# Complimentary Green Tea Promotions McAlister's Deli is Giving Free Green Tea for St. Patrick's Day By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-03-14 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-green-tea References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2017/03/free-green-tea-for-wearing-green-at-mcalisters-deli-on-march-17-2017.html) [McAlister's Deli](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcalisters-deli-witchs-brew) has announced that participating locations of the restaurant chain will be giving free green tea to patrons who come by wearing green on [St. Patrick's Day](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st-patricks-daythemed-event). While other brands and businesses often provide some sort of green-colored food or beverage, McAlister's Deli is taking things in a different direction by providing actual green tea. The free green tea promotion from McAlister's Deli will only be running on March 17 and comes as something of a healthier promotion because the product being served is free of green food dye. The promotion has been announced in unison with a limited-edition Reuben Spud dish that is served with various garnishes that make it a tasty dish to enjoy with your free cup of green tea. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Healthy Promotions:** Businesses could provide promotions that focus on offering healthier alternatives to traditional holiday fare. - **Limited-edition Menu Items:** Establishments could offer limited-edition dishes or drinks to complement a holiday promotion and increase sales. - **Non-traditional Holiday Offerings:** Brands and businesses could stand out from competitors by providing non-traditional holiday offerings that are still relevant to the occasion. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Restaurants, cafes, and beverage companies could offer unique and creative holiday promotions to attract customers. - **Retail:** Retailers could provide special promotions or limited-edition products geared towards holidays that are not commonly associated with gift giving. - **Fitness and Wellness:** Fitness and wellness establishments could offer classes or services centered around promoting healthy habits during holiday periods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paddy's Day Matcha Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minty-matcha-ice.md) - [Springtime Retailer Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7eleven-st-patricks-day.md) - [Festive Holiday-Themed Doughnuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-st-patricks-day.md) - [Green Patty's Day Bagels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bagel-boss.md) - [Festive QSR Sweet Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-plum-tea.md) - [Springtime Holiday Cafe Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biggby-coffee-beverages.md) - [Festive Green Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-st-patricks-day.md) - [Green-Hued Bakery Bread Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-bread-bowl.md) - [St. Patrick's Day-Themed Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenny-leprechaun-doughnut.md)