# Tea-Based Salmon Rubs This David's Tea Recipe Calls for Loose Leaf Tea as a Fish Seasoning By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-11-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fish-seasoning References: [blog.davidstea](http://blog.davidstea.com/en/lapsang-souchong-star-salmon/) & [davidstea](https://www.davidstea.com/ca_en/lapsang-souchong-star-org) There are a few recipes that introduce ways to cook with tea, but this is one interesting idea from [David's Tea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cod-2) that calls for a loose leaf tea as a fish seasoning. The 'Lapsang Souchong Star Salmon' is made with the Lapsang Souchong Star tea from the tea retailer, which is an organic Chinese black tea from the Fujian Province. In terms of taste, the black tea is described as smoky and sweet. In the salmon recipe, David's Tea calls for the dried loose tea leaves to be ground with a mortar and pestle or spice grinder and used as part of a spice rub for the [salmon filets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moreys-wild-salmon-with-mikes-hot-honey). This unconventional recipe provides an entirely new way for tea lovers to appreciate the flavors of this Chinese black tea. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 4% | 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) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Tea-based Seasonings:** Incorporating tea as a spice in recipes, especially for meat or fish, presents an opportunity for food companies to offer unique, flavorful products. - **Gourmet Tea Mixology:** Tea can also be used as a mix-in or garnish in cocktails and mocktails, creating an opportunity for bars and restaurants to create signature drinks. - **DIY Tea Pairings:** Tea retailers can offer tea pairing recommendations and recipes for customers to experiment with at home, building brand loyalty and increasing sales. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore using tea as a unique ingredient for flavor and innovation. - **Tea Retail:** Tea retailers can offer tea pairing recommendations and recipes for customers to experiment with at home, building brand loyalty and increasing sales. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can incorporate tea mixology into their beverage offerings for a unique and trendy twist on traditional cocktails and mocktails. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unconventional Tea Pairings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-pairings.md) - [Seasoned Blackened Salmon Fillets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackened-salmon-seasoned-boneless-fillet.md) - [Mineral-Rich Seaweed Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seaweed-tea.md) - [Branded Tea-Themed Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brew-bake-sip-savour-cookbook.md) - [Botanical Tea Jams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worthy-jams.md) - [Seaweed-Based Salmon Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salmon-substitute.md) - [Smoky Tea Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoky-soul.md) - [Supercharged Lucuma Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-loco-lucuma-tea.md) - [Smoky Tea-Infused Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lapsang-souchong.md)