# Sweet Honeycomb Coffees Starbucks UK is Introducing a New Honeycomb Macchiato in 2021 By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2020-12-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honeycomb-macchiato References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2020/12/starbucks-2021-menu-blonde-macchiato-dairy-alternative-nut-milk-veganuary-breakfast-sandwich) & [derryjournal](https://www.derryjournal.com/read-this/starbucks-has-new-menu-2021-take-look-options-3081401) [Starbucks UK](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smooth-oilinfused-coffees-starbucks-uk-introduced-three-oleato-drinks) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-coffee-bean-tea-leaf2) and crunchy honeycomb topping.” On the other hand, the Double Chocolatey Macchiato is made with steamed milk, “[rich white chocolate and cocoa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolat-symphony-frappuccino)” 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. Image Credit: Starbucks UK ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chocolate-Flavored Coffee Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-3.md) - [Sweet Heat Cafe Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-reserve-hot-honey.md) - [Chilled Dubai Chocolate Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-chocolate-drinks.md) - [Dairy-Free Fall Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-crisp-oatmilk-macchiato.md) - [Icy Oat Milk Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iced-shaken-hazelnut-oatmilk-espresso.md) - [Festive Mille-Feuille Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hazelnut-praline-millefeuille-oatmilk-latte.md) - [Seasonal Coffee Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-8.md) - [Nutty Valentine's Hot Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pistachio-hot-chocolate.md) - [Hazelnut-Flavored Shaken Espressos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iced-hazelnut-oat-shaken-espresso.md)