Your morning coffee is about to get a surprisingly savory twist.
Torani has named Sweet Miso its 2027 Flavor of the Year, turning the Japanese staple into a syrup designed for coffee, matcha and other drinks.
The new Torani Puremade Sweet Miso Syrup combines roasted
miso flavor and umami with caramelized sweetness for a drink that's both sweet and savory. The brand says it was inspired by the depth of white, yellow and red miso.
And if miso syrup sounds unusual, that's the point. Torani is betting that the combination of sweet and savory flavors, will be a major beverage trend in 2027, appearing in everything from lattes and matcha to dirty sodas and mocktails.
"Sweet Miso reflects our belief in a more layered approach to indulgence, with savory notes adding depth to the drinks people already love. It brings the sweet-and-savory combination known as ‘swavory’ into everyday beverage experiences,” Andrea Ramirez, Senior Manager of Consumer & Customer Market Insight, told USA TODAY.
The Flavor of the Year picks began in 2022 with Salted Egg Yolk with last year’s winner being Forest Pine. The company continuously tried to translate global culinary flavors into something people feel excited to try, according to Ramirez.
“We want our flavor forecasting to inspire someone’s next favorite drink,” the Torani representative said.
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Torani Sweet Miso Drink Recipes
Sweet Miso Cold Brew
- Ice
- 2 tbsp. Torani Sweet Miso Syrup
- 12 oz cold brew
- Top with 2-3 tbsp Brown Sugar Apple Cold Foam
- Brown Sugar Apple Cold Foam
- 2 Tbsp. Torani Brown Sugar Syrup
- 2 Tbsp. Torani Apple Syrup
- 1 Cup Heavy Cream
- Combine ingredients with a frother and mix until thickened
Swavory Matcha
- 1 Tbsp. Torani Sweet Miso Syrup
- 2 Tsp. Matcha
- 2 oz Hot Water
- 1 Cup milk
- Ice
- Whisk matcha with hot water. Stir in Sweet Miso Syrup. Add ice + milk in a glass. Pour matcha over milk.
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