# Foam-Topped Blended Drinks Starbucks' New Frappuccino Blended Beverages Feature Fluffy Toppings By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2025-05-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frappuccino-blended-beverages References: [usatoday](https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2025/05/28/starbucks-new-frappuccino-drinks-flavors/83895753007/)  This July, [Starbucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strato-frappuccino) is unveiling new Frappuccino blended beverages, plus a Firework Frappuccino to put a festive spin on the Summer-Berry Refresher. To help customers beat the heat, Starbucks will be introducing [layered drinks with cold foam toppings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/layered-coffee-beverages), including the Salted Caramel Mocha Strato Frappuccino, the colorful Strawberry Matcha Strato Frappuccino, and the Brown Sugar Strato Frappuccino. The red, white and blue Firework Frappuccino, set to arrive at Starbucks just in time for the 4th of July, also features a creamy top layer, as well as pearls for an extra pop of color and texture. Consumers are embracing cafe drinks crafted with cold foam, drawn to its fluffy texture and the indulgent experience it adds to chilled beverages. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 42% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cold Foam Craze:** The rising popularity of cold foam-topped drinks is transforming the cafe experience by offering an indulgent and visually appealing upgrade to traditional chilled beverages. - **Layered Beverage Appeal:** Layered drinks are gaining traction as they deliver a multi-sensory experience through a blend of textures, colors, and flavors within a single beverage. - **Festive Limited-time Offers:** Seasonal and holiday-themed drinks, like the Firework Frappuccino, are capturing consumer attention by enhancing standard offerings with unique and celebratory elements. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Specialty Coffeehouses:** Coffeehouses can differentiate themselves by incorporating innovative drink presentations and textures, elevating the standard cafe menu with creative cold foam and layered drink options. - **Beverage Packaging and Design:** The design of beverage packaging must adapt to showcase layered drinks and vibrant cold foam toppings, offering transparency to highlight the visual appeal of such beverages. - **Flavor Innovation in Food and Beverage:** The addition of unique flavor pairings and textural elements, like pearls in the Firework Frappuccino, highlights an emerging focus on crafting novel taste experiences within the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Layered Cool Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strato-frappuccino.md) - [Reimagined Blended Coffee Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-frappuccino.md) - [Patriotic Blended Cafe Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firework-frappuccino.md) - [Cherry-Infused Beverage Creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cherry-cream-cold-foam.md) - [Bespoke QSR Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-drinks-1.md) - [Layered Strawberry Puree Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolatecovered-strawberry-crme.md) - [Summery Boba-Filled Cafe Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-berry-refreshers.md) - [Creamy Strawberry Puree Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolatecovered-strawberry-crme-frappuccino.md) - [Chocolate-Flavored Coffee Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-3.md)