# Indian-Inspired Hot Chocolates This Indulgent Chocolate Drink is Infused with Cardamom By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-09-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infused-with-cardamom References: [nowtoronto](https://nowtoronto.com/food-and-drink/food/tos-best-hot-chocolate/) & [odilechocolat](http://odilechocolat.com/collections/offerings/products/hot-chocolate) Odile Chocolat is producing a decadent hot chocolate mix that is infused with cardamom. Spicy drinking chocolate has become a popular treat at many cafes and gourmet chocolate shops. However, these spicy beverages are often made from the same blend of chili peppers, cayenne and vanilla. Odile Chocolat puts an innovative twist on traditional hot chocolate mix by adding [unexpected spices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indian-snack-mixes). One of the most popular mixes available at Odile Chocolat is the 'Bollywood.' This product features European style chocolate that has been infused with cardamom. The aromatic spice is native to South Asia and offers a unique flavor that is not found in Mexican-inspired drinking chocolates. The addition of cardamom gives the mix a slightly smokey flavor, which perfectly complements the richness of the chocolate. The Indian-inspired mix gives consumers a new option for enjoying [spicy hot chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/momofuku-chili-chocolate-crunch). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Spicy Drinking Chocolates:** Innovative twist on traditional hot chocolate mix by adding unexpected spices such as cardamom. - **European-style Chocolate:** Using European style chocolate infused with cardamom to offer a unique flavor not commonly found in Mexican-inspired drinking chocolates. - **Aromatic Spice Infusions:** Utilizing native South Asian cardamom to give the hot chocolate mix a slightly smokey flavor that complements the richness of the chocolate. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Cafes:** Opportunity for cafes to offer spicy drinking chocolates with unique flavors and spice infusions like cardamom. - **Gourmet Chocolate Shops:** Opportunity for gourmet chocolate shops to differentiate themselves by offering European-style chocolate infused with cardamom for a distinct hot chocolate experience. - **Spice Industry:** Opportunity for the spice industry to explore collaborations with hot chocolate manufacturers to introduce unique spice infusions like cardamom into their products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spicy Hot Chocolate Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-cayenne-pepper.md) - [Mexican Chocolate Marshmallow Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mexican-hot-cocoa-bites.md) - [Ethical Hot Cocoa Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-hot-chocolate-collection.md) - [Adaptogenic Hot Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-cocoa.md) - [Seasoned Cafe Hot Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-bay-hot-chocolate.md) - [Artisan Drinking Chocolate Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-chocolat-drinking-chocolates.md) - [Mexican Hot Chocolate-Inspired Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-hot-love-mocha.md) - [Turmeric-Enhanced White Cocoa Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-cocoa-kit.md) - [Spicy Chocolate Oatmeals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chili-chocolate-oatmeal.md)