Flavour trends are increasingly unconventional, but is this what specialty coffee consumers truly want?
Key takeaways Sweet and spicy, umami, and “newstalgia” are some of the predicted flavour trends for 2026. Innovation in coffee processing has also created more “unconventional” flavours. But most specialty coffee consumers want consistency and reliability. Successful flavour innovation, particularly with limited-time drinks and co-fermented coffees, demands quality. Recent research shows that flavour trends are […]