# Festive Chai Beverages 'Bhakti Nog' is a Christmas Eggnog That's Completely Cruelty-Free By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-12-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-eggnog References: [vegnews](http://vegnews.com/articles/page.do?pageId=7219&catId=9) & [bhaktichai](http://bhaktichai.com/product-page/bhakti-nog-quart/) 'Bhakti Chai Nog' takes inspiration from classic Christmas eggnog and puts a flavor vegan spin on the holiday beverage. The festive Bhakti Nog beverage is made with a base of organic and fair trade black tea, [almond milk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/santas-favorite-milk) and coconut cream. From there, the drink channels the flavors of chai with organic cane sugar, tangy ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and a few other spices. The comforting beverage would be perfect for warming and drinking on its own or [spiked with a splash of alcohol](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craig-nog), as many eggnog beverages are at this time of year. While there are now plenty of [vegan-friendly eggnog alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brown-sugar-oat-nog-latte) that are made without eggs or dairy, brands now have the space to get creative when it comes to flavor experimentation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 2% | 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) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Vegan Eggnog Alternatives:** The rise of vegan-friendly eggnog alternatives opens up new opportunities for brands to experiment with unique and creative flavor combinations. - **Plant-based Dairy Alternatives:** Using plant-based dairy alternatives like almond milk and coconut cream as a base for festive beverages is a trend that caters to the growing demand for vegan products. - **Chai Flavored Beverages:** The introduction of chai flavors in festive beverages is a trend that offers a unique and creative twist on classic holiday flavors. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage Industry:** The food and beverage industry can take advantage of this trend by creating new and unique products that cater to the growing demand for vegan and plant-based options. - **Dairy Alternative Industry:** The dairy alternative industry can capitalize on this trend by offering a wide range of plant-based milk and cream alternatives that can be used in festive beverage recipes. - **Spice and Seasoning Industry:** The spice and seasoning industry can leverage this trend by providing a wide variety of chai-inspired spice blends that can be used to create unique and flavorful holiday beverages. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based Egg Nog](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oat-nog.md) - [Dairy-Free Festive Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-lines-festive-oatnog.md) - [Seasonal Macadamia Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggnog.md) - [Minimal-Ingredient Holiday Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-nog.md) - [Plant-Based Eggnog](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oatnog.md) - [Dairy-Free Egg Nog](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-o-nog.md) - [Dairy-Free Spiced Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-cha.md) - [Tropical Spiked Eggnogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutwater-spirits-tiki-nog.md) - [Prepackaged Eggnog Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzzballz-chillers-eggnog.md)