If you’re a foodie with an adventurous palate, then you probably like to keep up with the latest trends when it comes to food and drink. Luckily, companies are always coming up with tonnes of exciting new things to try. So, what are some of the hottest beverage trends?
This guide will fill you in on everything you need to know. Read on to learn all about the most up-to-date trends that people are going crazy for right now.
1. CBD Beverages
CBD in general has been growing in popularity over the past several years. So it should come as no surprise that it’s made its way into the beverage industry by now. Today, you can purchase a CBD version of practically any beverage.
There’s CBD coffee, CBD sports recovery drinks, there’s even CBD water! CBD has tonnes of cool bodily benefits and it can be great for relaxation. So this is one drinks trend that’s well worth a try.
2. Healthy Beverages
For a while now, the world seems to have been on a health kick. While this trend might not be new, it’s one that every beverage development company is always looking for a new angle on. Five years ago, it may have been wheatgrass shots and green smoothies.
Today, however, with advances in science and medicine, there are far more interesting options on the market. Drinks with immunity-boosting ingredients, vegan protein shakes, flavored kombucha, coconut water—they’re here to stay.
3. Clean Beverages
Clean eating is another trend that’s gotten big in the past few years, and it has extended all the way into the drinks industry. Clean food and drinks are considered to be items that have been through as little processing as possible and contain as few preservatives as possible.
Organic, unprocessed drinks such as CLEAN Cause have taken the world by storm. They’re also becoming popular for another reason: as an alternative to alcohol—which brings us to our next point…
4. Non-Alcoholic Drinks
The generation that’s about to be of drinking age drinks less alcohol than either of the two that proceeded it. This is a trend that drinks companies are cashing in on.
It’s now easier than ever before to be teetotal. Non-alcoholic beer, non-alcoholic wines, and cocktails—you name it, they’ve already made it!
5. Bold Flavors
Possibly as a response to the pared-back flavors that drinks like La Croix and White Claw have given us, big and bold flavors are the hot new thing. Loud and single-note flavors are what the people want. And the beverage industry is more than happy to give it to them.
The Biggest Beverage Trends Coming Your Way
These are just a few of the biggest beverage trends you’re likely to notice in 2022. We’re excited to see what else the next year has in store. If you’re looking for more features on food and drinks, check out the rest of our articles now.
