# Deep-Fried Pumpkin Spice Lattes Amy of Oh, Bite It! Creates a Crispy Twist on the Starbucks Drink By Meghan Young | Published 2014-10-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deepfried-pumpkin-spice-latte References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2014/10/04/Deep-Fried-Pumpkin-Spice-Latte/) & [ohbiteit](http://www.ohbiteit.com/2014/10/deep-fried-pumpkin-spice-latte.html) The Deep-Fried Pumpkin Spice Latte is not something people will find in their local [Starbucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-starbucks-pumpkin-spice-latte), that is unless some creative executive decides to buy the idea off of the blog Oh, Bite It!. It is a twist on the classic seasonal beverage that essentially involves dipping [bite-sized pieces of pound cake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-bites) in Pumpkin Spice Latte and then deep-frying. Topped with cinnamon, powdered sugar or whipped cream, the Deep-Fried Pumpkin Spice Latte is a dessert that will make anyone salivate this fall. What makes the Deep-Fried Pumpkin Spice Latte even more special are all the fun ways that it can be presented and served. Whether piled in a Starbucks cup or arranged on a platter with the iconic green stir sticks pierced into them, they will be a fun snack at parties. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Deep-fried Dessert Trend:** The trend for deep-fried desserts creates disruptive innovation opportunities in the food industry. - **Seasonal Drinks Reinvented Trend:** Reinventing seasonal drinks as desserts create disruptive innovation opportunities in the food industry. - **Interactive Dessert Trend:** Interactive desserts create disruptive innovation opportunities in the food industry to enhance customer experience. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage Industry:** The food and beverage industry can take advantage of the Deep-Fried Dessert Trend to create new products. - **Hospitality Industry:** The hospitality industry can create unique and interactive desserts like the Deep-Fried Pumpkin Spice Lattes in order to increase customer engagement. - **Event Planning Industry:** The event planning industry can leverage the Deep-Fried Dessert Trend to offer more creative dessert options to their clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pumpkin Spice Cake Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-cake-bites.md) - [Exclusive Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-cupcakes.md) - [Spiced 3D-Printed Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-latte-chocolates.md) - [Pumpkin Spice Drink Enhancers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-bombs.md) - [Ready-to-Drink Seasonal Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-starbucks-pumpkin-spice-latte.md) - [Pumpkin Spice QSR Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wendys-pumpkin-spice.md) - [Seasonally Spiced Indulgences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-collection.md) - [Icy Autumnal Pie Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iced-pumpkin-pie-latte.md) - [Pumpkin Spice Latte Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-latte-swirl-doughnut.md)