Core Insights - The beverage industry is experiencing a seasonal shift with the introduction of autumn and winter-themed drinks, leading to a total of 77 new products launched by the top ten tea and coffee brands in October, an increase of 11.59% compared to August [2][4]. Tea Beverage Trends - Among tea brands, Cha Bai Dao leads with six new products, followed by Gu Ming with five, and Yi He Tang and CoCo with four each [4]. - The tea segment has seen a significant rise in milk tea offerings, with 30 new milk tea products launched in October, accounting for 83.33% of all new tea products, while fruit tea introductions have decreased to only three [8]. - Classic ingredients like taro and brown sugar pearls are being emphasized, with brands like Mi Xue Bing Cheng and Hu Shang A Yi focusing on multiple new taro products [21]. Coffee Beverage Trends - In the coffee sector, Lucky Coffee is the most active, launching ten new products, while Ruixing follows with seven [4]. - The trend towards richer flavors is evident, with 22 new milk coffee products introduced, making up 52.38% of all new coffee products [11]. - Innovative flavor combinations are being explored, such as salty-sweet boundaries and regional specialties, with products like Ruixing's salty milk tea and Ken Yue's rose milk latte [21]. Cross-Category Innovations - The boundaries between tea and coffee categories are increasingly blurred, with brands like Hu Shang A Yi and Gu Ming introducing coffee products, while coffee brands like Ruixing and Starbucks are venturing into non-coffee beverages [14]. - Green tea is the most frequently used base in new drinks, appearing in 10 products, which is 28.6% of the total, followed by black tea and flower tea [14]. Seasonal Ingredients - Seasonal ingredients are prominently featured, with cheese and pumpkin appearing in new products from multiple brands, enhancing the seasonal and comforting attributes of the drinks [20].