Vin Chaud, Latte, Salted Caramel... Who Is the Winner of Winter New Products at Coffee Shops?

Twosome Place, Coffee Bean, Tom N Toms, Hollys, Cafe Bene, etc.
Winter Season New Product Launches

[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Sunghye] Coffee shops have introduced a variety of new products for the winter season. From the representative winter drink, Vin Chaud, to sweet lattes and rich black tea, these beverages feature abundant visuals and flavors that perfectly match the cold weather.

On the 8th, according to the distribution industry, Twosome Place unveiled four signature winter drinks under the concept of ‘Winter Fantasy’: the signature Vin Chaud, the iced version called Winter Vin Blanc, the Black Tea Cream Cafe Latte where coffee and black tea cream blend smoothly, and the visually striking Cherry Frappe.

The signature Vin Chaud is Twosome’s representative signature drink introduced every winter season, designed to be enjoyed warm with a harmonious blend of deep red wine flavor and sweet fruit aroma. The newly introduced Winter Vin Blanc is a response to customers’ continuous requests to enjoy Vin Chaud iced. It is based on white wine with fresh and sweet fruits, allowing it to be enjoyed cool like a cocktail. Both drinks are non-alcoholic and can be enjoyed without concern according to preference.

The Black Tea Cream Cafe Latte, introduced alongside, is an attractive coffee beverage where the sweet taste of latte and the deep, rich aroma of black tea blend well. The cozy and luxurious visual, with black tea cream layered on coffee with condensed milk, catches the eye. The Cherry Frappe combines sweet cherries and smooth milk frappe, offering a sweet and refreshing taste, characterized by a colorful visual and hues reflecting the seasonal concept.

Coffeebean Korea launched three new drinks called ‘Speculoos’. Speculoos is Coffeebean’s first lineup of new winter season menu items for 2020, named after the small, flat-shaped cookie from Belgium. It is characterized by a rich cookie butter scent that pairs well with the cold winter weather.

First, the ‘Speculoos Latte’ is a drink blending low-fat milk and cookie powder, available both hot and iced. Especially in the hot version, cookie crumbs are sprinkled on top of the milk foam, allowing customers to enjoy a crispy texture as well.

It is also available as a blended drink with ice. The ‘Speculoos Iced Blended’ mixes coffee blend mix and cookie powder with ice, and when enjoyed with soft whipped cream, offers a richer taste experience. The blended drink is also served with cookie crumbs sprinkled on top of the whipped cream.

Tom N Toms released three types of Salted Caramel Revolution. Salted caramel, loved domestically for its sweet yet salty flavor, has formed a strong fan base and is widely used not only in coffee but also in ice cream, cookies, and macarons. Tom N Toms newly introduced winter menu items by combining salted caramel with dark chocolate, matcha, and black tea in a golden ratio with warm milk.

The Salted Caramel Dark Choco Latte maximizes the sweet and salty chocolate flavor by combining rich and deep dark chocolate with salted caramel. The Salted Caramel Black Tea Latte blends strongly brewed black tea with smooth steamed milk, topped with a specially developed salted caramel cream to allow the subtle charm of black tea to spread in the mouth.

The Salted Caramel Matcha Latte is characterized by a higher content of matcha raw material to bring out the unique slightly bitter taste of matcha. Matcha is a type of traditional Korean tea made by drying young tea leaves and grinding them into powder. Unlike tea brewed by steeping leaves in water, matcha allows consumption of the nutrients intact. The Salted Caramel Matcha Latte uses only high-quality domestic ingredients, offering a taste where the rich aroma of matcha and salted caramel blend exquisitely.

Hollys Coffee introduced the ‘Orion Milk Caramel Macchiato’ in collaboration with Orion Milk Caramel. Along with this, Hollys Coffee also launched its own winter signature menu and fruit drinks perfect for the winter season.

This Orion collaboration is special as it represents the ‘meeting of the originals.’ Hollys Coffee, which opened in 1998, is Korea’s first espresso coffee specialty store, and Orion is the brand that first launched milk caramel in Korea. Since its release in 1979, Orion Milk Caramel has maintained its position as the original authentic caramel, loved steadily by consumers.

The Orion Milk Caramel Macchiato was born from a newtro combination of the nostalgic snack ‘Milk Caramel’ and richly flavored ‘coffee.’ It features a harmonious blend of savory and rich espresso with a chewy milk caramel base made from fresh milk and cream, highlighting a diverse flavor harmony.

Caffe Bene introduced its winter season menu under the concept ‘Oh! My Sweet Holiday,’ conveying the message ‘Sweet winter, warm us.’

The menu consists of two beverages, one coffee, and one dessert: Rose Vin Chaud, Choco Bomb Latte, Choco Tiramisu Latte, and Red Velvet Cheesecake.

‘Rose Vin Chaud’ is a Vin Chaud enjoyed in Europe during winter, enhanced with Caffe Bene’s own recipe. It is a rose-colored non-alcoholic drink containing white and red wine, allowing one to experience the deep aroma of wine. The ‘Choco Bomb Latte’ is a chocolate drink with a deep and rich chocolate base combined with chocolate and cookies. The ‘Choco Tiramisu Latte’ features the harmony of mascarpone cheese flavor, sweet chocolate, and espresso. All beverage menus are available only in regular size. The dessert menu, ‘Red Velvet Cheesecake,’ features a velvet sheet with a striking red color layered with rich cream cheese.

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