In 2025, consumers are seeking new experiences that are healthy and visually appealing. In other words, coffee shop beverages are rapidly evolving.
Açaí, the superfood from Brazil, often appears on menus in its famous form, the açaí bowl. But did you know it can also be found in an unexpected form: coffee?
In this article, we explain why and how to add açaí coffees to your menu, with practical examples of recipes to try and surprise your customers.
Why combine açaí with coffee?
A response to new customer expectations
Customers, especially younger generations and coffee shop enthusiasts, expect much more than a simple espresso. They are looking for:
- healthy beverages made with natural, minimally processed ingredients,
- original recipes that challenge traditional conventions,
- and photogenic products that are easy to share on social media
In this context, açaí ticks all the boxes!
- It is perceived as a superfood rich in antioxidants, fiber, and healthy fatty acids.
- It has an intense purple color that is highly attractive visually.
The coffee and açaí duo: a distinctive feature
By combining coffee and açaí, you offer an alternative to the traditional latte with genuine nutritional added value.
It’s also a way to stand out in a competitive market:
- The range of caffeinated beverages is constantly evolving. Adding a signature açaí range positions you within a long-term trend.
- You appeal to customers who value natural and sustainable products, especially if your açaí is organic, traceable, and sourced through a sustainable supply chain.
Açaí: how can you use it in beverages?
Which Nossa! products should you use for your recipes?
At Nossa!, we recommend three products suited to barista applications. Each has its own specific features. The choice is yours, depending on the flavor you’re looking for and the style of beverage you offer.
The açaí-guarana sachet (100 g)
- Ready to use and lightly sweetened
- Perfect for signature recipes such as açaí latte or dalgona coffee
- Typical Brazilian flavor (a subtle taste of guarana and red berries)
It’s our best-seller for beverages!
The intense açaí sachet (100 g)
- A more intense flavor, very rich in acai purée.
- Ideal for fans of recipes with a strong personality
- Unsweetened: plan to add a small amount of sweetener to drinks (agave syrup, coconut sugar…)
The classic unsweetened acai sachet (100 g)
- Natural purée with no added sugar
- Useful if you want to fully customize the drink (amount of sugar, fruit blends, sweet topping…)
All our products are frozen, ready to use, and keep for a long time without any loss of quality.
Pair acai with the right ingredients
To enhance acai in coffee, here are a few recommendations:
The most suitable milks
- Oat milk: neutral, foams well, and is very popular with baristas
- Soy/almond milk: low in sugar, widely used in light versions
- Cow's milk: the classic option for a smooth texture and dense foam, ideal for fans of more traditional recipes
It's the details that make the difference
- With latte art, use the milk foam to create attractive patterns on the surface of the drink.
- Add a few toppings: coconut shavings, cocoa powder, etc
These small touches enhance the drink's perceived value and create a “wow” effect.
3 trendy acai recipe ideas to offer your customers
Acai latte
A reinvented classic. Espresso, plant-based milk, and a sachet of acai-guarana for a refreshing, energizing drink.
Acai Dalgona coffee
The famous whipped coffee foam on an acai fruit base. A recipe that remains just as trendy.
Acai cold brew
Cold-brew coffee served with a smooth cream made from acai purée. The ultimate summer drink.
Adopt super coffees today
Offering acai coffee means responding to major trends - namely wellness, naturalness, and originality.
With an easy-to-integrate format, controlled costs, and strong marketing potential, acai coffee can become a real differentiator on your menu.
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