Starbucks is continuing to wow its consumers with a myriad of seasonal drink offerings, and now the casual coffee chain has introduced its newest confection - a Caramel Popcorn Pretzel Frappuccino.
Perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth, this tasty treat drew inspiration from two timeless snacks: popcorn and pretzels. The mix of sweet and savory creates a unique flavor profile that differs from the brands typical confectionery offerings. The blended drink is topped with a splash of coffee, a dollop of whipped cream and finished with caramel sauce and crumbled pieces of pretzel and popcorn.
Currently, this drink is only available at Starbucks Australia locations and for a limited-time only.
Snack-Inspired Blended Drinks
Starbucks Australia Released the Caramel Popcorn Pretzel Frappuccino
Trend Themes
1. Sweet-savory Blended Drinks - There is an opportunity for casual coffee chains to experiment with the mix of sweet and savory flavors to create unique blended drinks that differ from their typical offerings.
2. Seasonal Drink Offerings - Casual coffee chains can continue to wow their consumers with a myriad of seasonal drink offerings.
3. Incorporating Snacks Into Drinks - There is an opportunity for casual coffee chains to draw inspiration from snacks and incorporate those flavors into blended drinks.
Industry Implications
1. Coffee Chains - Casual coffee chains can continue to experiment with seasonal drink offerings and incorporate snack flavors to create unique blended drinks.
2. Snack Industry - The snack industry can potentially partner with coffee chains to inspire and create unique blended drinks with snack flavors.
3. Food and Beverage Industry - The food and beverage industry can potentially collaborate to create unique blended drink offerings, drawing inspiration from different flavor profiles to create a unique experience for consumers.