# Maple-Flavored Black Teas Trader Joe's New Maple Espresso Black Tea is Perfect for Autumn By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2020-11-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-espresso-black-tea References: [traderjoes](https://www.traderjoes.com/digin/post/maple-espresso-tea) This fall, [Trader Joe's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-flavored-fudge) wants to help you start your morning off on a seasonal note with its new Maple Espresso Black Tea. Perfect for any fall day, Trader Joe's new Maple Espresso Black Tea is an autumnal take on a traditional black tea. The new blend consists of select black and herbal tea leaves, combined with ground espresso beans, and [natural maple flavor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-spice-cold-brew). As Trader Joe's describes the new drink, it's a "sensory synthesis of aromatic tea, bold espresso, and sweet maple" that doesn't have to be reserved for mornings alone. The tea pairs perfectly with milk, so you can whip up a [mid-day latte](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-black-tea-mousse-tea-latte) for the perfect autumn afternoon pick-me-up. Whether you enjoy it hot, cold, or iced, Trader Joe's new Maple Espresso Black Tea is the perfect seasonal sipper. Image Credit: Trader Joe's ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Seasonal Tea Blends:** There are opportunities for creating new tea blends that incorporate seasonal flavors and scents. - **Combining Tea with Coffee:** Combining tea with coffee, like espresso, can create unique and exciting flavor profiles. - **Tea Lattes:** Creating tea lattes using different types of teas and milks is a growing trend that can be further explored. ### Who This Affects Most - **Tea Manufacturing:** Tea manufacturers can develop new seasonal blends that incorporate autumnal flavors, like maple, to capture the attention of consumers. - **Coffee Shops:** Coffee shops can develop a specialty tea and coffee blend that merges the flavors of both popular beverages to offer customers unique options not found at other cafes. - **Food Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the tea latte trend and create new product lines featuring ready-to-drink tea latte options with a variety of flavor offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mini Maple Walnut Scones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glazed-maple-walnut-scones.md) - [Seasonal Maple Fudge Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-flavored-fudge.md) - [Maple-Spiced Nut Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-spiced-nut-mix.md) - [Organic Indian Black Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-assam-golden-black-tea.md) - [Salted Maple Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salted-maple-ice-cream.md) - [Fruity Cocoa Black Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoa-berry-black-tea-blend.md) - [Organic Indian Black Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-assam-black-tea.md) - [Maple Syrup-Infused Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butter-with-brown-sugar-maple-syrup.md) - [Decaffeinated Black Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decaffeinated-black-tea.md)