# Cacao-Infused Cold Brews This Bramo Beverage Combines Cold Brew Coffee and Raw Cacao By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-10-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bramo References: [trndmonitor](https://trndmonitor.com/drink-spotlight-bramo-raw-cacao-cold-brew-coffee/) & [bramocoffee](http://www.bramocoffee.com/shop/bramo-raw-cacao-cold-brew-coffee-ready-to-drink-bottle-6-pack) The 'Raw Cacao Cold Brew Coffee' by Bramo is a unique product that puts a fresh spin on beverages in the cold brew category, as well as use the of cacao for health. Although [raw cacao](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-cognitive-cacao-and-coffee) is touted as a main ingredient, Bramo boasts that: "The taste is always smooth and never bitter." The organic cold brew beverage is free from sugar and preservatives and comes packaged in a resealable aluminum bottle, which was specifically chosen for its ability to keep the cold drink chilled, even while a consumer is busy and on the go. With the rise of global coffee culture, many consumers are now discovering [cold brew coffee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/readytodrink-cold-brew) for the first time. Alongside this, many health-conscious consumers are now also discovering the many benefits of [ancient cacao as an ingredient](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rawmio-premium-raw-chocolate-bars). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Cacao-infused Beverages:** Opportunity to explore the potential of cacao as an ingredient in various types of cold beverages beyond coffee. - **Ready-to-drink (RTD) Cold Brews:** Innovation opportunity to create convenient, healthy, and preservative-free RTD cold brew coffee and other cold beverages using eco-friendly packaging. - **Healthy and Sustainable Alternatives to Traditional Beverages:** Opportunity to tap into the growing demand for healthier and more eco-friendly beverage options by creating beverages using natural ingredients and sustainable packaging. ### Where This Applies - **Beverage Manufacturing:** Opportunity to develop new product lines, production processes, and packaging solutions that cater to the demand for cacao-infused cold beverages and healthy, convenient, and sustainable RTD drinks. - **Health and Wellness:** Opportunity to promote the health benefits of cacao and cold brew coffee as well as provide education about the benefits of natural and sustainable ingredients and packaging to a health-conscious audience. - **Sustainable Packaging:** Opportunity to innovate and provide eco-friendly alternatives to traditional beverage packaging by exploring materials and designs that prioritize sustainability, durability, and temperature control. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Instant Cacao Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-magic-cacao.md) - [RTD Organic Cold Brew Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-cold-brew-coffees.md) - [Functional Coffee Line Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bulletproofs-new-cold-brew.md) - [Canned Nitro-Infused Cold Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nitroinfused-cold-coffee.md) - [Premium Cold Brew Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-cold-brew.md) - [Wellness-Boosting RTD Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoa-cappuccino.md) - [Cappuccino-Inspired Cold Brews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stk-cold-brew-cappuccino.md) - [Cold Brewed Cafe Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-brew-drink.md) - [Ready-to-Drink Cold Brew Cappuccinos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illy-cold-brew-coffee.md)