# Frozen Dessert Dumplings Starbucks' Frozen Dessert Snack is a Twist on the Traditional Dumpling By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-06-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-dessert-snack References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2014/06/news-starbucks-serves-up-frozen-dessert-dumplings-this-summer-in-china.html) & [news.starbucks](http://news.starbucks.com/news/where-in-the-world-sampling-summers-dragon-dumplings-and-frappuccino) This summer in China, [Starbucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-4) will be introducing a new kind of frozen dessert snack, in the form of dessert dumplings named 'Dragon Dumplings.' The frozen dessert dumplings are filled with a mixture of shaved ice, coffee, tea and fruit flavors. With all of this colorful goodness inside, it would be a shame not to be able to see it all, which is why the Dragon Dumplings have translucent shells. As well as just being a tasty way to beat the summer heat, the dumplings are being introduced as part of a tribute to China's annual [Dragon Boat Festival](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-fruit-series), which dumplings have been a part of for over 2,000 years. Starbucks' new take on dumplings includes flavors like Strawberry & Cream, Earl Gray Jelly, [Mango](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coco-mango-bowl), Green Tea & Red Bean, as well as Coffee Almond. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Frozen Dessert Snacks:** Opportunity for innovative flavors and unique presentation in the frozen dessert market. - **Translucent Food:** Transparency becomes a popular feature for food products, offering a visually appealing and interactive dining experience. - **Cultural Tributes:** Incorporating cultural elements into food products as a way to honor traditions and create a unique brand story. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** An opportunity for food and beverage companies to explore new flavors and creative packaging in the frozen dessert market. - **Hospitality:** Restaurants and cafés can incorporate translucent food items into their menus to provide an intriguing dining experience and attract customers. - **Food Retail:** Supermarkets and grocery stores can introduce frozen dessert dumplings as a unique and culturally-inspired product to attract customers and increase sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Frozen Summer Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-4.md) - [Decadent Coffee-Dessert Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-and-strawberry-beverages.md) - [Ice Cream-Inspired Frozen Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-creaminspired-frozen-coffees.md) - [Berry-Flavored Pearl Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-boba.md) - [Summery Boba-Filled Cafe Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-berry-refreshers.md) - [Berry Mochi Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-mochi.md) - [Chocolate Dessert Dumplings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dessert-dumplings.md) - [Unicorn-Inspired Bakery Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-unicorn-cake.md) - [Sesame Tofu Frappuccinos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-blended-beverage.md)