# Candy-Flavored Lattes The New Turtle Latte Combines the Tastes of Chocolate, Caramel and Toffee By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-05-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turtle-latte References: [chewboom](http://www.chewboom.com/2016/05/05/au-bon-pains-new-turtle-latte-is-no-shell-game/) & [aubonpain](http://aubonpain.com/our-new-late-spring-menu-here) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lava-cake-signature-latte). 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanilla-lavender-iced-whipped-latte). 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 Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **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. - **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. - **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. ### Where This Applies - **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. - **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. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chocolate Spread-Topped Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hazelnut-mocha-latte-topped-with-nutella.md) - [Iced Fudge Brownie Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fudge-brownie-latte.md) - [Buttery Pecan-Flavored Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butter-pecan-latte.md) - [Ethical Chocolate Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hteao-tonys-chocolonely.md) - [Cozy Cafe Menu Additions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tim-hortons-new-lineup.md) - [Salty-Sweet Tahini Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salted-tahini-honeycomb-latte.md) - [Nutty Chocolate Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-cloud-iced-latte.md) - [Chocolate-Flavored Coffee Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-3.md) - [Autumnal Maple Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-bar-latte.md)