# Nitro Cacao Lattes Upriver's Nitro Cacao Beverages Gently Energize with Theobromine By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-03-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cacao-beverage References: [newhope](https://www.newhope.com/food-and-beverage/unboxed-10-exciting-coffee-based-product-launches/gallery?slide=7) & [uprivercacao](https://uprivercacao.com/collections/nitro-cacao/products/variety-pack) Upriver makes nitro cacao lattes that are conveniently packaged for on-the-go consumption in colorful, six-ounce cans. While many consumers are turning to [canned coffee beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/second-cup-ready-to-drink-lattes) for a grab-and-go boost, cacao offers a gentler kind of stimulation with more theobromine than caffeine—Upriver describes it as a "molecular cousin to caffeine." Some of the nourishing nitro cacao beverages and lattes produced by the brand include [Dark Wild](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-death-2) and Strawberry Hibiscus, as well as Vanilla Cream and Chocolate Chai. The brand's Matcha Mama Nitro Cacao Latte is creamy and lightly sweetened with maple syrup, offering a mix of caffeine and theobromine that supports sustainable energy. Thanks to the fact that the drinks are made with a base of [cold brew cacao](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanilla-cold-brew-draft-latte), the cans can be disrupted to create a frothy pour. Image Credit: Upriver ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 38% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Nitro Cacao Beverages:** The nitro cacao lattes offer a unique alternative for consumers who want to avoid high caffeine intake. - **Grab-and-go Products:** The convenient packaging of Upriver's nitro cacao lattes cater to consumers who have busy lifestyles and need an energy boost. - **Sustainable Energy Drinks:** The mix of caffeine and theobromine in the Matcha Mama Nitro Cacao Latte offers sustainable energy without the crash. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beverage Industry:** The nitro cacao beverages introduce a new niche in the beverage industry that caters to consumers looking for alternative energy sources. - **Ready-to-drink Industry:** Upriver's nitro cacao lattes cater to the growing demand for ready-to-drink products that provide functional benefits. - **Health and Wellness Industry:** The nitro cacao beverages tap into the health and wellness industry by offering a natural source of energy with added functional benefits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Canned Nitro-Infused Cold Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nitroinfused-cold-coffee.md) - [Canned Matcha Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuh.md) - [Clean-Label Canned Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-canned-lattes.md) - [Mushroom-Enhanced Nitro Cold Brews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-nitro-cold-brew.md) - [Nutritious Canned Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canned-latte.md) - [Chocolate Cereal Milk Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canned-lattes.md) - [Plant-Based Cold Brew Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-cold-brew-lattes.md) - [Nitro-Infused Cream Cold Brews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-brew-1.md) - [Ready-to-Drink Brownie Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caffe-latte-hazenut-brownie.md)