# Sweet Potato Teas The Sweet Potato Pie Tea by David's Tea Features Squash & Sweet Potato By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-11-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-potato-pie-tea References: [blog.davidstea](http://blog.davidstea.com/en/elephant-approved-sweet-potato-pie-tea/) & [davidstea](https://www.davidstea.com/ca_en/tea/sweet-potato-pie/10788DT01VAR0075665.html) Fruits and vegetables are commonly included in the loose leaf tea blends by [David's Tea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cod-2) but the brand's Sweet Potato Pie tea boasts a few unusual ingredients. The tea blend boasts a premium black tea base that's certified by [Elephant Approved](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/third-man-records-x-victrola), an organization that supports conservation and the coexistence of humans and animals in tea-producing regions. The tea also contains pecans, and sweet additions like rock sugar, marshmallows, cinnamon and other warming spices, plus—as its name suggests—sweet potato and butternut squash. The David's Tea Sweet Potato Pie tea has the potential to be enjoyed hot or cold, and is perfect for making [creamy and comforting lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-potato-mousse-latte) thanks to its spiced flavors. Image Credit: David's Tea ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fruit-inspired Blends:** David's Tea is utilizing unique fruits and vegetables in their tea blends, creating new flavor profiles and opportunities for other beverage companies to do the same. - **Ethical Sourcing:** The Elephant Approved certification in David's Tea's Sweet Potato Pie tea is an example of a trend towards ethical sourcing and sustainability in the food and beverage industry. - **Creative Hot Beverages:** The Sweet Potato Pie tea's versatility for brewing hot or cold, and the potential for lattes, highlights consumers' desire for creative and comforting hot beverages. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Tea:** David's Tea's use of unique ingredients in their blends and focus on ethical sourcing highlights opportunities for growth in the tea industry. - **Specialty Beverages:** The creative and comforting potential of the Sweet Potato Pie tea shows potential for specialty beverage companies to expand their offerings with fruit-inspired blends and hot beverage options. - **Sustainability Certification:** The Elephant Approved certification in the Sweet Potato Pie tea illustrates the growing importance of sustainability and ethical sourcing certifications for food and beverage companies to consider. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pumpkin-Inspired Tea Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkininspired-tea.md) - [Pumpkin Pie Matcha Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-pie-matcha.md) - [Flavorful Tea Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manoomin-apple-pie.md) - [Specialty Latte Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latte-blends.md) - [Superfood Tea Powders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfood-tea1.md) - [Supercharged Lucuma Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-loco-lucuma-tea.md) - [Seasonal Caffeine-Free Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-tea.md) - [Decadent Dessert Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almost-tea-dessert-tea.md) - [Season-Inspired Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-winter-collection-tea-kit.md)