeric.
Another trend that is on the rise can be seen in the form of beverages that were designed to function as preventatives. One such example is the Hangover Drink, which works to detofixy the body and can be consumed either before or after a night of drinking.
Top 45 Beverage Trends in May

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Color-Changing Blended Beverages
The Starbucks Unicorn Frappuccino will be Available for Five Days

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On-the-Go Superfood Shots
KOR Shots' Health Shots Make It Easy to Consume Ginger, Charcoal & More
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Bag-In-Box Water Packages
The AquaViBox Packages Water in a Box for Easy Dispensing
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Isolated Micronutrient Vegetable Juices
Drink Your Veggies Offers a Healthy Alternative to Juices
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Shakeable Beverage Powders
10th Avenue Tea's 'Dirty Matcha' Blends Instant Coffee and Matcha
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Tranquil Tea Infuser Glasses
The 'Imbue' Tea Infuser Mug Ensures Optimal Brews and Portability
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Healthy Rainbow Lattes
The Good Sort in NYC Released an Iced Drink That's Topped with Confetti
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Mythical Creature-Inspired Drinks
The Starbucks Dragon Frappuccino Has a Creamy Green Tea Base
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Energizing Cold Brew Shots
Harmonies Brew Makes Coffee Shots in Invigorating Flavors
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Hydrating Fruit Beverages
WTRMLN WTR is Now Introducing BLNDS with Ginger, Lime and Cherry
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Cappuccino Vape Juices
These New E Juices from Vapor4Life Have a Smooth Coffee Taste to Them
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Drinkable Glitter Flakes
The Raspberry Shimmer Popaball Adds Flavor & Edible Sparkles to Prosecco
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Authentic Non-GMO Bottled Teas
The New NESTEA Iced Tea Branding was Developed Through Insights
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Metabolism-Boosting Workout Drinks
The PhD 'Pre-Wkt BURN' Pre-Workout Drink Features TeaCrine
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Hydration-Focused Kid Drinks
The Capri Sun Sports Drinks Have Lower Sugar and Electrolytes
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Detoxifying Protein Milks
The Nue Co's Milk Protein + Gut Food Beverages Boosts Immunity
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Pre-Hangover Cure Beverages
The Hangover Drink Can be Drunk as a Precaution or for Relief
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Non-Dairy Coconut Creamers
Wander Life Coconut Creamer Offers an Alternative to Dairy
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Energizing Coffee Chews
Dry Brew Makes Coffee Chews for Mess-Free, On-the-Go Energy
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Cold Brew Tea Hybrids
Stumptown and Slingshot Collaborated on a Cold Brew Coffee and Tea Hybrid
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Non-Oxidizing Slow Juicers
The Ventray Masticating Juicer Preserves Living Nutrients
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Coffee-Infused Maple Syrups
The Trees Knees Coffee Maple Syrup is Suitable for Food and Drinks
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Probiotic Mushroom Beverages
Health-Ade's Newest Kombucha Flavor Blends Cacao and Reishi Mushroom
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Bottled Butter Coffees
Picnik is Selling Its RTD Coffee Beverage in an On-the-Go Format
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Coconut-Infused Hot Beverages
The CAcafe Coconut Tea and Coffee Supports a Healthy Lifestyle
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Ready-to-Drink Craft Coffees
