# Lemon-Flavored Lattes Starbucks Japan is Offering This Lemony Treat Just in Time for Warm Weather By Jennifer Paul | Published 2014-03-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemonflavored-latte References: [foodbeast](http://www.foodbeast.com/2014/03/20/starbucks-japan-whips-up-lemon-flavored-latte-that-tastes-like-cheesecake/) & [starbucks](http://www.starbucks.ca) [Starbucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butterscotch-latte) is offering a lovely new drink flavor just in time for spring; the coffee house will be rolling out a lemon-flavored latte this March. I personally think this is a wonderful spring treat, especially since I enjoy lemon-flavored desserts. A little burst of lemon seems very appropriate combined with vanilla. Locations in Japan will be getting a few new flavors this year, including the new creamy vanilla latte with a lemony swirl. The lemon-flavored latte tastes like a vanilla and lemon curd latte base, but topped with lemon peel-flavored white chocolate, bits of dried lemon peel, lemon vanilla sauce and whipped cream. You can also get this lemon explosion in a [Frapuccino form](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resort-frappuccino). The Starbucks drink apparently tastes very refreshing, and almost like cheesecake. This is definitely one drink that I think will be very popular during the warm weather months. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Lemon-flavored Coffee:** Opportunity for coffee shops to introduce lemon flavor to their coffee menu this season. - **Flavored Whipped Cream:** Incorporating flavored whipped cream could enhance the taste and popularity of beverages in coffee shops. - **Fruity Coffee Flavors:** Fruit flavored coffee could be the next big thing in coffee flavors for spring and summer menus. ### Where This Applies - **Coffee Shops:** Coffee shops can capitalize on the trend by introducing unique lemon-flavored drinks and promoting them heavily. - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can create and market products based on the popularity of lemon flavors in spring and summer drinks. - **Confectionery:** Confectionery companies can also introduce new products or flavors based on the combination of vanilla and lemon. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Refined Cherry Blossom Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanami-drinks.md) - [Florally Peachy Cafe Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sakura-frappuccino.md) - [Layered Butterscotch Cafe Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramelly-milk-coffee-frappuccino.md) - [Tropical Ready-to-Sip Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joyful-mango-earl-grey-tea-latte.md) - [Springtime-Themed Cafe Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berry-berry-sakura-milk.md) - [Creamy Lavender Matcha Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iced-lavender-cream-oatmilk-matcha.md) - [Seasonal Transition Cafe Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-japan-go-beyond.md) - [Blended Peach-Flavored Cafe Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-and-peach-frappuccino.md) - [Fruity Refreshing Matcha Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iced-strawberry-matcha-tea-latte.md)