# Tea-Based Gin Spirits 'Jindea' is Prepared with Darjeeling Tea from India By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-06-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gin-spirit References: [barmagazine](http://barmagazine.co.uk/industry-trio-launch-gin-made-indian-tea/#prettyPhoto/0/) & [jindeagin](http://www.jindeagin.com/) 'Jindea' is the name of a new gin spirit that is made with single-estate Darjeeling tea from India, as well as a mix of zesty and spicy botanicals like juniper, lemon, [grapefruit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beefeater-grapefruit), coriander, ginger, fennel, cardamom and cinnamon. As Darjeeling is often referred to as "the champagne of teas," this upscale gin offers a fresh take on tea-infused spirits. When it came to selecting the right kind of tea to use in this spirit, the creators of Jindea even took care to consult a master tea sommelier. Bartender and cocktail specialist Matt Dakers developed Jindea with Adrian Gomes and Jack Rackham and is introducing the new gin spirit with a number of inventive [cocktail recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desi-daru). While the 'Make Mine a Beer' pairs Jindea gin with fresh lemon juice and an Indian pale ale, the exotic [Chai Pani](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chai-tini-kiss) is best prepared with mango chutney, orange bitters and Campari. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Tea-infused Spirits:** Creating spirits infused with tea offers a fresh and unique twist on traditional gin. - **Craft Cocktail Recipes:** Developing inventive cocktail recipes using tea-based gin spirits presents an opportunity for mixologists to showcase their creativity. - **Master Tea Sommelier Consultations:** Collaborating with tea experts can ensure the selection of the perfect tea to enhance the flavor profile of gin spirits. ### Where This Applies - **Beverage Manufacturing:** Incorporating tea into the production of spirits can attract consumers looking for innovative and distinctive alcoholic beverages. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** Offering tea-infused gin cocktails can enhance the drink offerings of bars, restaurants, and hotels, appealing to tea enthusiasts and cocktail connoisseurs. - **Luxury Goods:** Creating premium tea-based gin spirits can target a high-end market segment that values unique and sophisticated drinking experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spiced Collaborative Gin Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spice-circuit-gin.md) - [Cucumber-Infused Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empress-1908-cucumber-lemon-gin.md) - [Indian Darjeeling Hard Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rupee-beer.md) - [Travel-Inspired Gin Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oriental-spiced-gin.md) - [Disruptive Craft Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vista-gin.md) - [Tea-Inspired Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-macallan-harmony-collection-whiskies.md) - [Spicy Lemongrass Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tarsier-chilli-lemongrass.md) - [Parmesan Cheese-Infused Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umami-gin.md) - [Garden-Sourced Botanical Gins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revivalist-garden-gin.md)