Spring coffee trends 2026 at a glance
Spring 2026 is all about light, creamy flavors and a smooth texture. Iced lattes, cold brew, and drinks topped with cold foam dominate. The “layered in a glass” look is part of the trend, making coffee feel more like a café treat.
Quick overview: 5 coffee flavors trending right now
Lavender: floral and fresh, often in iced lattes, chai, and matcha
Pistachio: nutty and creamy, dessert-like without feeling heavy
Toasted coconut: warm, sunny sweetness that works especially well iced
Ube: mild sweetness with a silky profile, often in purple iced drinks
Banana: sweet and bold, popular in spring limited-edition lattes
What these trending coffee flavors taste like
Lavender coffee
Flavor profile: floral, soft vanilla notes, a gentle herbal finish
Pairs well with: chai, matcha, light roasts, oat milk, vanilla foam
Ordering tip: start with a lighter sweetness level and add cold foam for a smoother finish
Pistachio coffee
Flavor profile: roasted nut, creamy richness, sometimes a white-chocolate vibe
Pairs well with: espresso, cold brew, dairy or barista-style oat milk
Ordering tip: pistachio shines in an iced latte where the nutty notes stay clean and balanced
Toasted coconut coffee
Flavor profile: toasted sweetness, tropical warmth, rounded and smooth
Pairs well with: cold brew, iced latte, chai, coconut-style toppings
Ordering tip: ask for a creamy topper or foam if available—it gives the drink that “signature menu” feel
Ube coffee
Flavor profile: mild sweetness, silky and soft, sometimes lightly nutty
Pairs well with: coconut, vanilla, iced lattes and foamy toppings
Ordering tip: ube is often seasonal—look for purple drinks or “ube coconut” style names on spring menus
Banana coffee
Flavor profile: dessert-forward, soft sweetness, “bakery in a cup” energy
Pairs well with: espresso, latte bases, foam, sometimes caramel notes
Ordering tip: choose an iced latte and add extra foam if you want a more indulgent, creamy finish
Which chains typically serve these spring flavors
Starbucks
Flavors to look for: lavender, pistachio, toasted coconut, ube
Common drink styles: iced lattes, chai-based drinks, cold brew, seasonal specials with cold foam
Good to know: some flavors reappear frequently and may be available beyond a short campaign—especially pistachio and coconut-inspired drinks
Dunkin’
Flavors to look for: banana and other dessert-style latte flavors
Common drink styles: spring limited-edition lattes, espresso-based specials, foam-forward drinks
Good to know: menus vary by country and region, but banana flavors tend to show up in spring campaigns
Costa Coffee
Flavors to look for: Spanish latte-inspired drinks and sometimes pistachio
Common drink styles: creamy latte profiles with caramel-like notes and seasonal variations
Good to know: certain flavors can be tied to specific formats or concepts and may differ between markets
Caffè Nero
Flavors to look for: nutty, bakery-style combinations (often with honey or pecan notes)
Common drink styles: lattes built around oat bases and sweet-nutty flavor profiles
Good to know: chains with a strong café-and-bakery identity tend to pick up nut-forward spring flavors quickly