Illy's Bottled Blends are Both Delicious and Hormone-Free
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Mint Leaf Coffee Blends
iamafoodblog's Mojito-Inspired Brew is Refreshingly Bold
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Premium Instant Coffee Mixes
The Alpine Start Instant Coffee Packets Can be Prepared Hot or Cold
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Energizing Tea Detox Programs
The Teami 30 Day Tea Detox Pack Helps Boost Metabolism and More
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Transparent Cold-Brew Coffees
This Beverage is Marketed as the World's First Clear Coffee
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Beetroot Vinegar Drinks
This Drinking Vinegar for Health Blends Loganberry Vinegar & Beet Juice
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Coffee Kombucha Hybrids
Blue Island Makes a Blend of Coffee and Kombucha Called 'CoffeeBucha'
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Caribbean Candy-Inspired Coffees
The Starbucks Toasted Coconut Flavor Cold Brew Coffee is Robust
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Baltic Fruit-Flavored Sodas
Gardu Muti Offers Sodas with No Artificial Flavors
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Nitrogen-Infused Teas
Caveman Coffee Borrows Techniques from Coffee-Making for Its Cold Brew Teas
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Tropical Cold Brew Coffees
These Tropical Coffee Flavors Include Coconut Mocha & Island Bushwacker
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Cactus Juice-Infused Sodas
The Mtn Dew Spiked Lemonade Has Crushed Lemons and Cane Sugar
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Crumble-Topped Yogurt Drinks
The KFC Japan Krushers Aloe & Muscat is a Sweet Drink with Texture
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Tonic Water Syrups
This Tonic Syrup Was Developed for Experimentation with Tonic Water
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Hoppy Citrus Kombuchas
Humm Kombucha's 'Hopped Grapefruit' Introduces a New Flavor Pairing
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Artisanal Weight Management Drinks
The Shrub Drinks Drinking Vinegars are Refreshingly Cleansing
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Lightly Flavored Cold Brews
Secret Squirrel's Bottled Cold Brew Coffee Boasts Unique Flavors
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Culinary-Inspired Probiotic Drinks
Wonder Drink's Trio of Flavors Celebrate Offbeat Food Pairings
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Sugar-Free Decreased Caffeine Teas
The Honest Tea Unsweet Peach Ginger Tea is Decidedly Pure
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Sustainable Swedish Coffees
Löfbergs' EKO Mörkrost Blend is Organic and Ethically Sourced
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Easter Eggnog Beverages
Promised Land's Holiday Eggnog Drink is a Limited-Time Spring Release
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Florally Peachy Cafe Drinks
The Starbucks Japan Sakura Frappuccino Will Arrive for the Spring
Cartoon Cat-Themed Drinkware
Starbucks and Hello Kitty Launch a Cartoonish Cup Collection
Blooming Color-Changing Coffees
The Starbucks Japan Haruzora Milk Coffee Frappuccino is Fruity
Herbaceous Berry Cafe Drinks
These New Starbucks Drinks Have Sage and Blackberry Flavors
AR Beverage Launches
Monster Energy Revealed Fantasy Ruby Red in Augmented Reality
Sugar-Free Seasonal Energy Drinks
Red Bull Recently Launched the 2024 Winter Edition Sugarfree
Springtime-Themed Cafe Drinks
The Starbucks Japan Berry Berry Sakura Milk Will Arrive for Spring
Swirled Marshmallow Ube Coffees
Dunkin's 2024 Halloween Menu Includes the New Potion Macchiato
Sherbet-Flavored Energy Drinks
Celsius Retro Vibe Has Raspberry, Orange and Lime Flavors
Whimsical Collaborative Coffee Menus
Starbucks Korea and Harry Potter Join on a Special Capsule
Icy Berry Blend Drinks
Tim Hortons is Adding a New Berry Cherry Refresher This Spring
