Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 459,692 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,236 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 321,366 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,236 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 321,366 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,208 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 459,692 cutting edge ideas.

Candy-Flavored Lattes

The New Turtle Latte Combines the Tastes of Chocolate, Caramel and Toffee

— May 8, 2016 — Lifestyle
Au Bon Pain recently surprised customers by debuting a decadent new drink called the Turtle Latte. While the chocolate-coated candies known as Turtles are traditionally enjoyed around the holidays, now Au Bon Pain is giving consumers a way to indulge in the sweet treats anytime.

The new Turtle Latte is a caffeinated drink made from espresso, caramel syrup, toffee syrup and chocolate sauce. The drink can be enjoyed hot or cold, with the hot version featuring frothed milk and the cold version boasting a generous helping of whipped cream. The new drink is part of Au Bon Pain's Late Spring Menu, which also includes its new Tropical Green Iced Tea and Strawberry Lemonade.

With many chain's putting out fruit-flavored drinks for the upcoming summer season, Au Bon Pain is taking a different approach by catering to chocolate lovers.
Trend Themes
1. Decadent Coffee Drinks - Candy-flavored lattes are just one example of a broader trend towards indulgent coffee drinks that offer a luxurious experience to consumers.
2. Non-traditional Flavors - In addition to candy flavors, coffee shops are experimenting with flavors that go beyond the usual suspects, such as nutty, fruity, and spicy options.
3. Customization and Personalization - The rise of coffee shops that offer personalized drink orders and a wide range of customization options has led to new opportunities for innovation in the coffee industry.
Industry Implications
1. Coffee Shops - Coffee shops and chains can take advantage of the trend towards indulgent and personalized coffee experiences to create new menu items and marketing campaigns.
2. Flavor Companies - Flavor companies can capitalize on the trend towards non-traditional coffee flavors to create new products and ingredients that appeal to craft coffee shops and chains.
3. Packaged Drink Companies - Packaged drink companies can experiment with new, indulgent coffee products that cater to consumers looking for a high-end and convenient coffee experience at home or on the go.
1.2
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness