
By The Tahona Society Editorial Team
Top 5 Trending Coffee Cocktails for the Holidays
Written by
The Tahona Society Editorial Team
Published on
Jan 24, 2025
Get ready for the game-changing ingredients of 2025! With ingredients such as adaptogens like ashwagandha or probiotics that enhance gut health, functional drinks are here to stay. Think of turmeric for its antioxidant power or medicinal mushrooms for skin and brain benefits. Essential oils like frankincense will bring a burst of flavor and wellness to your cocktail creations. Curious? The future of beverages is about to get a whole lot healthier!
Adaptogens are natural substances derived from plants and herbs that help the body adapt to stress, support homeostasis, and enhance overall well-being. They are thought to work by regulating the body’s stress response, improving energy levels, and supporting the immune system. Common adaptogens include:
Also known as Indian ginseng or winter cherry, this powerful herb is widely used in Ayurvedic medicine and is often consumed in powder, capsule, or tincture form. Ashwagandha is valued for its ability to lower cortisol levels, enhance energy, promote vitality, support memory, and focus, improve sleep quality, boost the immune system, and combat inflammation.
Commonly available as extracts or teas, the golden root or Arctic root is also an herb that thrives in cold, mountainous regions such as Siberia, Scandinavia, and the Arctic. It has been used for centuries in traditional medicine for its ability to combat physical and mental stress. The key benefits of Rhodiola are promoting emotional balance, fighting fatigue, increasing energy, improving mental clarity and concentration, alleviating depression, and protecting cells from damage caused by free radicals.
It is a popular herb known for its energizing and restorative properties. It has been used for centuries in traditional medicine across Asia and North America. The active compounds found in ginseng are ginsenosides (also called panaxosides), which are responsible for its health benefits. It can be consumed in various forms, such as teas, capsules, powders, and energy drinks.
Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng) is native to East Asia and is associated with boosting energy, stamina, and cognitive performance, while American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) is to North America and is used for its calming and immune-supportive properties.
Ginseng improves physical performance, enhances cognitive function, boosts the body’s natural defenses against illness, promotes relaxation and resilience, and helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels.
Deeply integrated into spiritual practices and symbolizing purification and protection, the Tulsi herb is commonly consumed as a tea, supplement, or in fresh or dried leaf form. Native to India, it is often referred to in Ayurvedic medicine as the “Queen of Herbs.”
It lowers cortisol levels, aids the body in managing stress, and fosters a sense of calm. Furthermore, it defends against infections, fights inflammation and oxidative stress, alleviates symptoms of colds, coughs, and other respiratory issues, regulates blood sugar levels, and supports digestive health.
This root vegetable, native to the high Andes of Peru, has been cultivated for over 2,000 years. Often called “Peruvian ginseng,” it is valued for its ability to enhance energy, stamina, and overall well-being. Maca resembles a turnip or radish and comes in a range of colors, including yellow, red, and black. Furthermore, it is rich in vitamins B, C, and E, as well as minerals like iron, calcium, potassium, and zinc. Likewise, it combats fatigue, boosts endurance, regulates hormones (especially during menopause or menstruation), improves libido, reduces anxiety and stress, and supports strong bones.
Maca is typically consumed in smoothies, teas, or baked goods. Its mildly nutty, earthy flavor makes it a versatile addition to many recipes.
With the ongoing emphasis on digestive health, beverages containing probiotics (beneficial bacteria) and prebiotics (the fiber that nourishes these bacteria) will remain popular.
Probiotic beverages like kombucha, kefir (a fermented milk drink), and fermented vegetable juices such as sauerkraut juice or kimchi brine, along with prebiotic drinks including chicory root beverages (often used as a coffee substitute), banana and oat drinks, dandelion tea, and apple cider vinegar, promote gut health by balancing the microbiome, enhancing digestion, and supporting immunity.
We already know that berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries) and citrus fruits are rich in antioxidants. However, did you know that you can incorporate other ingredients into your creative concoctions? Options include matcha tea, açaí, turmeric, grapes, cherries, kiwi, kale, carrots, sweet potatoes, bell peppers, chia seeds, flaxseeds, ginger, cloves, oregano, olive oil, coconut oil, dark chocolate, honey, and goji berries. Antioxidants are also known for their anti-inflammatory properties and their ability to combat cellular damage. These ingredients provide health benefits and add unique flavors to your cocktail menu in 2025!
Beverages enriched with vitamins and minerals, such as vitamins C, D, and zinc, are expected to become more popular, especially those that promote immune health. Formulas that combine multiple nutrients into a single drink will appeal to consumers seeking to simplify their daily supplement regimen.
Remember that you can include ingredients rich in vitamin D, such as fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, tuna, and sardines, egg yolks, and mushrooms (especially maitake). Don’t forget to consider zinc-rich options like oysters, crab, and lobsters, as well as pumpkin and sesame seeds, cashews and almonds, wheat germ and quinoa, along with cheese and milk.
Coffee and tea infusions with functional ingredients like collagen or medicinal herbs are likely to gain popularity. These drinks not only provide an energy boost but also offer added benefits for skin, joints, and mental health.
For example, regular coffee mixed with hydrolyzed collagen powder supports skin elasticity, hair growth, and joint health. Coffee infused with turmeric and sometimes black pepper helps absorb nutrients. In addition, turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties and promotes joint health. Coffee mixed with cinnamon also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits and supports blood sugar regulation.
Some options involve mushrooms as well. Coffee with a blend of medicinal mushrooms like Reishi, Chaga, Lion’s Mane, or cordyceps boosts the immune system, supports cognitive function, and relieves stress.
Teas are also great for healthy combinations. Peppermint tea with collagen helps digestion and skin health. Ginger and lemon tea are good for detox. Elderberry tea boosts the immune system, especially during the cold and flu season. Green tea with ginseng gives a natural energy boost. Turmeric and black pepper tea have anti-inflammatory benefits. Lemon balm tea is calming and reduces anxiety. Nettle leaf tea detoxifies and supports kidney health.
The use of essential oils in beverages is an emerging trend. It is an innovative way to enhance both flavor and health benefits. When used in the right amounts, many essential oils can add natural flavor and therapeutic properties to your cocktails!
Oily ingredients such as peppermint, lavender, lemon, orange, ginger, cinnamon, bergamot, clove, frankincense—a resin sourced from the bark of a tree native to the Arabian Peninsula and northeastern Africa—and eucalyptus, among others, will lend your aromatic and potentially therapeutic creations a unique, original, and authentic touch.
As we enter 2025, functional drinks are set to revolutionize the cocktail scene. With ingredients like adaptogens, these beverages offer an opportunity to nourish your body while delighting your taste buds. Essential oils, medicinal herbs, and nutrient-packed blends are more than just trends—they represent the future of wellness in every glass. Are you ready to craft cocktails that benefit both your mind and body?