# Tea Advent Calendars Karen Gardiner of ArtfulTea Creates a Healthy Alternative to Chocolates By Meghan Young | Published 2014-08-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-advent-calendar References: [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/167195208/tea-advent-calendar-christmas-countdown) Although [classic countdown calendars for Christmas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-holiday-advent-calendars) more often than not involve [chocolate and candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-chocolate-advent-calendars), this tea advent calendar is a welcomed alternative for those who don't have sweet tooths. Hung on strings and boasting vintage-inspired labels, this lovely garland also acts as a great piece of decor. Not to mention [a fragrant one](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yankee-candle-advent-calendar). Designed by Karen Gardiner of ArtfulTea, an Esty shop located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the tea advent calendar is also versatile in terms of what occasion is can be used for. Although the example above is clearly made with Christmas in mind, it can countdown a pregnancy, graduation and more. After all, this tea advent calendar is made with grownups in mind. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Alternative Countdown Calendars:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique and creative countdown calendars for various occasions, offering alternatives to traditional chocolates and candies. - **Versatile Advent Calendars:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design advent calendars that can be customized for different events and celebrations, appealing to a wider audience. - **Decorative Garlands:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop decorative garlands that serve both as festive decor and functional countdown calendars, adding beauty and charm to any space. ### Where This Applies - **Gifts and Novelties:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative and unique gift products, such as alternative countdown calendars, to cater to customers looking for unconventional gifting options. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine functionality and aesthetic appeal by creating decorative garlands that can be used as advent calendars, tapping into the market demand for multifunctional home decor items. - **Craft and DIY:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Provide DIY kits or materials for individuals to create their own custom advent calendars, offering a personalized and creative experience for customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Expansive Tea Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piper-leafs-24-teas-of-advent-calendar.md) - [Tea Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-advent-calendar1.md) - [Hard Iced Tea Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/25-days-of-twistmas.md) - [Spice-Focused Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spices-of-christmas.md) - [Spice Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spice-advent-calendars.md) - [Candle Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candle-advent-calendar.md) - [Wellness Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healf-advent-calendar.md) - [Healthful Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-wellness-advent-calendar.md) - [Hydrating Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterdrop-advent-calendar.md)