# Teapot-Shaped Easter Chocolates Waitrose's Novelty Easter Egg Treat Comes with Sugar Cube Truffles By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-03-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novelty-easter-egg References: [goodhousekeeping](https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/food/food-reviews/g26423887/best-novelty-chocolate-easter-egg/) & [spring.waitrosepresspack](https://spring.waitrosepresspack.co.uk/product/heston-from-waitrose-chocolate-teapot-with-sugar-cube-chocolates-cocoa-nib-tea-leaves-20-240g/) To put a fun spin on classic Easter egg chocolates, [Waitrose](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-croissant-easter-egg) is sharing a unique novelty Easter egg this year in a teapot shape. The Waitrose for [Heston Teapot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heston-blumenthal) with Sugar Cube Chocolates features a caramel milk chocolate teapot that can be cracked open to reveal bitter cocoa nibs. For an upscale take on Easter confections, the treat comes with [sugar cube truffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filled-chocolate-easter-eggs) with earthy, floral notes from black tea, jasmine and earl grey. To build upon the tea-inspired flavors, the texture-rich granulated sugar truffles also include bold and zesty ingredients like ginger, clementine and mandarin. Before smashing the chocolate teapot open, those with a sweet tooth will be able to appreciate the design's intricate details, which includes a print of Peter Rabbit and a luxurious gold sheen. Image Credit: Alex Luck ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Novelty Easter Eggs:** There is an opportunity for chocolate companies to create unique and fun shapes and designs for Easter eggs to appeal to consumers looking for something different from traditional eggs. - **Tea-inspired Flavors:** There is potential for food and beverage companies to incorporate tea-inspired flavors into their products, creating a unique and sophisticated taste experience for consumers. - **Texture-rich Truffles:** There is an opportunity for chocolate companies to create truffles with unique and bold textures, using ingredients such as granulated sugar, ginger, and citrus to create a flavor and texture sensation for consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Chocolate Industry:** The chocolate industry can explore new shapes, designs, and flavors for Easter confections to appeal to consumers looking for novelty and sophistication. - **Tea Industry:** The tea industry can collaborate with chocolate companies to incorporate tea-inspired flavors into chocolate products, providing consumers with a unique and enjoyable tasting experience. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** The food and beverage industry can explore new textures and ingredient combinations to create unique and innovative chocolate products that appeal to consumers' taste buds. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Breakfast-Inspired Easter Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-egg-easter.md) - [Private Label Easter Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outrageously-chocolatey-custard-cream-biscuity-egg.md) - [Artisanal Springtime Chocolate Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-chocolat-easter-chocolate.md) - [Hollow Chocolate Croissants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-croissant-easter-egg.md) - [Artisanal Easter Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoppy-easter-basket.md) - [Paintable Easter Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-kit-easter-edition.md) - [Pyramid-Shaped Chocolate Eggs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edgy-egg.md) - [Viral Chocolate Easter Eggs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pistachio-kataifi-breton-egg.md) - [Luxurious Eco-Friendly Easter Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-giant-milk-chocolate-egg.md)