# Bean-Topped Frappuccinos Starbucks is Serving Up Red Bean Green Tea Frappuccinos in Hong Kong By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-06-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-bean-green-tea References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2014/05/news-starbucks-hong-kong-red-bean-green-tea-frappuccino-gets-it-own-muffin.html) & [starbucks.sg](http://www.starbucks.com.sg/however-you-want-it-summerfriend.html) This summer, [Starbucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-blended-beverage)' Red Bean Green Tea Frappuccino is back in Hong Kong, this time with a new companion—the Red Bean Green Tea Muffin. Green is not a color that people typically like to find on their food, although some do make exceptions for things like [green tea and matcha-flavored drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-japan-matcha). Although red bean desserts are quite popular in Asia, Westerners might not feel the same way, especially since adding sweetened red beans to the mix color-wise doesn't make for a very appetizing looking frappuccino. However, the unusual combination of flavors is said to go quite well together and this Starbucks drink is sure to be a refreshing way to cool off this summer in Hong Kong. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Green Tea Frappuccinos:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring unique flavor combinations and incorporating traditional ingredients into popular beverages. - **Red Bean Desserts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing culturally popular desserts to Western markets and adapting them to local preferences. - **Colorful Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Pushing the boundaries of traditional food aesthetics and creating visually captivating culinary experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experimenting with unconventional ingredient pairings and adapting international flavors to cater to diverse consumer tastes. - **Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing unique and culturally inspired menu items to enhance the overall customer experience and differentiate from competitors. - **Cultural Exchange:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Facilitating cross-cultural exploration by bringing together traditional flavors from different regions and making them accessible to a global audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Green Tea Caramel Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hojicha-meets-caramel-cream.md) - [Dual-Colored Melon Frappuccinos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melon-frappuccino.md) - [Sesame Tofu Frappuccinos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-blended-beverage.md) - [Green Tea Chai Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-green-tea.md) - [Festive Choc-Berry Frappuccinos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berry-frappuccinos.md) - [Gyokuro Matcha Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gyokuro-matcha-frappuccino.md) - [Mango-Matcha Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mango-matcha-latte.md) - [Seasonal Mochi Ball Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanami-dango-frappuccino.md) - [Vacation-Themed Cafe Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resort-frappuccino.md)