Flavorful Cocoa Coffee Alternatives

Maverick Chocolate Morning Bliss Features Functional Mushrooms

Maverick Chocolate Morning Bliss is a new coffee alternative crafted with the brand's whole bean cocoa alongside a range of additional ingredients for flavor and function. The product starts off with whole bean cocoa with functional mushrooms and naturally sourced caffeine, which have all bee stone-ground to ensure the utmost attention to a high-quality final product. The drink features caffeine from the matcha and chai in the mix, while the seven kinds of mushrooms will provide a range of benefits to the body.

Co-Founder Melissa Hagerty spoke on the Maverick Chocolate Morning Bliss saying, "We love our caffeine and a hot beverage in the morning, but we both felt like we needed a more healthful morning drink that made us feel alert, awake and ready for the day. The fact you can sneak in mushrooms, maca, matcha and chai makes it a great alternative coffee with better ingredients than most.”

Mushroom-infused Beverages
Blending functional mushrooms into morning beverages is gaining popularity for its promised health benefits and unique flavors.
Cocoa-based Coffee Alternatives
Using whole bean cocoa as a primary ingredient in coffee substitutes is carving out a niche market for those seeking flavorful yet caffeine-rich morning drinks.
Functional Ingredient Blends
Combining ingredients like matcha, chai, and maca in one product appeals to health-conscious consumers looking for multifunctional wellness options.

Who This Affects Most

Health and Wellness
The health and wellness industry is seeing a surge in demand for beverages that offer more than just taste, aiming to provide various functional benefits.
Specialty Coffee
The specialty coffee industry is increasingly incorporating alternative ingredients to attract customers seeking unique and healthful caffeine experiences.
Natural Foods
Natural foods sector is innovating with cocoa, mushrooms, and other functional ingredients to create new beverage alternatives that cater to growing health trends.
SCORE
6.1 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 74%
Activity 80%
Freshness 28%

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