# Maple Bacon Coffee Blends Boss Hog's Coffee Range Blends Sweet and Savory Flavor Profiles By Jana Pijak | Published 2016-03-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-coffee References: [baconfreak](http://www.baconfreak.com/boss-hog-maple-bacon-coffee-coffee.html) Boss Hog's [Maple Bacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-maple-bagels) coffee blend successfully fuses sweet and savory ingredients. Synonymous with a hearty breakfast, maple bacon blends the classic meat snack with a garnish that is traditionally used to top pancakes and waffles. This unique coffee blend appeals to experimental tastes and boasts a subtle yet smokey flavor. While the concept of maple-flavored coffee may not seem all that new, Boss Hog's addition of a meaty ingredient truly makes this blend a one-of-a-kind product. This bacon coffee will not only appeal to carnivores who need a morning caffeine kick but also speaks to the rising popularity of sweet and savory flavor profiles in the realm of beverage. While bacon-topped cupcakes and other desserts have been making waves for quite some time, experimental consumers are now seeking beverages that push boundaries when it comes to their ingredient pairings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sweet and Savory Flavor Pairings:** The rising popularity of sweet and savory flavor profiles in the realm of beverages presents an opportunity for experimenting with unique ingredient pairings. - **Innovative Coffee Blends:** Boss Hog's Maple Bacon coffee blend showcases the opportunity to innovate in the coffee industry by incorporating non-traditional ingredients to create unique flavor experiences. - **Meat-infused Beverages:** The introduction of meat-infused coffee presents an opportunity for the beverage industry to explore unconventional ingredient combinations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Specialty Coffee:** The specialty coffee industry can tap into the growing demand for unique coffee blends by exploring the use of unconventional ingredients such as meat. - **Food and Beverage Retail:** Food and beverage retailers can cater to experimental consumers looking for unique flavor experiences by creating and marketing products that feature sweet and savory ingredient combinations. - **Carnivore-friendly Products:** The introduction of Boss Hog's Maple Bacon coffee blend presents an opportunity for the meat industry to create more products that cater to carnivorous tastes and preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Premium Flavored Bacons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dailys-premium-meats.md) - [Cider-Flavored Bacon Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-label-apple-cider-bacon.md) - [Maple Bacon-Flavored Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-bacon-flavored-cider.md) - [Maple Bacon Breakfast Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-bacon-breakfast-sandwiches.md) - [Syrup-Inspired Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pancake-inspired-coffee.md) - [Savory Cinnamon Bacon Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-label-cinnamon-toast-bacon.md) - [Meat-Flavored Coffee Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lucky-savory-latte.md) - [Maple-Flavored Tin Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spam-maple-flavored.md) - [Sweet Maple Bacon Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-bacon-cookie.md)