Summer is prime Frappuccino season and Starbucks is taking advantage by launching a new Strawberry Donut Frappuccino in the UK. While the new drink appears to be a UK exclusive, high demand may just drink the drink stateside.
According to Starbucks, the new Strawberry Donut Frappuccino starts with milk and ice blended with strawberry puree. The drink is then infused with real donut crumbles and topped with whipped cream and bits of freeze-dried strawberries. The result is a cool and creamy drink with a burst of fresh strawberry flavor.
For those who aren't big on strawberries, Starbucks UK is also debuting the new Cookies & Cream Frappuccino, which combines milk, ice, and a crunchy cookies and cream topping. Both are available in UK Starbucks stores until September 4th.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Exotic Frappuccinos
- Opportunity for companies to create unique flavors of frappuccinos to compete with Starbucks.
- Incorporation of Desserts
- Innovative ideas to combine treats with beverages for a unique experience.
- Regional Exclusive Drinks
- Exploring the value of regional beverages to cultivate customer demand for unique experiences.
Where This Applies
- Food and Beverage
- New product development possibilities for coffee shops and beverage companies.
- Fast Food
- Opportunities for fast food chains to make more unique offerings in the beverage category.
- Tourism
- Appealing to regional audiences of tourists with localized beverage and snack options.
