# Botanical-Inspired Beverages The Springtime Starbucks Reserve Lineup Features Ube, Sakura & More By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2025-03-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/botanical-inspired-beverages References: [about.starbucks](https://about.starbucks.com/stories/2025/starbucks-reserve-unveils-new-spring-menu-featuring-botanical-flavors/)  This spring, a fresh lineup of colorful, botanical-inspired beverages are coming to [Starbucks Reserve](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ube-espresso-martini) Roasteries and stores in Chicago, New York City, and Seattle. Purple is a common color across the lineup, whether it's just a touch on the Lavender Matcha Malt or experienced from first sip to last with the [Iced Ube Coconut Latte](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ube-brulee-iced-latte)—the first Starbucks Reserve coffee beverage made with ube. A journey with color also awaits with the Citrus Butterfly Pea Flower Tea Tasting Journey, which takes after a classic Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo flavor and delights with layers of Sakura Allure tea and a scoop of vanilla gelato. Alongside these colorful menu additions, customers can look forward to enjoying floral-inspired treats like the Rose Pistachio Twice-Baked Cornetto and Fig Walnut Ricotta Toast, plus cocktails like the Sakura Blossom Negroni and Butterfly Tea Spritz. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 37% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Botanical-inspired Beverages:** The use of botanical ingredients in beverages highlights a growing consumer interest in natural and plant-based flavors. - **Colorful Culinary Experiences:** The emphasis on vibrant colors in food and beverages is capturing consumer interest, providing an engaging sensory experience. - **Floral-inspired Cuisine:** Incorporating floral notes in cuisine and drinks is expanding flavor profiles, offering consumers unique and aromatic dining experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Beverage Industry:** The beverage industry is seeing increased diversification with the incorporation of botanical and floral elements driving product innovation. - **Food Service Industry:** Restaurants and cafes are exploring new menu options with floral and colorful ingredients, shifting how they attract and retain customers. - **Flavor and Fragrance Industry:** Floral and botanical trends are influencing the flavor and fragrance industry, as companies innovate to meet demand for unique sensory experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spring Menu Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ube-coconut-line.md) - [Ube Espresso Martinis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ube-espresso-martini.md) - [Crunchy Ube Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-starbucks-beverage.md) - [Coconut-Forward Cafe Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-starbucks-spring-menu.md) - [Creamy Lavender Matcha Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iced-lavender-cream-oatmilk-matcha.md) - [Refreshing Springtime Blossom Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-japan-sakura-saku-yo.md) - [Ube-Flavored Springtime Cafe Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/costa-coffee-sweet-ube.md) - [Vanilla Ube Cafe Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-ube-vanilla.md) - [Elevated Springtime Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iced-cherry-chai.md)