# Trekkie English Teas Star Trek Earl Grey Tea Lets You Sip Captain Picard's Favorite Brew By Michael Hines | Published 2012-08-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-trek-earl-grey-tea References: [thatsnerdalicious](http://www.thatsnerdalicious.com/caffeine/have-your-very-own-tin-of-star-trek-tea-earl-grey-hot/) & [tinyurl](http://tinyurl.com/cz3wdut) Trekkies and tea fiends alike are going to be all over the Star Trek Earl Grey Tea. This geeky brew was inspired by Captain Jean-Luc Picard from 'Star Trek: The Next Generation.' In case you didn't watch the show, Picard's favorite drink was hot [Earl Grey tea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joyful-mango-earl-grey-tea-latte). The tea inside is normal Earl Grey, but it's the tin that begs attention. The tin has Picard's iconic drink request printed on it, making it more or less a collectible item. Star Trek has been off the air for some time, but products like this are a symbol of its enduring appeal. Another thing that makes the Star Trek Earl Grey Tea awesome is the fact that it's a [functional collectible](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-snoopy-collection). The days of buying collectible items that can never be touched or opened appears to be on the way out. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Geeky Beverages:** Creating beverages inspired by fan culture franchises like Star Trek can create a unique and niche market for collectible items. - **Functional Collectibles:** Combining collectibility with functional items opens up a whole new customer base for niche products. - **Pop Culture-inspired Packaging:** Designing packaging based on iconic franchises like Star Trek can appeal to fans and collectors alike, creating a new trend for themed packaging. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Specialty Beverages:** Beverage companies can capitalize on the trend of creating unique and geeky beverages that appeal to specific fan cultures. - **Collectibles:** Collectible companies can explore the opportunity to create unique and functional items, combining the appeal of both collectible and functional items. - **Packaging Design:** Packaging design companies can create themed packaging inspired by pop culture franchises, appealing to fans and collectors alike. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modernized Earl Grey Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-day-earl-grey.md) - [Chilled Tea Latte Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earl-grey-flower-tea-latte.md) - [Seasonal English-Inspired Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earl-grey-bouquet.md) - [Bear-Character Tea Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paddington-in-peru.md) - [Claymation-Commemorating Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bird-blend-more-tea-gromit.md) - [Sci-Fi Coffee Brews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scifi-coffee-brews.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Whiskey Expressions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-trek-spirits.md) - [Floral-Flavored Cafe Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-earl-grey-bouquet.md) - [Anime-Inspired Tea Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-ghibli-tea.md)