# Berry Superfood Lattes The First Mess' Cacao Latte is Loaded with Powerful Flavor By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-03-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cacao-latte References: [thefirstmess](http://www.thefirstmess.com/2015/02/11/superfood-lattes-recipe/) This cacao latte recipe from The First Mess is a dairy-free drink that will energize you with its superpowered ingredient list. Named the Raw Cacao Goji Berry Superfood Latte, it's a mouthful, but you can be sure it's also loaded with flavor and benefits that are good for you. The latte is prepared with a creamy base of either [almond or coconut milk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-lattes) and gets its bittersweet chocolate texture from [raw cacao powder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-magic-cacao). The drink is further sweetened with a pitted date, vanilla powder, berry powder and a shot of coconut oil. Although goji berries are used as a garnish, they're also a [potent superfood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blume) that do more than make this drink look pretty. Without any of the caffeine, this latte convincingly imitates the color of coffee and would be a great way to warm up in the winter. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Superfood Lattes:** There is an opportunity for cafes and coffee shops to offer more superfood lattes, combining health benefits with indulgence. - **Dairy-free Beverages:** In addition to superfood lattes, there is a growing trend and demand for more dairy-free alternatives in the beverage industry. - **Functional Ingredients:** The use of functional ingredients such as goji berries and raw cacao powder in drinks is a growing trend, and can be an opportunity for food companies to create innovative products that appeal to health-conscious consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Cafes and Coffee Shops:** Cafes and coffee shops can capitalize on the superfood latte trend and offer unique and health-conscious menu options. - **Plant-based Alternatives:** The growing trend of dairy-free beverages presents an opportunity for companies that offer plant-based milk alternatives. - **Healthy Food Products:** The trend towards functional ingredients can be capitalized on by companies in the food and beverage industry who create products with superfood ingredients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Probiotics-Powered Chocolate Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-latte-with-probiotics.md) - [Instant Maca Latte Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maca-latte.md) - [Delicious Matcha-Powered Latte Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latte-blend.md) - [Functional Mushroom Latte Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfood-instant-latte.md) - [Protein-Rich Latte Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-instant-latte.md) - [Beauty Matcha Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-matcha-latte.md) - [Functional Botanical Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/london-fog-superlatte.md) - [Raw Goji Berry Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raw-chocolate-bar.md) - [Fiber-Rich Iced Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/single-serve-iced-latte.md)