# Glittering Hot Chocolates This Glitter Chai Hot Chocolate Recipe Boasts a Sophisticated Sparkle By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-12-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chai-hot-chocolate References: [blog.davidstea](http://blog.davidstea.com/en/glitter-chai-hot-chocolate/) & [davidstea](https://www.davidstea.com/ca_en/tea/glitter-chai/10799DT01VAR0077170.html) This recipe for Glitter [Chai](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-chai-chocolate) Hot Chocolate from [David's Tea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cod-2) offers a festive twist on a seasonal favorite that is elevated with the addition of the brand's Glitter Chai tea. The low-caffeine Glitter Chai loose leaf tea is a blend that's made with a base of black tea, plus flavorful additions like pieces of brown sugar, roasted chicory root, ginger, cloves and golden caramel pieces. The festive Glitter Chai Hot Chocolate recipe calls for classic hot chocolate ingredients like chopped milk and dark chocolate, and milk or a milk alternative of choice, plus whipped cream and other indulgent additions like maple syrup. The rich, [tea-infused hot chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-infused) recipe sets itself apart as a decadent alternative to powdered hot chocolate products that can be made by just adding water. Image Credit: David's Tea ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 9% - 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) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Glitter Chai Tea:** Innovative tea blends with unique flavors and aesthetics provide opportunities for creating premium hot beverages. - **Decadent Hot Chocolate:** Elevated hot chocolate recipes that incorporate high-quality ingredients offer a luxurious and indulgent experience. - **Gourmet Hot Beverage:** Creating artisanal hot beverages with complex flavors and gourmet toppings provides an opportunity for differentiation in the hot beverage market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Tea Industry:** Tea companies can innovate with unique tea blends and flavors to create specialty hot beverage offerings. - **Chocolate Industry:** Chocolate manufacturers can explore collaborations with tea brands to develop premium hot chocolate products. - **Cafes and Specialty Beverage Shops:** Cafes and specialty beverage shops can differentiate themselves by offering gourmet hot beverages with unique flavors and luxurious toppings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Frozen Hot Cocoa Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-hot-cocoa-mix.md) - [Glittering Hot Cocoa Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-cocoa-ornaments.md) - [Liqueur-Flavored Hot Chocolate Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baileys-hot-chocolate.md) - [Adaptogenic Hot Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-cocoa.md) - [Hot Chocolate Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-chocolate-cubes.md) - [Caffeine-Free Chai Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glow-chai-mix.md) - [Sparkly Glittering Drink Enhancers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brew-glitter.md) - [Pumpkin Pie Matcha Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-pie-matcha.md) - [Adaptogenic Hot Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mudwtr-hot-chocolate-mix.md)