Characterized Filmic Drinkware
Starbucks Debuts Wicked-Inspired Drinkware
Friendly Hydration Beverages
Unwell Hydration Makes Wellness Approachable with Different Moods
Witchy Halloween Float Drinks
Sonic's New Witch’s Brew Slush Float is Coming Soon
Cosmic-Inspired Ready-to-Drink Cocktails
Joshing Cocktails Launches Cosmic Tale™ and Unicorn Tale™
Candy-Flavored Beverages
Skittles Drinks Reimagine a Favorite Gen Z Candy as a Beverage
Premium Clean-Cut Drink Branding
The Sparkling ICE Branding Refresh Enhances Visibility
Elevated Springtime Menus
The Starbucks 2025 Spring Menu Features an 'Iced Cherry Chai' Beverage
Fruity Protein Drinks
Bucked Up Drops its 'Lightly Carbonated Protein Drink' in Four Flavors
Uplifting Canned Coffees
Happy Coffee's Ready-to-Drink Beverages Target Younger Coffee Lovers
Candy Cane-Themed Drinkwear
Starbucks Japan Has a New Candy Cane Mug for the 2024 Holiday Season
Vanilla-Berry Energy Drinks
Red Bull Iced Vanilla Berry is Available With and Without Sugar
Iced Energy Beverages
Starbucks Iced Energy Energizes Mind and Body with Plant-Based Caffeine
Glittering Holiday Drinkware Lines
Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo Has a World of Ice Collection
Functional Effervescent Refreshments
Bloom Pop Will Arrive in Five Flavors
Fruity Energy Drinks
Tim Hortons Has Introduced a New Beverage Option — the Infusr™ Energy Drinks
Collaboration Drink Ranges
Potbelly Craft Refreshers Were Made with the Tractor Beverage Company
Breakfast-Inspired Beverage Items
Dutch Bros Unveiled its New Cereal Drinks
Dessert-Themed Valentine's Cafe Drinks
These Starbucks Valentine's Day Drinks are Indulgent
Convenience Store-Branded Beverage Lines
7-Eleven Has Introduced Fusion Energy and Rehydrate
Popsicle-Inspired Fruit Drinks
New Rocket Pop and Rainbow Sherbet SUNNYD Drinks are Coming
Premium Next-Gen Juices
Loom is Introducing "Juice from the Future" for Gen Z
Valentine's Themed Cafe Beverages
The Dutch Bros Valentine's Day Drinks Come in Two Options
Cold-Crafted Prebiotic Sodas
Talking Rain Beverage Company Has Introduced Popwell
Athletic Demand-Driven Beverages
These New BOOST Drinks Help with Hydration and Energy
Mindful Restaurant Drink Menus
The Chipotle Beverage Menu Has Been Expanded with New Options
Prebiotic Beverage Rebrands
Halfday Refreshes Its Gut-Healthy Iced Tea with Modern Look
Ready-to-Serve Canned Mocktails
Mocktails Uniquely Crafted Makes Convenient Cocktail Alternatives
Festive QSR Drinkware
Starbucks Canada Unveiled its 2024 Holiday Drinkware and Beverage Offer
Decadent Wintry Beverages
Starbucks Launches Blackberry Sage Refreshers and Unique Drinks
Bar-Quality Canned Cocktails
Wonderland Cocktails Launched Five New Canned Refreshments
Berry Mochi Beverages
Starbucks Debuted Sweet & Tart Strawberry Mochi Drinks for Spring in Asia
Adaptogenic Mushroom-Powered Beverages
The TRIP Mindful Blend Comes in Four Flavor Options
Tea-Sourced Caffeine Energy Drinks
These New King Kongin Energy Drinks Come in Three Flavors
Valentine's Cafe Merch Collections
Starbucks Valentine's Day Merch is Ready to Gift
Berry-Flavored Pearl Beverages
Starbucks' Boba-Inspired Drinks Have Raspberry-Flavored Pearls
Vibrant Functional Energy Drinks
HappyPop Boasts Colorful Packaging & Performance-Driven Formulas
Convenient Cafe RTD Beverages
These New Additions to the Starbucks Ready-to-Drink Range are Tasty
Soda-Based QSR Beverages
The SONIC Sprite Menu Includes Three Sweet Options
Vibrant Unicorn-Themed Donuts
The PrettyLittleThing x Krispy Kreme Range Has Three Options
Shimmering Holiday Energy Drinks
Dutch Bros Has a New Winter Shimmer Rebel Drink for the Holidays
Mixtape-Inspired Cafe Drinks
The New Dutch Bros Spring Menu Features Three Drink Options
Lifestyle-Driven Canned Fruit Drinks
Tropicana Brands Has Introduced Two New Refreshments
Pitaya Iced Tea Lemonades
The Human Bean's Dragonade Combines Iced Tea, Lemonade & Dragon Fruit
Film-Based Beverage Concoctions
The Starbucks x Wicked Collab Features Two Distinct Witchy Drinks
Refreshing Iced Lime Beverages
Cool Lime Refreshers are Back in Three New Ways at Starbucks Canada
Musical-Inspired Whimsical Beverages
Starbucks Dreams Up Theatrical Drinks Celebrating Wicked
Seasonal Transition Cafe Drinks
These New Starbucks Japan Go Beyond Drinks Come in Two Options
Pastel-Hued Energy Drink Packaging
The Rockstar Energy Rebranding Has Enhanced Graphics and More
Decadent Coffee-Dessert Drinks
Starbucks Offers New Chocolate and Strawberry Beverages
Cocktail-Inspired Energy Drinks
Better Buzz Coffee Roasters Unveiled the Buzz Energy Drinks
Build-Your-Own Hydration Solutions
DIY Beverages Offers a Fully Customizable Hydration Experience
Botanical-Inspired Beverages
The Springtime Starbucks Reserve Lineup Features Ube, Sakura & More
Expansive Summertime Cafe Refreshments
The Tim Hortons Summer Drinks Menu Has Two New Drinks
Branded Effervescent Tea Drinks
DAVIDsTEA Cold Brew Sparkling Iced Teas are Packed with Flavor
Wellness-Promoting Seasonal Beverage Menus
Klatch Coffee Debuts the GOOD FOR THE BODY + SOUL Menu
Sports-Themed Cafe Energy Drinks
The Dutch Bros Coffee Gold Medal Rebel Celebrates the Olympics
Summer Iced Energy Drinks
Starbucks Adds New Refreshing Iced Energy Drinks to its Permanent Menu
Tropical Plant Coffee Drinks
Starbucks Singapore's Menu Features the Pandan Fantasy Beverage
Energy Drink-Infused Cafe Drinks
PJ's Coffee Red Bull Infusion Drinks Come in Two Flavor Options
Refined Cherry Blossom Beverages
These Starbucks Japan Hanami Drinks Celebrate Sakura
Vitamin-Based Sparkling Drinks
Bloom Nutrition Expands into Sparkling Energy Drinks for the Summer
Functional Postbiotic Beverages
Refrezz Supports Relaxation, Sleep Support and Immune Health
Edgy Gut Health Beverages
Killer Fruit Mashes Up Sparkling Water, Real Fruit Juice & Prebiotics
Holiday-Ready Beverage Menus
Peet's Coffee Debuts a Creative Bar Menu for the Festive Season
Drag Queen-Inspired Sparkling Beverages
Wildwonder Partners with Nymphia Wind on Banana Queen
Festive Cafe Limited Merchandise
A New Range of Dunkin' Merchandise Prepares for Halloween
Dusk Floral Coffee Carriers
The Starbucks Japan Sakura Drinkware Collection is Moody
Celebratory Chilled Cappuccino Drinks
The Tim Hortons Iced Capp Marks 25 Years with New Options
City-Themed Drinkware Collections
Starbucks Unveils its Expansive American 'Discovery Series'
Functional Mushroom-Powered Refreshments
Adapt Drinks Come in Two Formulations
Sparkling Tea-Based Refreshments
Twinings Sparkling Tea Comes in Three Fruit-Forward Flavors
Boba-Infused Cafe Drinks
Dutch Bros Poppin’ Boba Drinks Come in Four Varieties
Blended Green Melon Beverages
Starbucks Japan is Adding a New Motto Gohobi Melon Frappuccino
Lightly Caffeinated Peach Beverages
Ziggi’s Coffee Just Added the Peach Mango Paradise Fresherz
Sweet Italian-Inspired Beverages
Starbucks Reserve Debuts its Reserve Affogato and Malt Beverages
Glittering New Years Drinks
Dutch Bros is Encouraging People to Add Shine to Their Favorite Drinks
Health-Conscious Sparkling Beverages
Cloud Water Unveils New Products and a Fresh Brand Makeover
Caffeine-Free Floral Drinks
Starbucks' Lavender Oat Chill is Caffeine-Free with Dragonfruit Pieces
Concentrated Plant-Based Beverages
Tnuva Launches the TNUVA+ Brand and New Functional Beverages
Spiked Electrolyte Canned Beverages
Postgame Beverages Focuses on Mindfulness When Drinking
Refreshingly Sweet Frozen Beverages
Burger King Unveiled its New Frozen Pink Lemonade
Edgy Romantic Beverages
Starbucks' Rockmance Frappuccino is Sweet with a Rock 'n' Roll Twist
Functional Lotus Beverages
Lotus Plant Power Drinks are Made with Seven of Earth’s "Power Plants"
Tradition-Inspired Holiday Cafe Drinks
The Human Bean Festive Drink Menu Features Five Beverages
Dazzling Holiday Drinkware Collections
Starbucks Japan Has a New Bright Holiday Drinkware Lineup
Energizing Cranberry Beverages
Caribou Coffee's Holiday Menu Spotlights Sweet, Tart Flavors
Non-Alcoholic Heritage Beverages
