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Foaming Cloud-Like Espresso Drinks

Starbucks' Cloud Macchiato is a Permanent Menu Addition

— March 5, 2019 — Lifestyle
Spring is right around the corner and Starbucks' Cloud Macchiato is helping consumers dream of warmer times, while enjoying a comforting beverage.

The new beverage is sure to give the drinker the morning buzz they've been looking for, as it's comprised of espresso shots and a foaming, cloud-like cold milk foam. The minimalist drink arrives in two different flavor iterations, allowing consumers to choose between the Caramel Cloud Macchiato and the Cinnamon Cloud Macchiato.

Starbucks announced the release of this drink with an aesthetically pleasing Instagram post that featured an exploding glitter bomb in the shape of a cloud being dropped into the water. Due to the heightened response of the Cloud Macchiato, this offering will become a permanent menu addition in the United States and Canada.
Trend Themes
1. Foaming Espresso Drinks - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop new and unique espresso drinks that incorporate foaming techniques to enhance the drinking experience.
2. Cold Milk Foam - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Explore the use of cold milk foam in various beverage offerings to create a textural and visually appealing aspect.
3. Minimalist Beverage Offerings - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Create simple, yet flavorful drink options that cater to consumers seeking minimalism and a focus on key ingredients.
Industry Implications
1. Coffee Shops - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Coffee shops can leverage foaming techniques and unique cold milk foam designs to offer innovative and visually stunning espresso drinks.
2. Beverage Industry - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Beverage companies can explore the use of cold milk foam in a variety of products to enhance texture and create differentiation in the market.
3. Food and Beverage Packaging - Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop packaging solutions that can preserve the cloud-like foam texture of beverages, allowing for a consistent and enjoyable drinking experience.
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