# High-ABV Hard Teas BeatBox Beverages' 11.1% ABV Hard Tea Shares the Taste of Real Tea By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-06-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-tea-in-a-can References: [marketingdive](https://www.marketingdive.com/press-release/20230608-beatbox-beverages-parteas-harder-with-nationwide-hard-tea-launch/) & [beatboxbeverages](https://beatboxbeverages.com/)  [BeatBox](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beatbox-blueberry-lemonade) Beverages' Hard Tea flavor is a new launch that shares the taste of real tea in a convenient carton that's resealable and recyclable. This low-sugar, high-ABV hard tea (11.1% ABV) is non-carbonated and it was first tested at two music festivals last summer. Combining the lightness and natural flavors of tea with alcohol, [canned hard teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quirk-hard-tea) provide a convenient and ready-to-drink solution that appeals to those looking for a lighter alternative to traditional beer or cocktails. The appeal of this high-ABV hard tea lies in its ability to offer a unique combination of beloved tea flavors with a stronger alcoholic punch, providing consumers with a refreshing and invigorating beverage that simultaneously satisfies their desire for a flavorful tea experience and a higher alcohol content. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **High-abv Canned Beverages:** The trend of creating high-ABV versions of popular canned drinks like teas offers the opportunity for alcoholic beverage companies to offer consumers a more exciting drinking experience. - **Resealable and Recyclable Packaging:** The trend of using resealable and recyclable packaging for alcoholic beverages like canned teas offers the opportunity for beverage companies to show their commitment to the environment. - **Tea Flavored Alcoholic Beverages:** The trend of combining popular tea flavors with alcohol offers the opportunity for beverage companies to create unique and innovative flavors that appeal to a wider audience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Alcohol Beverage Industry:** The alcohol beverage industry can capitalize on the trend of high-ABV canned teas by introducing new and exciting flavors that meet consumer demand for unique drinking experiences. - **Packaging Industry:** The packaging industry can capitalize on the trend of resealable and recyclable packaging for alcoholic beverages by offering companies eco-friendly and innovative solutions for packaging their products. - **Tea Industry:** The tea industry can capitalize on the trend of tea-flavored alcoholic beverages by partnering with alcohol beverage companies to create unique and exciting flavors that appeal to a wider audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-ABV Iced Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xpress-harder-iced-tea.md) - [Ready-to-Drink Hard Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teabird-hard-sweet-tea.md) - [Boldly Flavored Hard Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-teas.md) - [Robust Hard Iced Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robust-hard-iced-tea.md) - [Non-Carbonated Hard Tea Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mikes-harder-tea.md) - [Refreshing Hard Iced Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refreshing-hard-iced-teas.md) - [Full-Flavored Hard Iced Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fullflavored-hard-iced-tea.md) - [High-ABV Hard Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twisted-tea-extreme.md) - [Uncarbonated Hard Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncarbonated-hard-teas.md)