# Malt Shop Tea Flavors This Caffeine-Free Tea From DavidsTea was Inspired by the Banana Split By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-07-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caffeinefree-tea References: [davidstea](http://www.davidstea.com/banana-split?&TF=D36B1B50DFA0&DEID=) & [davidstea](http://www.davidstea.com/rooibos-en) This caffeine-free tea has a nostalgic dessert flavor that's like bringing an ice cream parlor to your cup. New from [DavidsTea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latte-blends), the Banana Split blend is a rooibos tea that won't keep you up at night. Rich and creamy, the treat-like tea blend features ingredients like [banana and cocoa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-chocolate-peanut-butter-banana) as well as green rooibos, calendula and meringue powder. Invented in 1904 by pharmacist David Evans Strickler, the banana split typically consists of three scoops of ice cream plus a sliced banana and chocolate sauce drizzle. This caffeine-free tea incorporates the classic malt shop dish into a sundae-themed beverage you can enjoy any day. Made from a South African plant, rooibos is an antioxidant-packed tea variety. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Caffeine-free Tea:** Opportunity to create innovative tea blends that mimic nostalgic flavors without the effects of caffeine. - **Nostalgic Dessert Flavors:** Opportunity to develop food and beverage products that evoke childhood memories and create a sense of nostalgia. - **Sundae-themed Beverages:** Opportunity to create unique and indulgent beverage options inspired by classic ice cream parlor treats. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Tea Industry:** Opportunity for tea companies to explore and expand their product offerings, tapping into the demand for caffeine-free options and nostalgic flavors. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Opportunity to develop new products that cater to consumers' desire for nostalgic dessert flavors and unique beverage experiences. - **Flavoring Industry:** Opportunity for flavoring companies to create innovative blends that capture the taste of nostalgic desserts and can be used in various food and beverage applications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Specialty Latte Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latte-blends.md) - [Decadent Cafe-Grade Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-cream-drinks.md) - [Aromatic Iced Tea Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tahiti-delight.md) - [Decadent Dessert Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almost-tea-dessert-tea.md) - [Rooibos Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rooibos-chocolate-bar.md) - [Ice Cream Dessert Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bad-ass-coffee-of-hawaii.md) - [Mocktail Tea Sample Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mocktail-tea.md) - [Chocolate-Dipped Banana Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolatedipped-banana.md) - [Refreshing Iced Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iced-tea-blends.md)