# Cold Pie-Inspired Drinks The Starbucks Key Lime Cream and Yoghurt Frappuccino is Refreshingly Tart By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-07-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/key-lime-cream References: [en.rocketnews24](http://en.rocketnews24.com/2017/06/30/starbucks-adds-new-summertime-frappuccino-to-their-menu-in-japan/) & [starbucks.co.jp](http://www.starbucks.co.jp/press_release/pr2017-2188.php) The hottest months of the year are upon us in North America as well as in many other parts of the world, so the [Starbucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-lime-refreshers) Key Lime Cream and Yoghurt Frappuccino is a new option to stay cool that is exclusively available in Japan. The Frappuccino incorporates a blend of two different kinds of tart flavoring including key lime juice along with key lime custard that is balanced with yogurt and a [whipped cream topping](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strato-frappuccino). The Starbucks Key Lime Cream and Yoghurt Frappuccino is [caffeine-free](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frappuccino-lite), which has been a distinct focus by the brand within many markets around the world. This likely comes as a response to younger consumers heading into the brand's retail establishments wanting to try something that isn't coffee-based. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Non-coffee Beverages:** Opportunity for coffee shops to expand their offerings to attract younger, non-coffee drinkers. - **Tart Flavors:** Trend towards tart flavors in the beverage industry, opening up opportunities for new and unique flavor combinations. - **Seasonal Beverages:** Increased demand for refreshing, seasonal beverages during hotter months provides opportunities for product innovation and differentiation. ### Where This Applies - **Coffee Shops:** Opportunity for coffee shops to expand their non-coffee offerings to attract new customers and meet changing consumer preferences. - **Beverage Manufacturing:** Trend towards tart flavors in beverages presents opportunities for beverage manufacturers to create new product lines and flavors. - **Food Service Industry:** Increased demand for seasonal, refreshing beverages presents opportunities for food service industry to differentiate and innovate their beverage offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Refreshing Iced Lime Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-lime-refreshers.md) - [Vacation-Themed Cafe Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resort-frappuccino.md) - [Bespoke Blended Fruit Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-fruit-frappuccino.md) - [Refreshing Beverage Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-lime-refresher.md) - [Summery Pineapple Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunshine-pineapple-frappuccino.md) - [Festively Fruity Cafe Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merry-berry-strawberry-frappuccino.md) - [Cola-Infused Frappuccinos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cola-frappuccino.md) - [Sunset-Inspired Cafe Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunset-frappuccino.md) - [Layered Butterscotch Cafe Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramelly-milk-coffee-frappuccino.md)