# Lavender-Infused Hot Chocolates Cafe Demitasse Makes an Aromatic Lavender Hot Chocolate By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-12-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lavender-hot-chocolate References: [sprudge](http://sprudge.com/five-holiday-coffee-treats-in-los-angeles-112777.html) & [cafedemitasse](https://cafedemitasse.com/shop/the-demitasse-hot-chocolate-mix-10oz/) For the winter season, [Cafe Demitasse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-coffee-tasting) in Los Angeles' Little Tokyo neighborhood serves an aromatic lavender hot chocolate. The 'Lavender Liquid Hot Chocolate' was invented by owner Bobby Roshan and includes a base of drinking chocolate, dark chocolate powder, milk, vanilla bean sugar and pure lavender extract. To prepare, Cafe Demitasse keeps a pot of drinking chocolate heating on the counter and then adds pure lavender extract and a giant toasted marshmallow to the comforting seasonal beverage when an order has been placed. The resulting lavender-infused drinking chocolate is so rich that it's only served in small eight-ounce cups at a time. Many conscious consumers are now seeking out botanical ingredient infusions in food and beverages as a means of satisfying their desires for health and palate-pleasing flavors at once. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 41% | 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) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Botanical Ingredient Infusions:** Conscious consumers are seeking out botanical ingredient infusions in food and beverages for health and palate-pleasing flavors. ### Where This Applies - **Cafe:** Cafes can explore inventive ways to infuse botanical ingredients into their beverages to cater to health-conscious consumers. - **Food and Beverage:** Companies in the food and beverage industry can innovate by incorporating botanical ingredient infusions into their products to appeal to the growing demand for health-conscious options. - **Flavoring and Extract Manufacturing:** Manufacturers specializing in flavorings and extracts can develop and offer a wide range of botanical extracts specifically designed for use in food and beverages. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lavender-Flavored Cafe Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caribou-coffee-lavender-drinks.md) - [Artisan Drinking Chocolate Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-chocolat-drinking-chocolates.md) - [Lavender-Infused Cold Brews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-chocolate-lavender.md) - [Seasoned Cafe Hot Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-bay-hot-chocolate.md) - [Multi-Layered Lavender Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanilla-lavender-iced-whipped-latte.md) - [Botanical Dairy-Free Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanilla-lavender-botanical-blend.md) - [Adaptogenic Hot Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-cocoa.md) - [Hot Chocolate Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-chocolate-cubes.md) - [Nutty Chocolate Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-cloud-iced-latte.md)