Tea belongs to this category of products, which have “redefined” their place in our daily diet. In general, the habit of tea in our country was often limited only to the cases when someone had a cold or when it was very cold. This perception has now changed and tea has entered our lives for good. Besides being rich in catechins and many other nutrients, its systematic consumption can only be beneficial for the human body. Precisely for this reason, we no longer find it only in the classic tea bags or in bulk, but also in many other forms. Today, we see that the demand around tea is as follows:
1. “Quality” tea
There has long been a strong demand for “quality” and more special teas, moving away from the classics like Darjeeling. Consumers are no longer limited to the common options, but search, search and taste to find the tea that suits them. The issue has long ceased to be a simple matter, the demands are rising and there is more knowledge.
2. Mix: tea, herbs and spices
Many are now choosing to add herbal blends to their tea as well. It is not consumed by itself. Indicatively, the addition of ginger is very common now while enjoying its own benefits.
3. Cocktail
Tea-based cocktails have begun to gain more and more supporters. And here let’s make the following distinction that non-alcoholic cocktails with tea also have great potential. They taste good, are cool and healthier. Tea in general makes a great base ingredient in many cocktail recipes.
4. Bubble tea
New entry. This is a new trend. It is a drink for which a mixture of hot or cold tea, fresh fruit, fruit juice and milk is usually used. All this, of course, in combination with “popping boba”, tiny fruit-flavored bubbles. Depending on the combination, other flavors are created. There are now shops in Athens that sell the drink in question.
5. Ready to drink tea
Ready-to-drink teas existed and continue to exist, gaining more and more audiences. What is changing, or rather developing, is that it is a market that is growing with new flavors and aromas.
6. Thoughts on the origin of tea
With the advent of the pandemic, more and more people are shopping online and are increasingly concerned about the origin and quality of the food and drinks they consume, and this drink is no exception to this general perception.
7. Plant milks in tea
Plant-based milks are becoming increasingly popular for teas. Many people think that plant milks add more flavor to their tea, especially oat milk. Thus, the demand rises.
8. Tea drops
Tea Drops are a combination of tea, fruit, herbs, spices and natural oils, as capsules that dissolve. You just need hot water, an easy solution for the office. Abroad there is a strong trend.
9. More options in the menus
Of course, the increased demand for tea would not leave the focus unaffected. Tea lovers are no longer satisfied with one or two standard options on the menu, but want many suggestions.
