COFFEE TRENDS

 COFFEE TRENDS

With another year gone at full tilt, coffee lovers manifested a substantial rise in coffee trends and, there’s still a lot of change to foresee in the upcoming year, 2022. 

Undoubtedly, since the pandemic whacked us all, there have been fluctuations in trends and markets at every corner of the world. But, innovations don’t wait for things to settle down. They just happen. 

Perennially, coffee lovers tend to expand. We see an enormous demand for coffee in the market with time. Whether it’s a coffee shop or a drive-through, we get to see people demanding different kinds of coffees every day. 

As we all have heard, ‘but even a bad cup of coffee is better than no coffee at all, isn’t it? Well, this frothy goodness, which is said to be a favourite drink of civilized people, can be prepared in many ways. 

But, 2021 marked the rise of a new coffee trend and method, i.e., Dalgona coffee! It took over the internet by storm, and people everywhere loved it. This will go on in 2022 as well, we assume.

With people inclining towards organic food and a healthy lifestyle, coffee lovers are predictably switching to plant-based milk instead of normal milk (animal milk). 

Also, many cafe owners are now minded towards installing milk taps to avoid plastic bottles. As we all know, plastic contributes to pollution and disrupts the overall healthy environment when it is decomposed. 

Here, we’ve gathered a few coffee trends that we predict will light up the upcoming years. 

HEALTHY (WHOLESOME) COFFEE

As stated earlier, people are now willing to work on their overall nourishment and try to endeavour healthier options in terms of lifestyle. 

Coffee is the main element of it. With a lot of people adopting vegan and keto trends, a switch to plant-based milk is expected, mainly oat milk. 

But, it can be any other kind e.g., soy milk, almond milk, etc. Well, whatever milk is used, or even if it’s a black one, coffee will still have the divine goodness it has for now. 

FLAVOURED COFFEE

In the previous years, the beverage industry has undergone a lot of revolutions, especially in terms of flavour. Keeping that in mind, new and attractive flavoured coffee might be a new trend in the following years, e.g., matcha, salted caramel, raspberry, etc. 

SNAPCHILLED COFFEE 

Cold-brew has always been popular amongst coffee enthusiasts. But, with this new technology of Snapchilling taking over the market like a wave, people have now found it to be a better replacement for cold-brew. 

There are different reasons for that. 

Firstly, Cold-brew is time-consuming, and the processing time is long. Furthermore, the ice dilutes the coffee, and it loses its aroma and flavour. 

On the other hand, Snapchilling is a quick process comparatively, and it enhances the flavour overall. Developed by MIT alumnus David Dussault, this process is marvellous for cold-brew lovers.

COFFEE BAGS 

We all are familiar with tea bags, but what if you see coffee bags gaining popularity? Exciting! No? 

Being passionate coffee fanatics, anything new associated with coffee always sparks a light in our minds. 

With that, we expect to see a rise in coffee bags usage with time as they’re portable and more convenient. Let’s wait till we see coffee being bagged and sold in the market. 

CANNED/BOTTLED COFFEE 

Canned and bottled coffees are now soaring up the market, especially amongst millennials and younger generations. This easy and portable method is becoming a popular trend. 

Coffee makers are also more focused on it as the method is convenient and doesn’t require installations of vending machines etc. 

DALGONA COFFEE 

As discussed earlier, Dalgona coffee is adored by all. This rich, luscious beverage is made by whipping instant coffee powder, sugar, and hot water.

This gives it a creamy texture and a delicious taste that almost everyone loves. 

It had become an increasingly well-known trend in 2021 when it took over the internet like a cloudburst, and we hope to see this in 2022 as well. 

BUTTERED (GREASED) COFFEE 

Coffee admirers are always in search of new things they can evolve around or seeking brand new, pristine ways to try with their cup of delight. 

Adding butter to coffee is adopted by many people now. This was a common trend with tea, but we can now witness it in coffees too. 

Some people claim it to link with great health benefits, e.g. more nutrients like Vitamin A. It still sounds a bit odd, but why not give it a try? It might light up your taste buds! 

COFFEE SUBSCRIPTION 

Since COVID battered us all, many people have turned to coffee subscriptions after having to deal with lockdown and bafflement. 

Well, who wouldn’t want their cuppa to be packed with goodness as per their requirement with a bonus of home delivery? I’m sure we all would do. 

Thus, coffee subscriptions are now becoming a growing trend, with many people looking out for convenience and lack of socializing or visiting the coffee shops. 

SUSTAINABLE COFFEE 

With the new year comes new reforms and trends, and increasing demand for sustainable coffee is one of them. Sustainable coffee is made and processed for sustainability, such as Organic, Fair Trade, and Rainforest Alliance. 

Sustainability can be achieved by proper crop management and irrigation methods. However, coffee shops and coffee processing plants are also supposed to avoid unsustainability to the desired level. 

This can easily be achieved by avoiding the decomposition of waste into lands and rivers and with the usage of recyclable cups, milk taps, or energy-friendly appliances. 

Withal, we’ve successfully enumerated the trends we predict to see in the next years as coffee has now become a culture that revolves around people. With popular ‘coffee breaks’ and a need for caffeine to wake you up in the morning, coffee is now relished by almost everyone. 

By Yusra Sumair

Reference: https://linchpinseo.com/trends-in-the-coffee-and-tea-industry/