# Olive Leaf Teas 'Steep Echo' Makes All-Natural Caffeine-Free Herbal Tea Blends By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-06-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olive-leaf-tea References: [trndmonitor](https://trndmonitor.com/drink-spotlight-steep-echo-all-natural-olive-leaf-tea/) & [steepecho](https://steepecho.com/) Steep [Echo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbital-massager) is setting itself apart in the tea category by producing all-natural, [herbal and caffeine-free olive leaf tea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traditional-medicinals). There are five tea blends to choose from, which have been enriched with natural botanicals and flavors. For instance, 'Bloom' pairs an olive leaf base with peppermint, echinacea, [savory herbs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-teas), cranberry and licorice root as a soothing blend to fortify the immune system. While olives are most often thought of as the most beneficial product of the olive tree, the leaves also contain the same compound called oleuropein that's also found in the fruit. Oleuropein has twice as many antioxidants as green tea and four times as many as vitamin C, which makes these olive leaf tea blends from Steep Echo highly beneficial additions to a healthy lifestyle. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Natural Herbal Tea Blends:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop unique herbal tea blends using natural ingredients for health-conscious consumers. - **Caffeine-free Tea Alternatives:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create alternative tea options for individuals seeking caffeine-free beverages that offer health benefits. - **Antioxidant-rich Tea Infusions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the creation of tea blends that provide high levels of antioxidants to support overall well-being. ### Who This Affects Most - **Tea Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate olive leaf teas into the existing tea manufacturing industry to offer a wider variety of tea options. - **Health and Wellness:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate olive leaf tea blends into the health and wellness industry as a natural and beneficial beverage alternative. - **Functional Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine olive leaf tea blends with functional food and beverage products to offer enhanced health benefits in a convenient format. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ginger Whole Leaf Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ginger-whole-leaf-tea.md) - [Immune System-Supporting Herbal Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banyan-botanicals.md) - [Mood-Enhancing Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steep-mellow.md) - [Edible Tea Innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-tea.md) - [Winter-Ready Tea Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-angel.md) - [Avocado Seed-Based Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avsome.md) - [Adaptogenic Cold-Brewed Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-equitea-co.md) - [Self-Love Herbal Tea Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-tea.md) - [Energizing Savory Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-teas.md)