# Bubblegum-Flavored Iced Teas This TEALEAVES Beverage Promises Sweetness Without the Calories By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-02-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavored-iced-tea References: [tealeaves](http://www.tealeaves.com/shop/iced/iced-blends/bubblegum-black-iced-854) When most people think of flavored iced tea, they think of fruity or herbal infusions. However, TEALEAVES' Bubblegum Black Iced Tea channels a more unusual flavor. These loose leaf iced tea leaves are described as smooth and sweet with a scent that reminds of waffles. As a dessert iced tea, this blend offers a guilt-free way to indulge in sweet flavors. While the tea blend doesn't contain any calories or sugar, TEALEAVES notes that this is a blend that's both high-energy and high-caffeine. For those who prefer not to drink the flavored iced tea straight up, TEALEAVES makes a point to suggest that other additions like milk, lemon, sugar or honey can be made to this seasonal iced tea blend. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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's Driving This Trend - **Unconventional Flavored Beverages:** Opportunity for innovating and introducing unique flavors to the beverage market. - **Guilt-free Indulgence:** Opportunity for creating guilt-free dessert options that allow consumers to indulge in sweet flavors without the calories or sugar. - **High-energy, High-caffeine Drinks:** Opportunity for developing beverages that provide an energy boost without the need for added sugars or calories. ### Who This Affects Most - **Tea Industry:** Opportunity for tea companies to experiment with unconventional flavors and capitalize on creating guilt-free indulgent tea blends. - **Beverage Industry:** Opportunity for beverage manufacturers to introduce unique and unconventional flavors to cater to consumers looking for guilt-free indulgence. - **Health and Wellness Industry:** Opportunity for health-focused companies to develop high-energy, high-caffeine beverages that provide a guilt-free alternative to sugary energy drinks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Better-for-You Sweet Iced Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-iced-tea.md) - [Refreshing Iced Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iced-tea-blends.md) - [Boba-Inspired Mochi Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubbies-milk-tea.md) - [Portable Boba-Style Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joyba-bubble-tea.md) - [Refreshing Iced Tea Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refreshing-iced-tea1.md) - [Bubble Tea Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-tea-boba-ice-cream.md) - [Bottled Bubble Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobba.md) - [Craft Iced Tea Sachets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-camp-iced-tea.md) - [Better-For-You Bubble Tea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubluv.md)