# Minty Matcha Lattes This Iced Green Tea Latte from Peet's Coffee & Tea Boasts Peppermint Flavors By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-11-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matcha-latte References: [peets](http://www.peets.com/stores/menus/tea-beverages/iced-mint-matcha-latte.html) Peet's Coffee & Tea is known for its diverse beverage range that includes menu items like this refreshing [iced matcha latte](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kyoto-matcha-latte). In addition to featuring matcha green tea powder, this cool beverage is also infused with [peppermint syrup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-wondermint-smoothie) -- used as a natural sweetener and sugar substitute. While matcha green tea powder is commonly used as an additive in both cool and warm beverages like lattes and smoothies, peppermint is a holiday favorite that is ideal for cooler seasons. This refreshing matcha latte is iced to perfection and boasts an unexpected additive of peppermint. Ideal for the [holiday season](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-bar-menu), this drink is not only tasty but is enriched with natural antioxidants and is a cooler version of a traditional Christmas beverage. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Iced Matcha Lattes:** Opportunity to explore unique flavor combinations and infuse traditional beverages with new ingredients. - **Peppermint Flavors:** Potential to incorporate holiday-inspired flavors into various food and beverage offerings. - **Natural Sweeteners:** Rise in demand for healthier alternatives to sugar, creating opportunities for the use of natural sweeteners in beverages. ### Who This Affects Most - **Beverage Industry:** Exploring innovative flavor combinations and ingredients in beverages to cater to evolving consumer tastes. - **Food Industry:** Incorporating holiday-inspired flavors into a variety of food products to appeal to seasonal preferences. - **Health and Wellness Industry:** Meeting the growing demand for healthier alternatives by developing and promoting beverages with natural sweeteners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paddy's Day Matcha Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minty-matcha-ice.md) - [Mango-Matcha Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mango-matcha-latte.md) - [Festive Instant Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-mocha-instant-latte.md) - [Pumpkin Pie Matcha Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-pie-matcha.md) - [Peppermint Bark-Infused Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-bark-latte.md) - [Fresh Matcha-Centric Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pret-a-manger-6.md) - [Minty Festive Cafe Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-beverages.md) - [Minty Holiday Blended Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-cold-brew-frozen-coffee.md) - [Minty White Chocolate Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-chocolate-peppermint-latte.md)