# Blueberry Ginger Refreshments This Blueberry Iced Tea Recipe Comes with Fun and Fruity Ice Cubes By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-06-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueberry-iced-tea References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/alisoncaporimo/next-level-tea) & [familyfreshcooking](http://www.familyfreshcooking.com/2014/06/11/sparkling-blueberry-ginger-iced-tea/) If you are looking for a way to spruce up your summer time beverages, this blueberry iced tea is an excellent (not to mention tasty) choice. The anti-oxidant-packed drink is from Marla Meridith. The Sparkling Blueberry Ginger Iced Tea is the perfect pool-side refreshment, but is also a delicious option to serve at a social gathering. For an extra punch of flavor, the blogger also used blueberry ice cubes. To make your own blueberry iced tea at home, you can use [Tetley](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/live-tea-collection) black and green tea or go with your own favorite tea bags. You'll also need [blueberry juice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incrediblu) and alcohol-free ginger beer. For a more gingery taste, just add ginger juice. You can also eschew the alcohol-free part for a more adult take on the libation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Summer Beverage Refreshments:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to create unique and flavorful summer beverages that incorporate fun and fruity ice cubes. - **Anti-oxidant-packed Drinks:** Companies can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by developing new anti-oxidant-packed drink options that cater to health-conscious consumers. - **Alcohol-free Ginger Drinks:** There is a potential for disruptive innovation in the market for alcohol-free ginger drinks, as consumers seek flavorful alternatives to traditional alcoholic beverages. ### Where This Applies - **Beverage:** The beverage industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating unique and flavorful ingredients in their products, such as blueberries and ginger. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can capitalize on the trend of anti-oxidant-packed drinks by developing and promoting products that offer health benefits and satisfy consumer demand for nutritious beverages. - **Alcohol and Spirits:** The alcohol and spirits industry can tap into the market for alcohol-free ginger drinks by creating innovative and flavorful options that cater to consumers who prefer non-alcoholic beverages. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Refreshing Iced Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iced-tea-blends.md) - [Summer-Ready Refreshng Tea Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refreshing-tea-blend.md) - [Beverage-Boosting Tea Sachets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-forts-cold-brew.md) - [Blueberry-Spiked Hard Kombuchas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueberry-hard-kombuchas.md) - [Blueberry Elderflower Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueberry-elderflower-beverages.md) - [Blueberry-Based Tequila Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueberry-tequila-cocktails.md) - [Craft Iced Tea Sachets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-camp-iced-tea.md) - [Summery Boba-Filled Cafe Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-berry-refreshers.md) - [Eclectic Ice Tea Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-tea-kit.md)