# Coffee-Infused Cola Coca-Cola With Coffee Zero "Sips Like a Coke and Finishes Like a Coffee” By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2021-08-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-with-coffee-zero References: [coca-colacompany](https://www.coca-colacompany.com/news/coke-with-coffee-united-states-launch) & [coca-colacompany](https://www.coca-colacompany.com) Coca-Cola has launched its first line of coffee-infused beverages, appropriately titled 'Coca-Cola With Coffee' and 'Coca-Cola With Coffee Zero.' The release of these [canned, coffee-based soft drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-palmer) marks the debut of the brand's newly created “refreshment coffee” category. Appealing to java lovers and cola drinkers alike, the company claims that its hybrid beverage “sips like a Coke and finishes like a coffee.” Coca-Cola With Coffee is currently available throughout North America and is offered in three flavors: Dark Blend, Vanilla, and Caramel. Each can contain 69 mg of caffeine, making them a suitable option for those seeking a pick-me-up alternative. With the release of this [coffee-cola hybrid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuzzee-coffee), Coca-Cola looks to capitalize on beverage consumers' growing interest in [creative combinations and unconventional concoctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kola-fashioned). In doing so, the company has seamlessly crossed over into an entirely new market, allowing them to target coffee drinkers, in addition to fans of soda pop. Image Credit: Coca-Cola Company ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Coffee-infused Beverages:** The trend of blending coffee with other beverages gains traction, presenting opportunities for innovation in the beverage industry. - **Refreshment Coffee:** The creation of a new category of 'refreshment coffee' highlights the potential for companies to innovate and differentiate in the coffee market. - **Hybrid Beverages:** The trend of combining unexpected flavors or ingredients presents opportunities for companies in the beverage industry to differentiate and attract new customers. ### Where This Applies - **Beverage Industry:** The growing trend of blending unexpected flavors and ingredients presents disruptive innovation opportunities for beverage companies looking to differentiate and appeal to new customers. - **Coffee Industry:** The emergence of a new 'refreshment coffee' category presents opportunities for innovative differentiation within the coffee industry. - **Soft Drink Industry:** The introduction of coffee-infused soft drinks presents opportunities for soft drink companies to expand their offerings to attract new customers and differentiate themselves in a crowded market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coffee-Infused Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-with-coffee1.md) - [Mocha-Flavored Cola Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-with-coffee-mocha.md) - [Cola-Infused Frappuccinos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cola-frappuccino.md) - [Refreshing Orange-Infused Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-orange-cream.md) - [Juicy Coffee Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comeback-coffee-soda.md) - [Sparkling Honey-Citrus Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flight-coffees-bomber-blend.md) - [Canned Nitro-Infused Cold Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nitroinfused-cold-coffee.md) - [Cookie-Flavored Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-oreo-zero-sugar-limited-edition.md) - [Coffee-Based Energy Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/java-monster-cold-brew.md)