# Honey-Nut Espresso Drinks Starbucks' Almondmilk Honey Flat White Showcases Its Blonde Espresso By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-01-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almondmilk-honey-flat-white References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/15168-starbucks-debuts-new-beverage-lineup-for-2020) & [stories.starbucks](https://stories.starbucks.com/stories/2020/starbucks-introduces-first-new-beverages-of-2020/) In 2020, Starbucks customers can look forward to new creations like the Almondmilk Honey Flat White, which is one of the new menu items that prominently features a plant-based milk alternative. This new beverage was created to complement the Starbucks Blonde Espresso, which is said to have a nuttier flavor and "pairs well with the lighter texture of milk alternatives." The Almondmilk Honey Flat White also features a Honey Blend and steamed almondmilk, and is served with a dot of foam like a classic Flat White. As part of its 2020 lineup, Starbucks is also introducing other comforting beverages featuring plant-based milk alternatives, as seen in the new Coconutmilk Latte and oatmilk as an additional non-dairy option. Image Credit: Starbucks ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Plant-based Milk Alternatives:** Opportunity for innovation in creating new beverages that cater to the growing demand for plant-based milk alternatives. - **Blonde Espresso:** Potential for developing new coffee recipes that highlight the nuttier flavor and pair well with the lighter texture of blonde espresso. - **Non-dairy Options:** Disruptive opportunity to expand the range of non-dairy alternatives, such as oatmilk, to attract a wider customer base. ### Who This Affects Most - **Beverage Industry:** Innovative strategies and product development to meet the increasing demand for plant-based milk alternatives in coffee and other beverages. - **Coffee Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the trend of blonde espresso by offering unique coffee creations that showcase the nuttier flavor and appeal to customers seeking a lighter option. - **Dairy Alternatives:** Opportunity for dairy alternative manufacturers to expand their product offerings and meet the growing demand for non-dairy options in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Icy Oat Milk Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iced-shaken-hazelnut-oatmilk-espresso.md) - [Honey Nut Latte Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-coffee-bean-tea-leaf2.md) - [Hazelnut-Flavored Shaken Espressos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iced-hazelnut-oat-shaken-espresso.md) - [Sweet Heat Cafe Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-reserve-hot-honey.md) - [Dairy-Free Coffee Enhancers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/non-dairy-coffee-enhancer.md) - [Dairy-Free Fall Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-crisp-oatmilk-macchiato.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) - [Nutty Oat-Flavored Fall Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pecan-crunch-oatmilk-latte.md)