# Espresso Drink-Inspired Donuts Tim Hortons' New Caramel Macchiato Donut is a Perfect Drink Pairing By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2020-01-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-macchiato-donut References: [fastfoodpost](https://www.fastfoodpost.com/new-caramel-macchiato-donut-timbits-and-new-cinnamon-coffee-cake-muffin-arrive-at-tim-hortons/) It seems that [Tim Hortons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tim-hortons-coffee-creamers) is borrowing some flavor inspiration from its drink menu for its new Caramel Macchiato Donut and Caramel Macchiato Timbits. A Caramel Macchiato is an espresso-based beverage made with espresso, steamed milk, syrup, and caramel sauce. For its new Caramel Macchiato Donut, Tim Hortons took a yeast donut and filled it with a sweet macchiato-flavored cream filling. The whole thing is then topped with whipped cream and drizzled with caramel syrup to mimic the flavors of the drink. The Caramel Macchiato Timbits boast a similar flavor profile, but in the form of bite-sized donut holes made without the macchiato-flavored cream filling. If that weren't enough, Tim Hortons has also debuted a new [Cinnamon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanohydroxyapatite-cinnamon-toothpaste) Coffee [Cake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lava-cake-signature-latte) Muffin, which is a coffee-flavored muffin filled with a deliciously sweet cinnamon swirl. Image Credit: *Tim Hortons.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Drink-inspired Donuts:** Opportunity for bakeries to create unique and innovative donut flavors inspired by popular drinks. - **Flavor-infused Pastries:** Opportunity for cafés and pastry shops to incorporate popular beverage flavors into their pastries for a unique and indulgent experience. - **Creative Coffee Treats:** Opportunity for coffee shops to expand their menu offerings with inventive coffee-infused snacks and desserts. ### Who This Affects Most - **Bakery:** Bakeries can explore flavor combinations and create new donut offerings that are inspired by popular beverages. - **Café:** Cafés can attract customers by offering pastries that are infused with the flavors of popular beverages. - **Coffee Shop:** Coffee shops can enhance their menu by introducing creative coffee-inspired snacks and desserts that complement their beverage offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Donut-Themed Coffee Creamers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tim-hortons-coffee-creamers.md) - [Autumnal Coffeehouse Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tim-hortons-baked-goods.md) - [Autumnal Caramel QSR Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dulce-apple-fritter-dream-donut.md) - [Dessert-Inspired Donut Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tim-hortons-dream-donuts.md) - [Cozy Cafe Menu Additions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tim-hortons-new-lineup.md) - [Nutty White Chocolate Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-chocolate-macadamia-flavored-drinks.md) - [Happy Hour Menu Additions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tim-hortons-3.md) - [Bite-Sized Cheesecake Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueberry-cheesecake-filled-timbit.md) - [Chocolate Spread-Topped Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hazelnut-mocha-latte-topped-with-nutella.md)