# Snack-Inspired Blended Drinks Starbucks Australia Released the Caramel Popcorn Pretzel Frappuccino By Ell Smith | Published 2018-03-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-popcorn-pretzel-frappuccino References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2018/3/starbucks-caramel-popcorn-pretzel-frappuccino-australia) & [starbucks.au](https://www.starbucks.com.au/Home.php) [Starbucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-japan-caramel-melts-drinks) is continuing to wow its consumers with a myriad of seasonal drink offerings, and now the casual coffee chain has introduced its newest confection - a Caramel Popcorn Pretzel Frappuccino. Perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth, this tasty treat drew inspiration from two timeless snacks: popcorn and pretzels. The mix of sweet and savory creates a unique flavor profile that differs from the brands typical confectionery offerings. The blended drink is topped with a splash of coffee, a dollop of whipped cream and finished with caramel sauce and crumbled pieces of pretzel and popcorn. Currently, this drink is only available at Starbucks Australia locations and for a limited-time only. Image Credit: Starbucks Australia ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sweet-savory Blended Drinks:** There is an opportunity for casual coffee chains to experiment with the mix of sweet and savory flavors to create unique blended drinks that differ from their typical offerings. - **Seasonal Drink Offerings:** Casual coffee chains can continue to wow their consumers with a myriad of seasonal drink offerings. - **Incorporating Snacks Into Drinks:** There is an opportunity for casual coffee chains to draw inspiration from snacks and incorporate those flavors into blended drinks. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Coffee Chains:** Casual coffee chains can continue to experiment with seasonal drink offerings and incorporate snack flavors to create unique blended drinks. - **Snack Industry:** The snack industry can potentially partner with coffee chains to inspire and create unique blended drinks with snack flavors. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** The food and beverage industry can potentially collaborate to create unique blended drink offerings, drawing inspiration from different flavor profiles to create a unique experience for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Caramel Popcorn Cafe Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-japan-caramel-melts-drinks.md) - [Popcorn-Flavored Hot Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-bar-hot-chocolate.md) - [Popcorn-Flavored Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caffe-latte-popcorn.md) - [Layered Butterscotch Cafe Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramelly-milk-coffee-frappuccino.md) - [Comforting Popcorn Cappuccinos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinema-cappuccino.md) - [Foam-Topped Blended Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frappuccino-blended-beverages.md) - [Cola-Infused Frappuccinos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cola-frappuccino.md) - [Blended Sweet Potato Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/osatsu-butter-frappuccino.md) - [Layered Cool Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strato-frappuccino.md)