# Beautifying Rose Lattes NYC's Blank Slate Tea Serves Healthy, Caffeine-Free Rose Lattes By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-05-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rose-lattes References: [newbeauty](https://www.newbeauty.com/blog/dailybeauty/12262-rose-lattes/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/Bi1nBBFBr-k/?taken-by=blankslatetea) New York City’s Blank Slate Tea expanded its menu with pink rose lattes that help to satisfy a consumer's desire for a drink that is all at once aesthetically pleasing, healthy and caffeine-free. For the making of the [pink latte](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lavender-lattes), Blank Slate Tea co-founder describes that "we brew the rose petals to make a rose tea concentrate, add rose water to give it that perfect rosy flavor, mix in a little milk and add edible rose petals on top." A number of Millennial pink beverages have been launched in cafes and packaged formats to appeal to consumers who are looking for [share-worthy beverages with functional benefits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/functional-latte). In the case of Blank Slate Tea's bestselling petal-infused tea latte, the drink offers [antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collagen-infused-rtd-teas) that support beauty and overall health. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Aesthetic Beverages:** The rise of millennial pink beverages that are visually appealing and share-worthy presents an opportunity for businesses to create aesthetically pleasing drinks with functional benefits. - **Health-conscious Drinks:** The demand for healthy and functional beverages like the petal-infused rose latte provides an opportunity for businesses to innovate on flavors and ingredients that offer health benefits. - **Caffeine-free Alternatives:** The popularity of caffeine-free rose lattes showcases an opportunity for businesses to develop more non-caffeinated beverage options that still provide unique and enjoyable sensory experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Cafes and Coffee Shops:** Cafes and coffee shops can capitalize on the trend of aesthetic beverages by offering visually pleasing and Instagrammable drinks that attract millennial consumers. - **Tea and Herbal Beverage Industry:** The tea and herbal beverage industry can explore new flavors and ingredients, like rose petals, to create innovative and health-conscious drinks that appeal to consumers seeking functional benefits. - **Beauty and Wellness Industry:** The beauty and wellness industry can incorporate ingredients like rose petals into their products to offer consumers beauty and health benefits from the inside out. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Freshly Brewed Floral Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coco-floral-tea-latte.md) - [Limited-Edition Latte Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rose-latte1.md) - [Wine-Inspired Cold Brew Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaytea-sparkling-rosay.md) - [Fruity Rose-Infused Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-rose-white-chocolate-latte.md) - [Delicious Matcha-Powered Latte Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latte-blend.md) - [Beauty Matcha Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-matcha-latte.md) - [Rose Water-Based Juices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-rosey-bright-one.md) - [Sensorial Tea Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pique-moco-bouquet-tea-latte.md) - [Plant-Based Lavender Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lavender-vanilla-almond-latte.md)