# Red Velvet Beverages The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf's Seasonal Beverage Reminds of a Cupcake By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-11-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-velvet-beverage References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-coffee-bean--tea-leaf-celebrates-gratitude-this-holiday-season-300949498.html) & [coffeebean](https://www.coffeebean.com/) This season, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is adding to its menu with [holiday items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-drink-menu) like red velvet drinks that remind of decadent cupcake treats. The Red Velvet Hot Cocoa & Ice Blended drink is prepared with a blend of sweet cream and rich cocoa. For the holiday season, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is also introducing the [Cookie Butter Latte](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-cookie-butter-latte) & Iced Blended Drink, the Winter Dream Tea Latte, the Peppermint Mocha Cold Brew Latte and the [Peppermint Mocha Latte](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-chocolate-peppermint-latte) & Ice Blended drink. For those who are looking to enjoy the flavors of red velvet in a snack, one of the newest baked goods at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is the Red Velvet Whoopie Pie. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Seasonal Beverage Trends:** Opportunity for cafes and restaurants to capitalize on consumers' desire for seasonal flavors and unique drink experiences. - **Decadent Treats:** Potential for bakeries and dessert shops to create innovative desserts that evoke nostalgia and indulgence. - **Flavored Coffee Craze:** Chance for coffee companies to create and market unique flavor profiles to attract customers seeking new and exciting coffee experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Cafes and Restaurants:** Opportunity for cafes and restaurants to offer new and exciting seasonal beverage options to attract customers and increase sales. - **Bakeries and Dessert Shops:** Potential for bakeries and dessert shops to create and promote unique, decadent treats that satisfy customers' cravings for indulgent desserts. - **Coffee Companies:** Chance for coffee companies to develop and market flavored coffee offerings that cater to customers seeking a variety of flavor options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cookie-Infused Peppermint Mochas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peppermint-mocha-crumble-ice-blended-drink.md) - [Nutty White Chocolate Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-coffee-bean-tea-leaf-pours-new-macadamia-white-chocolate-ice-blended-dr.md) - [Red Velvet Milk Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-velvet-milk-tea.md) - [Winter-Ready Seasonal Beverage Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-bean-tea-leaf1.md) - [Cozy Seasonal Cold Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnabon-1.md) - [Seasonal Pumpkin Chai Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-chai-cream-iced-latte.md) - [Spiced Vanilla Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanilla-spiced-chai-latte.md) - [Reddish Baked Goods Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insomnia-cookies-red-velvet.md) - [Seasonal Cake-Flavored Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-velvet-cake-batter-ice-cream.md)