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# Canadian Coffee Spring Menus
Starbucks Canada Unveils a New Seasonal Menu for Spring

By Grace Mahas | Published 2021-03-02 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasonal-menu-for-spring
References: [stories.starbucks](https://stories.starbucks.ca/en/stories/2021/starbucks-spring-menu-2021/)

With the spring season rapidly approaching, [Starbucks Canada](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-holiday-treats) is "giving Canadians another reason to celebrate the arrival of spring" [new seasonal menu for the season](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-starbucks-spring-menu).

Starbucks Canada is adding new oat-based beverages to its menu including the new Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso and the Canadian-exclusive Brown Sugar Oat Americano, providing fans with more [plant-based beverage options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pecan-oatmilk-cortado). The new Iced Brown Sugar Oat Shaken Espresso boasts Starbucks Blonde® espresso, brown sugar, and cinnamon, mixed with ice and topped with oat beverage. The Brown Sugar Oat Americano, on the other hand, is under 200 calories (for a grande-size) and features Starbucks Blonde® Espresso, brown sugar syrup and water, topped with steamed oat beverage and cinnamon.

Alongside these plant-based options, Starbucks Canada also introduced the new Iced Shaken Espresso–made with rich, chilled espresso with a touch of 2 percent milk–and the new Artisan Charcuterie Snack Box–featuring cacciatore salami, fontinello cheese, and breadsticks. Returning menu items include the Lemon Cake Pop and the Confetti Sugar Cookie.

Image Credit: Starbucks Canada

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.0/10
- Popularity: 66% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Plant-based Beverages:** Starbucks Canada's introduction of oat-based beverages signals a growing demand for plant-based beverage options.
- **Iced Beverages:** The new Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso and Iced Shaken Espresso highlight a trend towards cold, refreshing coffee beverages.
- **Artisan Snacks:** The Artisan Charcuterie Snack Box is an example of how coffee shops can introduce high-quality, curated snacks alongside traditional coffee shop fare.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Food and Beverage:** The plant-based beverage trend offers opportunities for new product development in the food and beverage industry.
- **Coffee Shops:** Coffee shops can differentiate themselves from competitors by introducing artisan snack options on their menus.
- **Packaged Food:** Starbucks' Confetti Sugar Cookie and Lemon Cake Pop returning to the menu highlights an opportunity for packaged food companies to partner with coffee shops for distribution.

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