Hot chocolate and tea are beloved beverages for the winter season, but David's Tea recently introduced a new way to enjoy both at the same time with its Hot Chocolate tea. The tea is made from a base of pu'erh and black tea, while the chocolate flavors are introduced through real chocolate chips, cacao nibs, chocolate curls, chocolate liquor and stevia extract.
This festive tea can be prepared either cold of hot as a winter treat that will satisfy all through the season.
Other festive David's Tea products that take inspiration from holiday food and beverages include mulled wine and gingerbread cookies. Crossing over different types of beverages to create new hybrids is becoming a popular way for brands to reintroduce familiar flavors with a twist.
Hot Chocolate-Inspired Teas
This Hot Chocolate Tea Offers a New Way to Enjoy Winter Beverages
Trend Themes
1. Hot Chocolate-inspired Teas - Crossing over different types of beverages to create new hybrids is becoming a popular way for brands to reintroduce familiar flavors with a twist.
2. Festive Tea Blends - Holiday-inspired tea blends are becoming popular as they offer a unique taste experience while also having nostalgic associations.
3. Real Flavor Additions - Using real ingredients like chocolate chips, cacao nibs and chocolate curls, provides an authentic taste experience that is appealing to consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry can explore more tea-drink hybrid products that offer a unique taste experience.
2. Artisanal Tea Blending - There is an opportunity for small tea shops to create their own distinctive blends that mix traditional flavors with unexpected tastes.
3. Gift Shop - Tea shops, gourmet food stores and online gift shops can feature tea gift sets that offer a range of holiday-inspired flavors and packaging.