# Blended Horchata Beverages Starbucks Released a New Almond Milk Frappuccino That's Great for Fall By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-08-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almond-milk-frappuccino References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/2017/08/167088/new-horchata-almond-milk-starbucks-frappuccino) & [news.starbucks](https://news.starbucks.com/facts/starbucks-horchata-frappuccino-blended-beverage) Now that the weather is starting to cool down, [Starbucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iced-shaken-hazelnut-oatmilk-espresso) has been busy coming up with new ideas for the fall, with its Horchata Almond Milk Frappuccino being the latest to become available across the United States. As the coffee chain states in a press release, the [blended beverage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frappuccino-blended-beverages) is made by combining almond milk with coffee and "cinnamon dolce syrup." The refreshing drink is then finished off with a mound of delectable whipped cream, which is topped with a drizzle of caramel and a combination of sugar and cinnamon sprinkles. Although the Horchata Almond Milk Frappuccino is more than suitable for summer consumption, its use of [fall-inspired flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-hazel-iced-latte) makes it a great transitional menu item. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Horchata Almond Milk Frappuccino:** Creating innovative blended beverages with unique flavor combinations, such as almond milk, cinnamon, and caramel, presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the beverage industry. - **Fall-inspired Menu Items:** Developing seasonal menu items that cater to changing consumer preferences, like the Horchata Almond Milk Frappuccino, opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the food and beverage industry. - **Transitional Offerings:** Creating products that bridge the gap between seasons, like the Horchata Almond Milk Frappuccino, can drive disruptive innovation in the coffee and beverage industry. ### Where This Applies - **Beverage Industry:** Developing unique blended beverages with innovative flavors, such as the Horchata Almond Milk Frappuccino, presents disruptive innovation opportunities within the beverage industry. - **Food Industry:** Introducing seasonal menu items, like the Horchata Almond Milk Frappuccino, offers disruptive innovation opportunities within the food industry by catering to evolving consumer tastes. - **Coffee Industry:** Creating transitional menu offerings, like the Horchata Almond Milk Frappuccino, presents disruptive innovation opportunities within the coffee industry by appealing to customers seeking flavors that suit the changing seasons. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Springtime Horchata Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasonal-spring-menu.md) - [Festive Horchata Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horchata-smoothies.md) - [Icy Oat Milk Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iced-shaken-hazelnut-oatmilk-espresso.md) - [Non-Dairy Fall Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iced-apple-crisp.md) - [Fall Cafe Beverage Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pecan-oatmilk-cortado.md) - [Dairy-Free Fall Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-crisp-oatmilk-macchiato.md) - [Swirled Horchata Caramel Sippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horchata-caramel-sip.md) - [Pumpkin Spice Horchata Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-horchata.md) - [Dairy-Free Horchata Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chobani-oat-horchata.md)