# Ice Cream Coffees McDonald’s New Iced Coffee Looks Absolutely Delicious By Jennifer Paul | Published 2014-04-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-new-iced-coffee References: [foodbeast](http://www.foodbeast.com/2014/04/24/mcdonalds-germanys-new-iced-coffee-is-obnoxiously-pretty/) & [mcdonalds](http://www.mcdonalds.ca/) [McDonald's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orange-chocolate-frappe) new iced coffee looks so tempting, I would fly to Germany if I could, because that is where this delicious frozen beverage is available. It should come as no surprise that some fast food chain went above and beyond this summer to create an undeniably temping frozen treat. McDonald's Iced Coffee is a whipped up version of their famous drink. It is called 'eiskaffees' or "ice cream coffees." That's right, it is [ice cream and coffee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffeeinspired-ice-cream-flavors) mixed together. It features vanilla-flavored bourbon ice cream with espresso, vanilla syrup and whip cream. McDonald's new iced coffee in Germany is definitely a must try if you have the option. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 49% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Ice Cream Coffees:** McDonald's new iced coffee in Germany featuring ice cream and coffee mixed together is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the beverage industry. - **Whipped Up Beverages:** The trend of whipped up beverages like McDonald's Iced Coffee presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the fast food industry to create unique frozen treats. - **International Limited Releases:** The trend of limited releases of unique food and beverages in specific countries, like McDonald's iced coffee in Germany, provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for the global fast food industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Beverage Industry:** The innovation of ice cream coffees as seen in McDonald's new iced coffee presents a disruptive opportunity for the beverage industry to explore unique flavor combinations. - **Fast Food Industry:** The trend of whipped up beverages, exemplified by McDonald's Iced Coffee, provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for the fast food industry to introduce new frozen treats. - **Global Fast Food Industry:** The limited release of unique food and beverages, such as McDonald's iced coffee in Germany, offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for the global fast food industry to create localized menu options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Caramel-Forward Iced Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dulce-de-leche-frappe.md) - [Ice Cream-Inspired Frozen Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-creaminspired-frozen-coffees.md) - [Refined QSR Cold Brews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-mccaf-cold-brew.md) - [Burger Chain Iced Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whataburger-iced-coffee.md) - [Bold Flavor Seasonal Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-bolder-blend-iced-coffee.md) - [Iced Creamy Cold Brews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frosty-cream-cold-brew.md) - [Smooth QSR Cold-Brew Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-cold-brew.md) - [Custard-Based Frozen Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-brew-frozen-coffee-drinks.md) - [Blended QSR Coffee Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-in-the-box-iced-creamaccino.md)