# Ecuadorian Chocolate Teas Chocuador by David's Tea Helps to Provide Clean Water to Communities By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-04-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-tea References: [blog.davidstea](http://blog.davidstea.com/en/introducing-new-chocuador-tea-that-gives/) & [davidstea](https://www.davidstea.com/ca_en/tea/chocuador/10744DT01VAR0071141.html) As part of its ME to WE Collection, [David's Tea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cod-2) is introducing a decadent [herbal chocolate tea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoa-berry-black-tea-blend) called Chocuador as an all-new special edition tea that's tied to a mission—it helps to bring clean water to communities in Ecuador. For a limited time, consumers are able to purchase 50 grams of tea from the charitable collection to provide two weeks of water to a person living in one of the partnering developing countries, including Ecuador. The Chocuador herbal tea itself is a rich, caffeine-free blend of ingredients like cinnamon, hazelnut, Ecuadorian chocolate, apple, cardamom and roasted chicory root. Altogether, the unique tea beverage is described as being sweet, fudgy, warming and quite like a [South American-inspired hot cocoa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-chocolat-drinking-chocolates) that people of all ages will love, especially those with a love of chocolate. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Charitable Products:** The trend of creating special edition products that are associated with a particular cause that helps people in need. - **Ethical Sourcing:** The trend of sourcing ingredients ethically and sustainably from developing countries to support local communities and preserve the environment. - **Alternative Beverages:** The trend of introducing new and innovative beverages that offer unique flavors and health benefits, such as herbal teas made with chocolate and other natural ingredients. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can embrace ethical sourcing of ingredients, introduce alternative products, and create charitable collections to support local communities and promote social causes. - **Social Enterprise:** The trend of creating sustainable businesses that support social causes and help underprivileged communities can be integrated by the Social Enterprise sector. - **Non-profit:** The non-profit sector can use charitable products to generate funds and support their social causes by collaborating with businesses that support ethical sourcing and create unique and innovative products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tea-Infused Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-infused.md) - [Dirty Chai Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-chai-chocolate.md) - [Tea-Branded Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hojicha-chocolate.md) - [Collaborative Artisan Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camellia-sinensis.md) - [Confection Tea Pairings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-and-chocolate-pairings.md) - [Ethical Hot Cocoa Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-hot-chocolate-collection.md) - [Rooibos Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rooibos-chocolate-bar.md) - [Decadent Dessert Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almost-tea-dessert-tea.md) - [Bittersweet Drinking Chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bittersweet-drinking-chocolate.md)