Based on a recent study conducted by Sterling-Rice Group – the culinary landscape is changing in a way that supports longer-term growth for many trends. The study, which was aided by restauranteurs, chefs & experts on a global scale, shows a top 6 for “trendjectories” that are destined to become impossible to ignore. Coffee+Spice: Coffee is getting kicked up a notch with flavors highlighted throughout the coffee itself (cinnamon, herbs). Homage is paid to Asia with U-mami (Chinese street food) and Trendy Tea and The Chickpea (a blend of Chinese, Laotian, Indian, and Thai) both making the hot list. Moringa, a superfood originating from the Tree of Life & Slow Dough, which boasts a longer fermentation time and easier digestion process, are also expected to be very on-trend. Last but not least, objectification and perfecting pictures of food on social media sites such as Instagram will still rule the food world.

Key Takeaways:

• An international team of restaurant owners, foodies, and chefs are making culinary predictions for 2018.
• One of their picks is a rise in slow fermented dough for use in bread and pizzas that will add a unique pop to old favorites.
• They also think all things tea will move to the fore as herbal Asian flavors will charge into cups on their way to diners’ palates.

“Coffee + Spice is Everything Nice: Say goodbye to café lattes and hello to the flavor and functional benefits that herbs and spices add; think chai-style coffee or coffee layered with flavors of cinnamon, orange zest and clove.”

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