A new social media trend is taking over TikTok and Instagram and pushing thousands of people outside their comfort zones in the best way possible. If you have been stuck ordering the same coffee drink every time on repeat or scared to try a new drink, consider this trend to be your next best friend.
What is the “My Coffee Order” trend?
The trend is just as simple as it sounds but can also be very chaotic. This is a trend where people search “what is my coffee order?” on TikTok and then try and order the exact drink that pops up first on their search feed. Results range from lattes, cold brews, and frapps from Starbucks, 7 Brew, and Dunkin’. It gets people to try drinks that are complex and different from their go-to. It’s inspiring because people are trying new things they have never seen or tried before.
How does it work?
Head into the app, go into the search bar, and type in “What is my coffee order?” The first video that pops up is the exact coffee order you have to buy on your next trip to Starbucks, Dunkin’, or your favorite small and local cafe. It’s a challenge. No second guessing, customizing, or scrolling through for a better option; you commit to the first result and order exactly as it is shown.
There are so many coffee shops — local or chains — and so many drink options— lattes, cold brews, different syrups. Because of this, a lot of avid coffee drinkers like myself, like to order the same/safest drink every time. This trend gets you out of that rut.
Who is participating?
We were unable to find an exact creator who kicked this trend off, but a lot of rising TikTok creators helped push this trend even further onto people’s feed. Kelly Gonzalez, known as @HoneyBobaBear, participated in the trend, joking that her order is seven lines long and that she had to write it all out because it was so detailed. When she orders the venti iced triple espresso with light caramel drizzle, two pumps of brown sugar, one pump of sugar-free vanilla, one pump white mocha, a splash of oat milk, and brown sugar cold foam the barista even reacts and asks if she saw it online which makes her laugh as she says, “It’s my coffee order.” After trying the drink she says she really likes it and that it tastes great, but honestly admits that it’s sweet and calls it a “sugar bomb.”
Sydney Everyhart, @sydneyrenayeverhart, also got in on the trend. Her coffee was a Teddy Graham latte, which she ordered as a venti iced espresso, one pump honey blend syrup, a small splash of oat milk, two pumps of brown sugar syrup, a cup lined with caramel sauce, brown sugar cream cold foam, and cinnamon. While drinking it, she suggests she would personally use less espresso, but after adjusting and sipping it properly, she calls it “perfection.” As a huge Teddy Graham fan, she fully loves the drink, rates it a 10/10, and credits whoever originally created the order for the viral recipe.
While no one really started this trend, influencers like Emma Chamberlain are the face of coffee in social media and paved the way for experimental coffee culture online. From DIY recipes to fun and aesthetically pleasing coffee routines, she inspired others to make and try new coffee which can feel fun, approachable and worth sharing online.
So, next time you’re heading out for coffee, don’t overthink it, just pull out your phone, go on TikTok and search, “My Coffee Order” in the search bar, and let TikTok decide that day. It really is not that hard, trust me.