# Caffeinated Ice Pops This Mocha Iced Coffee is a Popsicle for a Refreshing Summer Energy Boost By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-05-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mocha-iced-coffee References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2015/05/24/iced-coffee-popsicles/) If you are craving a mocha iced coffee, you can mix things up by enjoying it in popsicle form this summer. Created by Mashable, the [iced coffee popsicle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shroomsicles) is a refreshing way to get your caffeine fix in sweltering hot weather. To make your own at home, you combine two parts strong iced coffee with one part [homemade hot chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jamba-frozen-hot-chocolate). Of course, you can also use a mix. Once the hot chocolate has cooled, whisk it in with the coffee, refrigerate the mixture until it's cold and then freeze it in a mold. If you love the mocha iced coffee pops, you can also try another of Mashable's popsicle recipes, including vanilla ice cream iced coffee and almond milk iced coffee. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Caffeinated Ice Pops:** The growing trend of caffeinated ice pops provides an opportunity for the beverage industry to innovate and create new refreshing and energizing frozen treats. - **Iced Coffee in Popsicle Form:** The popularity of enjoying iced coffee in popsicle form opens up possibilities for the food and beverage industry to develop unique and convenient ways to enjoy cold coffee on the go. - **Homemade Popsicle Recipes:** The rise of homemade popsicle recipes, such as mocha iced coffee pops, presents an opportunity for the dessert industry to offer consumers a wider variety of customizable and artisanal frozen treats. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beverage Industry:** The beverage industry can explore the creation of innovative caffeinated ice pops using different flavor combinations, additional ingredients, and unique packaging to target consumers seeking refreshing summer energy boosts. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the trend of iced coffee popsicles by developing ready-to-eat frozen coffee treats that cater to the growing demand for convenient and refreshing caffeinated beverages. - **Dessert Industry:** The dessert industry can tap into the homemade popsicle trend and create specialized popsicle molds, flavor infusions, and recipe books to empower consumers to experiment and create their own unique frozen desserts, including iced coffee popsicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coffee-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-inspired-ice-cream.md) - [Iced Coffee Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cafepod.md) - [Functional Iced Coffee Pucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blender-bites.md) - [Caffeine-Packed Ice Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneak-energy-freezies.md) - [Energy-Boosting Ice Cream Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-coffee-fudgsicle.md) - [Pumpkin Spice Frozen Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-frozen-pop.md) - [Protein-Rich Iced Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quest-iced-coffee.md) - [Optimized Iced Coffee Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-wish-coffee-ice-breaker.md) - [Cafe-Quality Iced Coffee Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mad-coffee.md)