Ethnic drinks on the upswing

Younger diners in particular are open to coffees with some international flair. Twenty-two percent of consumers age 18-34 say they would consider ordering Thai or Vietnamese iced coffee, says Technomic’s recent Ethnic Food & Beverage Trend Report. Turkish coffee demonstrates the same level of appeal within a slightly older demographic: Twenty-two percent of consumers over age 35 say they would consider ordering that variety.