Kin Euphorics Debuts a New Latin-Inspired Non-Alcoholic Beverage
Gen Z-Marketed Alcoholic Beverages
United Breweries Unveils a New Kingfisher Flavours Brand
Prebiotic Ginger Beverages
Recoup Sparkling Prebiotic Beverages Support Hydration & Gut Health
Retailer-Exclusive Hydration Beverages
Unwell Hydration Kiwi Pineapple is Arriving Only at Target
Summery Sugar-Free Energy Drinks
Red Bull Sugarfree Editions Come in Two Fruit-Forward New Flavors
High-ABV Tailgate Drinks
Big Sipz's Tailgate Tour Shares a Taste of New Ready-to-Drink Flavors
Sparkling Super Beverages
All Phenoms Makes Fruit-Infused Functional Fizzy Drinks
Low-Sugar Active Lifestyle Drinks
Boost Drinks is Introducing New Sport and Energy Refreshments
Productivity-Boosting Beverages
Benny's Raspberry Hibiscus is Infused with Adaptogens for Focus
Boldly Flavored Kefir Drinks
Lifeway Foods' Kefir Flavor Fusions Include Hot Honey & Matcha Latte
Heritage-Inspired Cup Capsules
Starbucks and New Era Unveil a New Collection for Indian Customers
Premium Vodka Cocktails
Smirnoff's Newest Ready-to-Drink Offerings are Boldly Flavored & Nostalgic
Artisan-Inspired QSR Drinks
These Burger King Drinks are Arriving in Canada in Two Options
Iced Strawberry-Mango Drinks
TOUS les JOURS' New Sunrise Breeze Drink Boasts Tropical Flavors
Pastel-Hued Winter Tumblers
Starbucks Japan's New Shining Winter Collection Features Snowy Scenery
Blue Raspberry Energy Drinks
Black Rock Coffee Bar's New Clouds Fuel Features Coconut Cold Foam
Low-Sugar Cafe Drinks
Starbucks Frappuccino Caramel No Added Sugar is Arriving in the UK
Made-to-Order QSR Beverages
Jollibee Signature Sips are Arriving in Several Varieties
Blue Raspberry Martinis
Funkin Cocktails' Nitro Infused Martini Appeals to Adult Gen Z Drinkers
Energizing Springtime Cafe Drinks
The Black Rock Coffee Bar Bloom Power Drinks are Handcrafted
Popping Jelly Drink Customizations
Beans & Brews is Adding Strawberry Popping Pearls to Its Menu
Layered Strawberry Puree Beverages
The Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Crème Frappuccino is Coming
Non-Alcoholic Functional Tonics
Mood by Boochcraft Replenishes the Mind and Body
Freshly Prepared Lemonade Drinks
These New Taco John’s Lemonade Beverages Come in Two Options
Spiked Dragonfruit Refreshers
Happy Thursday's Raspberry Dragonfruit Flavor Entices Gen Z Adults
Clarified Cereal Milk Cocktails
The Neon Milk Punch is Infused with Fruity Pebbles
Lavender-Flavored Cafe Drinks
The Caribou Coffee Lavender Drinks Come in Five Varieties
Inclusive Cafe Drinkware
Starbucks Japan Cold Cup Tumbler No Filter Supports the LGBTQ+ Community
Mythical Creature Ice Pops
Bomb Pop Unicorn Wonder Was Created with Anna Cathcart
Sparkling Dandelion Tonics
Nuisance Drinks' Damson & Dandelion Revisits Forgotten Ingredients
Unicorn-Inspired Bakery Cakes
Starbucks China is Selling an Adorable New Unicorn Cake
Sparkling Shamrock Beverages
Dutch Bros is Serving Up Two Dazzling St. Patrick's Day Drinks
Icy Autumnal Cafe Drinks
The Human Bean Fall Menu Offers a Glimpse of Autumnal Offerings
Summery Pineapple Beverages
Starbucks Japan Debuts its Sunshine Pineapple Frappuccino
Enhanced Donut Shop Beverages
Randy's Donuts Debuts a New Beverage Menu to Pair with its Donuts
Dark Sports-Themed Drinks
Gatorade and 7-Eleven Collaborated on the Mightnight Ice Thirst Quencher
Springtime Horchata Beverages
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf's Seasonal Spring Menu Looks to Mexico
Artisan Summertime Cafe Drinks
White Bison Coffee Announced New Drinks Just in Time for Summer
Sweet Summery Smoothie Menus
These Juice It Up! Summer Drinks are Limited-Edition
Vibrant Boba Beverages
Krak Boba Introduces Bold, Fruit-Forward Menu Items in California
Adventurous Boba Beverages
Krak Boba's Bold Butterfly Tea Beverages Inspire "Boba Courage"
Swirled Creamsicle Drinks
Beans & Brews Just Added a New Beansicle Swirl Frozen Drink for Summer
Lemonade-Based Beverage Ranges
These New Duck Donuts Drinks Have a Citrus-Forward Flavor