# Seasonal Steepable Spruces The Mint 'Christmas Tea' Infuses Your Hot Beverage with Festivity By Regan Canie | Published 2011-12-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-christmas-tea References: [thefabweb](http://thefabweb.com/2925/tea-christmas-tea-by-mint/) & [core77designawards](http://www.core77designawards.com/2011/recipients/christmas-tea/) 'Tis the season to curl up with a steaming cup of cocoa, or lounge around a fireplace basking in steeped loose-leaf beverages, so the [Mint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrys-chocolate-mint) 'Christmas Tea' will be the just the whimsical treat you'll want to add to hot water for the holidays. The Croatian creators Maya Matas, Kresimir Miloloza and Jozo Matas that make up Mint, designed the Tannenbaum-inspired tea packaging that perfectly reflects the concept of the season: caring and sharing. The tea bags may come in plain-looking packaging but the slits at the top of the box actually allow the [tree tops to poke out](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-caramel-tree). Once the top is popped, a row of trees is revealed and after selecting one you simply rip down the perforation to create a two-for-one treat. The Mint 'Christmas Tea' is an adorable accessory for a sip of wintery warmth and piping-hot holiday cheer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Festive Product Packaging:** Creating whimsical and playful product packaging designs to align with seasonal celebrations can add an extra layer of customer delight and appeal. - **Seasonal Flavors and Offerings:** Developing seasonal flavors and offerings can drive interest and engagement from customers who are looking for new ways to celebrate and enjoy the holiday season. - **Specialty Beverage Trends:** Identifying and capitalizing on the growing trend towards specialty and premium beverages with unique packaging and flavor offerings can provide a competitive edge in the crowded beverage market. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry, particularly tea and coffee retailers, can benefit from developing and merchandising seasonal and specialty offerings with distinctive packaging and flavor profiles. - **Packaging Design:** The packaging design industry can leverage the trend of whimsical and playful product packaging designs to create unique and engaging holiday-themed packaging for a variety of products. - **Seasonal Merchandising:** Retailers can capitalize on the trend of seasonal flavors and offerings by creating festive displays and marketing campaigns that highlight special holiday products and drive customer excitement and engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Festive Tea Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-teas.md) - [Compact Holiday Tea Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-drops-holiday-favourites.md) - [Season-Inspired Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-winter-collection-tea-kit.md) - [Winter-Ready Tea Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-angel.md) - [Expansive Tea Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piper-leafs-24-teas-of-advent-calendar.md) - [Festive Tree-Inspired Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-tree-mugs.md) - [Tea Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-advent-calendar1.md) - [Cooling Mint-Flavored Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-tea-and-mint.md) - [Organic Tea Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-advent-calendars.md)