# Botanical Dairy-Free Beverages Elmhurst's Vanilla Lavender Botanical Blend Combines Oat & Cashew By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2024-02-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanilla-lavender-botanical-blend References: [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/C3v0_0MJQ1p/) & [elmhurst1925](https://elmhurst1925.com/collections/seasonal-collection/products/vanilla-lavender)  [Elmhurst](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elmhurst) 1925's Seasonal assortment includes a Vanilla Lavender Botanical Blend that flavorfully combines oat and cashew plant milks to share a comforting, limited-edition dairy-free beverage. This seasonal [plant-based beverage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-horchata) is ready to be enjoyed hot or iced, or integrated into cocktails for an infusion of rich, real flavor from lavender extract. This [minimal-ingredient product](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malk-vanilla-almond) is made with a base of filtered water, whole-grain oats and cashews, plus cane sugar for sweetness, and natural flavors and lavender extract to create a beverage that's fit for spring and summer enjoyment. Packaged in a 100% recyclable carton made from FSC Certified paperboard, Elmhurst's Vanilla Lavender Botanical Blend delights ingredient-conscious and environmentally aware consumers alike. This highly requested variety joins others from the brand's Seasonal products like Oatnog, Apple Pie Spice and Pumpkin Spice. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 21% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Plant-based Botanical Beverages:** Exploring the fusion of plant milks with botanical flavors for unique beverage experiences. - **Minimal-ingredient Dairy-free Products:** Creating dairy-free beverages with a focus on simplicity and natural flavors. - **Eco-friendly Product Packaging Solutions:** Innovating with 100% recyclable cartons made from FSC Certified paperboard for sustainable branding. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food and beverage companies to tap into the growing demand for plant-based dairy alternatives with botanical twists. - **Natural Ingredients:** Potential for industries using natural ingredients to create minimalistic dairy-free products catering to ingredient-conscious consumers. - **Packaging and Sustainability:** Potential in the packaging industry to offer eco-friendly solutions like 100% recyclable cartons to brands aiming for sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spiced Apple Pie Creamers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elmhurst.md) - [Creamy Plant Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-cashew-milk.md) - [Plant-Based Lavender Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lavender-vanilla-almond-latte.md) - [Plant-Based Barista Coffee Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elmhurst-1925-product.md) - [Plant-Based Multi-Serve Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multi-serve-lattes.md) - [Maple Walnut Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-walnut-barista-edition.md) - [Low-Ingredient Unsweetened Alt Milks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elmhurst-1925-unsweetened.md) - [Plant-Based Eggnog](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oatnog.md) - [Minimal-Ingredient Cashew Creamers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cashew-creamers.md)