# Tinted Matcha Powders Matcha.blue Offers Blue, Pink and Red Matcha as an Alternative to Green By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-04-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matcha-powders References: [matcha.blue](https://www.matcha.blue/shop/colorful-matcha-bundle-organic-blue-red-pink/) Many health-conscious consumers are familiar with the benefits of [antioxidant-rich green tea matcha powder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matcha-chocolate-bar), as well as its distinctive, richly pigmented hue. 'Matcha.blue' sets itself apart by selling Blue Matcha, Pink Matcha and Red Matcha product powders that are elegantly packaged in bamboo tubes. The all-natural powdered products have the potential to be used to create a variety of vibrantly colored beverages, as well as used as [substitutes for food coloring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exberry-organics-brilliant-pink). As Matcha.blue describes, its products are "made using the same traditional stone grinding techniques as in Japanese green tea matcha." While the brand's Blue Matcha is made with [butterfly pea flowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bigelow-butterfly-pea-flower), the Pink Matcha is made with powdered rose petals and the Red Matcha gets its bold hue from the hibiscus flower. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - 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) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Alternative Matcha Powders:** Opportunity to tap into the growing demand for unique and colorful matcha powders. - **Natural Food Coloring:** Disruptive innovation potential in offering all-natural alternatives to conventional food coloring products. - **Vibrantly Colored Beverages:** Opportunity to create visually appealing and Instagram-worthy drinks using colorful matcha powders. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Health Food Industry:** Incorporating unique matcha powders could attract health-conscious consumers looking for innovative options. - **Beverage Industry:** Incorporating colorful matcha powders could differentiate products and enhance visual appeal in the beverage market. - **Food Coloring Industry:** Offering all-natural alternatives to traditional food coloring could disrupt the food coloring industry, appealing to consumers seeking healthier options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pink Matcha Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-matcha-beverages.md) - [Pink Matcha Latte Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-matcha-latte.md) - [Fruitful Matcha Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matcha-1.md) - [Functional Matcha-Focused Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matcha-collection.md) - [Monochromatic Matcha Mixing Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fellow-matcha-set.md) - [Mixable Matcha Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chamberlain-coffee-1.md) - [Dragon Fruit Matcha Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-fruit-matcha-powder.md) - [Fruit-Forward Matcha Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chamberlain-coffee-3.md) - [Canned Ceremonial-Grade Matchas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceremonial-grade-matcha.md)