# Tea-Infused Caramel Popcorn This Chai Caramel Corn Recipe Adds a Touch of Spice to a Sweet Snack By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-08-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-corn-recipe References: [buzzfeed](https://www.buzzfeed.com/spoonuniversity/diy-popcorn-recipes?utm_term=.wwMJl0lLy) & [spoonuniversity](http://spoonuniversity.com/recipe/chai-caramel-corn/?utm_source=buzzfeed&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=content-partnerships) This caramel corn recipe is an alternative popcorn treat you can easily recreate at home. From Northwestern University student Isabelle Carter, the Chai Caramel Corn is described as "salty, sweet and way better than a Starbucks chai latte." The simple tea-infused popcorn can be made with a few staple ingredients including cinnamon, sugar and butter. Although it involves making homemade caramel, you also get to use the microwave for the popcorn and a couple of chai tea bags instead of dealing with loose leaf tea. The chai caramel corn recipe can be enjoyed any time of year, but this would make a particularly tasty snack during colder autumn and winter months when you would prefer to be cozy at home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Tea-infused Snacks:** Creating unique snacks infused with tea flavors can provide a differentiation opportunity for food companies, particularly those targeting health-conscious consumers. - **Alternative Popcorn Treats:** Innovating with new flavor profiles for popcorn snacks can help companies stand out in a crowded market and attract customers looking for unique snack options. - **Microwaveable Recipes:** Developing easy-to-make recipes that can be prepared in the microwave can appeal to time-strapped consumers looking for convenient and quick snack options. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can take advantage of the trend for tea-infused snacks by incorporating unique and healthy tea flavors into their products. - **Snack Food:** The snack food industry can capitalize on the trend for alternative popcorn treats by developing creative and unique flavors to attract consumers looking for new and interesting snack options. - **Home Cooking:** The home cooking industry can develop recipe books and online resources that focus on easy-to-make microwaveable snack recipes to cater to time-strapped consumers looking for convenient options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Umami Matcha Latte Popcorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matcha-latte-popcorn.md) - [Sweet Cinnamon Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-butter-microwave-popcorn.md) - [Popcorn-Flavored Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caffe-latte-popcorn.md) - [Asian-Inspired Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tochi.md) - [Festive Biscuit-Flavored Popcorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-kitchen-gingerbread.md) - [Craft Cocktail Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eatable.md) - [Winter-Inspired Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-chocolate-marshmallow-popcorn.md) - [Meal-Inspired Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorn-line.md) - [Holiday Snack-Inspired Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-corn-chex.md)