# Espresso Bubble Teas Chatime Recently Debuted Delicious New Caffeinated Bubble Tea Flavors By Grace Mahas | Published 2021-12-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espresso-bubble-tea References: [chatime](https://chatime.com/?sd) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/CXMHJBDuRkO/)  [Chatime](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tropical-paradise-flavours-of-summer) -- one of the largest and fastest-growing bubble tea brands in the world -- recently expanded its portfolio with the introduction of two new caffeinated [bubble tea flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-bubble-tea-series). The new offerings include the Espresso Brown Sugar Pearl Milk Tea and Espresso Signature Milk Tea -- both available now for a limited time. As their names suggest, the new [espresso bubble teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popping-pearls-made-with-coffee) are crafted with a shot of premium espresso. Chatime is one of the first global tea chains to bring authentic Taiwanese, customizable bubble tea to North America and its newest offering is sure to delight consumers looking for a novel take on the popular tea. As the bubble tea space continues to thrive in North America, we can expect to see other unique offerings come forward that cater to the Western consumer. Image Credit: Chatime ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 11% - 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) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Caffeinated Bubble Teas:** There is potential for innovation in incorporating different sources of caffeine into bubble tea recipes. - **Premium Tea Chains:** The introduction of new and innovative flavors can help tea chains set themselves apart in a crowded market. - **Novel Bubble Tea Offerings:** Continued experimentation with unique flavors will appeal to the growing bubble tea market in North America. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Incorporating innovative bubble tea flavors can set brands apart in a crowded industry, especially with the growing consumer demand for unique and customizable options. - **Coffee Shops:** Integrating bubble tea drinks with premium coffee, like espresso, provides a wider range of options to attract more customers. - **Hospitality:** Adding novelty bubble tea drinks to beverage offerings can be a way of creating unique experiences and attracting more customers to hotels and restaurants. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tropical Bubble Tea Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tropical-paradise-flavours-of-summer.md) - [Pumpkin Spiced Bubble Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-bubble-tea.md) - [Brown Sugar Boba Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-cafe-menu.md) - [Bubble Tea Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-tea-boba-ice-cream.md) - [Chia-Infused Tea Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alternative-to-bubble-tea.md) - [Lollipop-Branded Boba Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chupa-chups.md) - [Tiger-Striped Bubble Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiger-milk-bubble-tea.md) - [Bottled Bubble Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobba.md) - [Peach Bubble Tea Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peach-milk-tea.md)