# Spiced Coffee Drinks The Starbucks Doubleshot Energy Coffee Drinks Now Come in Two Spiced Flavors By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-03-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doubleshot-energy References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2016/03/starbucks-doubleshot-energy-drinks-adds-spice-with-two-new-flavors.html) & [starbucks](http://www.starbucks.com/menu/catalog/product?drink=bottled-drinks) [Starbucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-spicy-menu) recently announced that its Doubleshot Energy coffee drinks will now be available in two new spiced flavors. While the coffee-based beverages are primarily designed for fueling consumers on the go, now the drinks offer the same great taste of a Starbucks latte in addition to a [powerful energy boost](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stok-cold-brew-energy). In addition to existing varieties such as Hazelnut and White Chocolate, the Doubleshot Energy coffee drinks will now come in a [spicy Mexican Mocha flavor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-mexican-mocha) and a sweet Spiced Vanilla flavor. The former combines espresso and other energy boosting-ingredients with hints of chocolate, cinnamon and cayenne to mimic the taste of Mexican hot chocolate. The latter combines espresso with spices such as vanilla, ginger and chai for a drink that resembles that of the chain's Vanilla Spice Latte. For added convenience, both flavors come in a handy can that can be enjoyed on the go. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Spiced Coffee Drinks:** The addition of spiced flavors to Starbucks' Doubleshot Energy coffee drinks offers an innovative way to enhance the on-the-go coffee experience. - **Energy Drinks with a Twist:** Including energy-boosting ingredients alongside unique flavor combinations, as seen in Starbucks' Doubleshot Energy coffee drinks, presents a new twist on the traditional energy drink. - **Convenient Canned Coffee:** Packaging coffee drinks in cans, as Starbucks has done with their Doubleshot Energy coffee drinks, caters to busy, on-the-go consumers with a high demand for convenient and easily consumable products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Coffee Retailers:** Coffee retailers can explore the spiced coffee trend by offering intricate, caffeinated beverages that cater to a more adventurous palate. - **Energy Drink Companies:** Energy drink companies can expand their product lines by incorporating unique flavors, like those found in Starbucks' Doubleshot Energy coffee drinks, to differentiate themselves from competitors. - **Beverage Packaging:** Companies specializing in beverage packaging can cater to convenience-seeking consumers by developing innovative can designs and packaging solutions that uphold the product quality of ready-to-drink coffee products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Refreshingly Spicy Cafe Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-spicy-menu.md) - [Iced Energy Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-iced-energy.md) - [Ready-to-Drink Spiked Mocha Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dunkin-spiked-peppermint-mocha-iced-latte.md) - [Festive Ready-to-Drink Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-readytodrink.md) - [Mexican Hot Chocolate-Inspired Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-hot-love-mocha.md) - [Fruit-Forward Cafe Energy Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparkd-energy.md) - [Summer Iced Energy Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iced-energy-drinks.md) - [Chilled Dubai Chocolate Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-chocolate-drinks.md) - [Extra-Spicy Pumpkin Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spiciest-coffee.md)