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title: "Turning Up the Heat: Hot Beverage Trends Are Rising Across the Country"
description: Hot beverage consumption is growing among younger people seeking the health benefits of tea and coffee. Learn why offering hot beverages matters.
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** 3 min. read

# Turning Up the Heat: Hot Beverage Trends Are Rising Across the Country

**Written by [Brad Partch](https://www.bernicks.com/blog/author/brad-partch)**

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American director and screenwriter David Lynch once said, “Even a bad cup of coffee is better than no coffee at all.” and as it turns out, consumers agree.

Americans are drinking more coffee than ever — consumption is up 5% since 2015, [62% of people drink coffee daily](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ncausa.org/Newsroom/NCA-releases-Atlas-of-American-Coffee&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1658845515030679&usg=AOvVaw0m6FT6QOfItvYhXgogLZEu), and the average consumption rate is climbing by more than three cups per day.

## Hot Beverages Year ‘Round

Despite what you might think, hot beverage options aren’t just for winter. Studies show that drinking hot beverages in summer [can actually cool you down](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/a-hot-drink-on-a-hot-day-can-cool-you-down-1338875/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1658845515031339&usg=AOvVaw39ko0acoEaOwALCrk5f6R1) by reducing heat stored in the body and producing extra sweat to cool you down as it evaporates. Similarly, research indicates that[ hot-dispensed beverage](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://blog.bernicks.com/blog/hot-beverage-options-keeping-people-warm-on-chilly-days&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1658845515031668&usg=AOvVaw2p1uMFz_2B-8hvBrYpAIUP) consumption stays steady throughout the year, and [more than 50% of folks prefer hot coffee](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/coffee-poll_n_5902284&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1658845515031923&usg=AOvVaw1u5ype782zXmJ_Ub3d55jn).

Are you offering coffee and other hot beverages in your lineup? If not, you’re missing an opportunity.

## Let’s Look at the Numbers

- The [market size](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.ibisworld.com/industry-statistics/market-size/coffee-snack-shops-united-states/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1658845515032672&usg=AOvVaw3e34v-8OD0Cfmnz-V9W4ic) for coffee and snack shops in 2022 is $48.4 billion.
- Growth from 2017 to 2022 was 2.8%, increasing faster than the overall economy.
- Office workers are one of the most prominent groups of coffee drinkers. The average U.S. office employee drinks [20 cups of coffee each week](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://brewsmartly.com/coffee-statistics/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1658845515033233&usg=AOvVaw2Z4zjNe0mTNHMunT5k0TiO).
- Tea, the fastest-growing [hot beverage](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/us-hot-drinks-market&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1658845515033620&usg=AOvVaw0Zfo_tB_IIqibWfMaS1I-1) in the U.S., is expected to grow at a rate of 4.1% through 2025.

Overall, hot beverage consumption is growing thanks to increased awareness among millennials and younger people seeking the health benefits of tea and coffee.

## Consumers Want Options When It Comes to Hot Beverages

Gone are the days of limited hot beverage offerings. Today, the demand for a variety of premium and specialty hot beverages is practically endless. From coffee and cappuccino to herbal-infused teas and kombucha, having the products to satisfy diverse consumer tastes is essential.

As a full-service distribution and beverage supplier, Bernick’s can provide you with the necessary pieces to keep your customers and employees happy while increasing revenue.

Our expansive product portfolio and [hot beverage specialists](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://resources.bernicks.com/talk-to-a-hot-beverage-specialist?__hssc%3D261197458.3.1441989716670%26__hstc%3D261197458.1256dc4c2791f540dd7b6538cc5a9411.1426696447685.1441984751986.1441989716670.60%26hsCtaTracking%3D010da012-6c9d-4557-ab9b-416ccf24c672%257C6166034e-0896-4807-a10d-e25933bf0455&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1658845515034893&usg=AOvVaw0mBNXyknlLLvJzQU-SKGUe) help you select the proper hot beverage setup for your patrons. We have the [most popular coffee brands on the market](https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bernicks.com/products/coffee/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1658845515035215&usg=AOvVaw3D6gspIsP3T5iDVsywv8Tn), offered in K-cups and traditional grounds, including:

- Caribou Coffee
- Pure Leaf
- New England Coffee
- Starbucks
- [Wolfgang Puck](https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.wpcoffee.com/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1658845515036007&usg=AOvVaw3bZAUZVmrVqoRfpuZ7Z6Kk)

Want to go the extra mile? Add syrups, creamers, and sweeteners like Coffee-Mate to elevate your product line and make you a true destination for specialty coffee, tea, and other hot beverages.

Don't underestimate the power of hot beverages for your employees and customers. Update or expand your hot beverage offerings today.

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**Published on: **Jul 27, 2022

**Topics: ** [Hot Beverage](https://www.bernicks.com/blog/topic/hot-beverage)

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