# Shaken Oat Milk Coffees The Caribou Espresso Shakers Come in Three Flavors By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-03-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espresso-shakers References: [brandeating](https://www.brandeating.com/2023/03/caribou-coffee-adds-new-espresso-shakers-with-oat-milk.html) & [cariboucoffee](https://www.cariboucoffee.com)  The [Caribou](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caribou-coffee-summer-menu) Espresso Shakers are a new addition to the brand's menu to offer patrons a way to boost their energy levels in a decidedly delicious way. The drinks start off with flavoring before being paired with espresso and shaken to infuse every sip with a burst of taste. The drinks come in three flavors including Vanilla, Caramel and White Chocolate, which are each served over ice with a topping of ice cold [oat milk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/choco-choco-chip-oat-shake). The Caribou Espresso Shakers are being launched at the perfect time to coincide with the upcoming season change and will make a great option to enjoy as the temperature changes to warm. The drinks are being launched alongside a new Strawberry Shortcake Pop for a touch of additional sweetness. Image Credit: Caribou Coffee ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 15% - 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) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Shaken Oat Milk Coffees:** The rise of alternative milk options has led to the emergence of shaken oat milk coffees, providing an opportunity for coffee shops and restaurants to offer new and innovative drinks to their customers. - **Flavor-infused Espresso:** Flavoring espresso shots with unique and complementary flavors like vanilla, caramel, and white chocolate presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for coffee shops and restaurants looking to differentiate themselves in a crowded market. - **Seasonal Menu Offerings:** Launching new menu items at opportune times like the change of seasons can create excitement and intrigue among patrons, presenting an opportunity for businesses to draw in customers with limited-time or seasonal offerings. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Coffee Shops:** Coffee shops can differentiate themselves by offering a variety of flavor-infused espresso options and incorporating alternative milk options like oat milk to appeal to health-conscious and environmentally-friendly customers. - **Restaurants:** Restaurants can explore the trend of shaken oat milk coffees by incorporating them into their beverage menus and experimenting with unique flavor combinations to appeal to diners looking for new and interesting drinks. - **Food and Beverage Retail:** The rise of shaken oat milk coffees and unique flavor-infused espresso shots presents an opportunity for food and beverage retailers to offer these products both in-store and online, capitalizing on the growing demand for alternative milk options and specialty coffee drinks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Icy Espresso Cafe Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iced-shaken-espresso-drinks.md) - [Icy Oat Milk Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iced-shaken-hazelnut-oatmilk-espresso.md) - [Chilled Autumnal Cafe Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caribou-coffee-2023-fall-menu.md) - [Coffee-Free Cafe Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caribou-coffee-summer-menu.md) - [Freshly Shaken Espresso Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaken-espresso-beverages.md) - [Oat-Based Vanilla Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanilla-oat-milk.md) - [Hazelnut-Flavored Shaken Espressos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iced-hazelnut-oat-shaken-espresso.md) - [Energizing Cranberry Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caribou-coffees-holiday-menu.md) - [Cafe-Inspired Milkshake Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-milkshake.md)