# Functional Fitness Teas The Tea Spot's 'Simple Steeps' Boast Added Benefits for the Body By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-02-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitness-teas References: [bevindustry](https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/90875-simple-steeps) & [theteaspot](http://theteaspot.com/) The Tea Spot recently launched a collection of 'Simple Steeps,' which includes a range of [loose-leaf fitness teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutratea-products) that boast functional benefits for the body. Some of the varieties from the brand include [Rise & Chai](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirtea-chai), Flat Belly, which boasts a tart and sweet taste from the inclusion of hibiscus and liquorice, as well as Citrus Boost, which can be enjoyed hot or cold. Each box contains five single-serving loose-leaf tea packets for easy enjoying. While many different types of tea are able to offer numerous benefits on their own, these loose-leaf blends build upon the potent tea bases with superfood additions like fennel, [anti-inflammatory turmeric](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-turmeric-honey-herbal-tea), chamomile, rose and peppermint. In total, Simple Steeps is made up of five different and purposeful blends for health. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Functional Fitness Tea Blends:** Functional fitness teas with added superfood ingredients are disrupting the traditional tea market. - **Loose-leaf Teas for Health:** Loose-leaf blends with added benefits are disrupting the market for traditional bagged teas. - **Tea for Specific Body Benefits:** Tea blends with targeted benefits for specific bodily needs are disrupting the general tea market. ### Where This Applies - **Tea:** Tea companies can innovate and expand their product offerings by incorporating functional ingredients into their traditional teas. - **Fitness & Health:** Companies in the fitness and health industry can incorporate functional teas into their wellness plans and programs. - **Superfoods:** Companies in the superfoods industry can innovate and expand their product offerings by creating functional tea blends that incorporate superfood ingredients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wellness Tea Portfolio Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celestial-seasonings.md) - [Vitality Tea Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twinings-superblends.md) - [Functional Tea Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bigelow-signature-line.md) - [Adaptogen-Infused Loose-Leaf Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/davidstea.md) - [Functional Beverage Sachets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daily-functional-drinks.md) - [Functional Mushroom Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/functional-instant-teas.md) - [Functional Wellness Tea Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yogi-teas.md) - [Summer-Ready Instant Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superteas-for-summer.md) - [Sparkling Prebiotic Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prebiotic-tea.md)