With the pandemic dominating 2020, trends, our lives and coffee flavors have completely changed. Amidst the difficult times brought by Covid-19 a new trend of online tea and coffee shop online has emerged making one thing to remain the same is that people love their cup of joe. The type of cup of joe we consume has changed and it is about time we head into the new year with different coffee flavors to try. To give various flavors depends on the length of the roasting process of the coffee beans and this gives some of the best flavors we could ask for. Below are some of the flavors to try in 2021 and coffee shop online is gaining ground as a source of this beverage.
Dalgona
In March 2020 this Korean whipped beverage was popularized on TikTok and within the remaining months of the year, it was shared worldwide by millions of people. It contains four ingredients including sugar, water, milk and instant coffees. It has a simple composition and a pleasing presentation that captures the public attention using a fluffy whipped on top of iced milk. Various specialty dalgona recipes will emerge and below are some of the menus that will shake up in 2021.
- Seasonal Dalgona. It contains peppermint mocha or pumpkin spice latte and dalgona hybrids.
- Dalgona Boba Tea. Contains boba tea topped with whipped dalgona.
- Dirty Dalgona. This is a cross between dalgona and a dirty chai.
- Dalgona Affogato. This contains a whipped dalgona topped with gelato.
Turkish
This flavor contains extra-fine ground particles that are dissolved in water. This flavor has a powerful coffee bean taste and it is served up in small quantities in Turkish cups. To balance the strong bean flavor you can serve your cup with a cold water palette with a sweet item such as Turkish delight or chocolate.
How do you make Turkish flavor
The powdery Turkish grind consistency is the key ingredient in making this flavor, it is not easily achievable by most grinders and it requires the help of a Turkish grinder tool. Any variety can be ground to a Turkish consistency.
Vietnamese
The reason that the Vietnamese drinks are taking center stage of coffee in 2021 is that Vietnam is among the top exporters by volume. The majority of their coffee beans are from the Robusta species and among its characteristics include increased acidity, thicker mouthfeel and double caffeine strength. The two main flavors are ca phe trung and ca phe sua da and they have their unique way of preparation that offsets the strong flavor of the Robusta beans resulting in beverages that anyone can enjoy.
How to make ca phe trung
This flavor is rich in the Robusta species and it is topped with a fluffy meringue and sweetened by condensed milk, it can serve as a topper for either an iced or hot Robusta coffees. You can use espresso to extract the Robusta beans or French roast beans are also a good choice if you do not have the Robusta beans.
How to make ca phe sua
This is the most popular flavor through preparation, to make this flavor pour sweetened condensed milk into a cup and approximately 2 oz of Robusta beans are brewed on top. Once the coffees are brewed, add ice and serve.
In the coming year, you will not only be able to see different flavors of coffees but also some major trends that will shape how we will view coffee in 2021.
Environment-friendly packaging
This key trend came into action in 2020. Over time it keeps gaining ground and be sure to expect to see non-plastic cups and biodegradable for takeaways as there has been an increased awareness about the carbon footprint. The UN continues to promote the use of eco-friendly materials, besides both governments and brands are aiding in this movement by banning the use of plastics and promoting the use of alternatives. A good example is Starbucks who has replaced plastic straws with recyclable strawless lids as well as are using straws made of alternative material.
Agri-tourism
Similar to vineyards, consumers have grown their interest in touring facilities that extract and grow coffee beans. This interest has many possibilities and one of them is to into a profitable industry that allows coffee lovers to visit various farms whereby they can see how the beans are grown, extracted and brewed to get a hint of where the flavor comes from.
Subscriptions
Though it is a new trend it is here to stay. This trend was introduced several years ago to deal with the demand that consumers had for different flavors and online shopping as most consumers preferred the delivery of their coffees at their doorsteps. Subscriptions allow consumers to get their product delivered to them on monthly basis without the need to go through all the hassle and bustle of going to the store each time they ran out of products.
Drive throughs
A cup of joe is best served hot and fresh, this trend will be very present in the upcoming year. It minimizes contact thus meaning it is safer than outdoor seating and thus greatly reduces the chances of contracting the virus.
Automation
To help reduce the cost and increase efficiency is automation and it is one of the biggest trends in any industry. In the year to come be sure to see fewer bartenders and more kiosks, larger chains are investing in automated machines that enable the brewing of coffees with only one tap or do not require the help of humans. Covid-19 is among the reasons why businesses are opting for machines because it is cost-friendly and it has a lower reliance on labor.
