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# Fermented Dessert Teas
The Tart Master Brew Kombucha Blend Offers a Healthy Sugar Alternative

By M | Published 2016-02-03 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthy-sugar-alternative
References: [trndmonitor](https://trndmonitor.com/drink-spotlight-kevita-tart-cherry-master-brew-kombucha/) & [kevita](http://kevita.com/products/master-brew-kombucha/)

The Master Brew [Kombucha](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-kombucha) bottled beverage in Tart Cherry offers a healthy sugar alternative to desserts with a sweet taste filled with natural probiotic benefits. The beverage is made from [naturally fermented tea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fizzy-probiotic-drinks) to offer a mix of sweet and bitter aromas that are ideal for consumers looking for a nutritious alternative to desserts or sugary drinks.

Kombucha is a popular Eastern cold tea beverage that offers a vegan and dairy-free alternative to probiotics. The drink is naturally carbonated with a tart tea taste elevated in sweetness thanks to natural sweet cherry flavoring. The drink offers a healthy substitute to pop or other [carbonated beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfy-cherry-cola), offering a sugary taste without the added sweetness of chemical ingredients. Instead the beverage is good for the body and filled with added vitamins and nutrients.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.9/10
- Popularity: 28% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Fermented Beverages:** Incorporating fermented teas in food and drinks can provide new options for healthy and tasty substitutes.
- **Sugar Alternatives:** Developing beverages like Tart Master Brew Kombucha that offer a healthy substitute to sugary drinks or desserts can address the growing consumer demand for health-conscious food.
- **Probiotic-infused Products:** Incorporating naturally fermented ingredients like tea in foods and beverages can introduce an added health dimension to products consumers already love.

### Where This Applies

- **Beverage Industry:** Introduce kombucha or fermented tea-based beverages to the market to provide consumers with healthy drink options.
- **Food Industry:** Develop probiotic-infused desserts or recipe alternatives that provide health benefits to those looking for healthier alternatives.
- **Natural Sweeteners Industry:** Partner with kombucha or fermented tea brands to create natural sweetener alternatives that offer a healthy substitute to sugar.

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