Starbucks UK is ushering in 2021 with two tasty new beverages: the Honeycomb Macchiato and the Double Chocolatey Macchiato.
Both of the new handcrafted macchiato drinks are made with Starbucks Blonde Roast, which gives each a mellow and smooth coffee flavor. The new Honeycomb Macchiato is described as “handcrafted with velvety steamed milk, our smooth Starbucks Blonde Espresso Roast, a rich honeycomb flavor syrup and crunchy honeycomb topping.” On the other hand, the Double Chocolatey Macchiato is made with steamed milk, “rich white chocolate and cocoa” and Starbucks Blonde Espresso. It’s also finished with a rich chocolate drizzle topping for that extra chocolate flavor.
The new macchiato drinks will officially be released on January 5, 2021, along with a new dairy alternative dubbed the Starbucks Original Nut Blend.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Handcrafted Macchiatos
- Opportunity for coffee shops and cafes to create unique and indulgent macchiato flavors using premium ingredients.
- Blonde Roast
- Opportunity for coffee roasters and manufacturers to promote mellow and smooth coffee flavors using blonde roast beans.
- Alternative Dairy Blends
- Opportunity for dairy alternatives companies to develop innovative blends that enhance the taste and texture of coffee-based beverages.
Where This Applies
- Coffee Shops and Cafes
- Opportunity for coffee shops and cafes to introduce and promote the new honeycomb and double chocolatey macchiato drinks to attract customers.
- Coffee Roasters and Manufacturers
- Opportunity for coffee roasters and manufacturers to showcase their blonde roast beans as the perfect choice for creating macchiatos with mellow and smooth coffee flavors.
- Dairy Alternatives Companies
- Opportunity for dairy alternatives companies to partner with coffee chains to offer innovative nut milk blends that complement the new macchiatos and cater to the growing demand for plant-based options.
