# Seasonal Chilled Coffee Califia Farms' Peppermint Mocha is a Cold Brew Coffee with Almond Milk By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-11-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/califia-farms References: [bevnet](http://www.bevnet.com/news/2015/califia-farms-adds-peppermint-mocha-cold-brew-coffee-to-its-holiday-seasonal-flavors) Cold brew coffee and peppermint mocha flavors have been on the minds of consumers for quite some time now, but for this year's holiday season, [Califia Farms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/califia-farms-2024-seasonal-range) is finding a way to make both exciting again. The [peppermint mocha-flavored cold brew coffee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin-spiked-peppermint-mocha-iced-latte) is a [ready-to-drink beverage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bones-coffee-pumpkin-spice) that's pre-blended with almond milk. To capture the full flavors of coffee, chocolate and mint, Califia Farms uses some incredibly simple and pure ingredients like pure cane sugar and cocoa powder. Its wholesome composition also makes the chilled Christmas beverage vegan, gluten-free, as well as non-GMO. Other than the new Peppermint Mocha Cold Brew Coffee and Califia Farms' existing dairy-free Holiday Nog, the brand also introduced a seasonal Cranberry Cocktail Agua Fresca this year. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Seasonal Chilled Coffee:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique flavor combinations for seasonal cold brew coffee beverages. - **Dairy-free Options:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop alternative milk options for cold brew coffee, such as almond, oat, or coconut. - **Holiday Beverage Trends:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with innovative ingredients and flavors to create new holiday-themed beverages. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beverage Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate cold brew coffee into existing beverage manufacturing processes. - **Plant-based Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expand plant-based milk alternatives to cater to the growing demand for dairy-free options. - **Seasonal Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Capitalize on seasonal trends by introducing limited-edition holiday-themed beverages. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minty Seasonal Cold Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stk-cold-brew-peppermint-mocha.md) - [Minty Holiday Blended Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-cold-brew-frozen-coffee.md) - [Classic Winter Mocha Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-wish-coffees.md) - [Cozy Seasonal Cold Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnabon-1.md) - [Festive Minty Mocha Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merry-mint-white-mocha.md) - [Ethical Peppermint Mocha Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-mocha-coffee.md) - [Creamy QSR Mint Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-frosty-cream-cold-brew.md) - [Seasonal Plant-Based Coffee Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/califia-farms-2024-seasonal-range.md) - [Cookie-Infused Peppermint Mochas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-mocha-crumble-ice-blended-drink.md)