What’s Brewing with Gen Z: Coffee Trends That Change Overnight

What’s Brewing with Gen Z: Coffee Trends That Change Overnight

If there’s one thing constant about Gen Z and coffee, it’s change. Their coffee trends evolve faster than a TikTok dance routine — and keeping up with what’s in vogue is half the fun.

Trending Now

• Iced Everything: Cold brew and iced lattes dominate, even in winter.
• Flavor Experiments: Lavender, pumpkin spice, and even cereal-infused brews.
• Whipped & Frothy: From Dalgona to new frothy creations.
• Alt-Milks as Norms: Oat, almond, and soy are no longer alternatives — they’re essentials.
• Matcha & Hybrid Drinks: Espresso-matcha lattes and coffee-tea blends are on the rise.

How Often Do Trends Change?

Coffee trends among Gen Z shift constantly:

• Every season: Pumpkin spice in fall, peppermint in winter, floral syrups in spring, fruity iced lattes in summer.
• Every viral post: One TikTok can make a new coffee recipe (like “Proffee” — protein + coffee) trend overnight.
• Every café innovation: Local experiments often spark global obsessions.

While older generations stuck to the same cup daily, Gen Z thrives on novelty. Coffee is their playground, and trends will keep shifting at lightning speed. The one constant? Their love for coffee isn’t going anywhere.