# Brew-Inspired Baked Goods The Tea Bag Cookie Would Make a Great Party Favor By Meghan Young | Published 2012-01-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-bag-cookie References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2012/01/22/tea-bag-cookies) & [frostmeblog.blogspot](http://frostmeblog.blogspot.com/2010/03/teabags.html) Afternoon tea may be a traditional pastime that often features the same desserts and sandwiches day in and day out, but that doesn't mean people can't appreciate quirky and cute creations like the tea bag cookie. As its name suggests, this adorable confection is inspired by the tea bag. Created by Kim of Party Frosting, the tea bag cookie is made out of a simple, but delicious [shortbread recipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-shortbread-cookie-collection), which mimics the small, porous bags often used to brew this beverage. Kim then cleverly [dips each cookie in chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-cake-cookie) to give the illusion that each of these 'bags' are actually filled with tea leaves. Afterwards, she threads cookies with small tags to finish off the resemblance. The tea bag cookie would make a great party favor. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Quirky Confections:** Creating unique and cute baked goods that stand out from traditional desserts and sandwiches. - **Inspired Treats:** Incorporating elements from popular beverages, like tea, into cookie designs and flavors. - **Party Favors with a Twist:** Offering creative and memorable edible party favors that leave a lasting impression. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Bakery:** Bakeries can explore new avenues of creativity by making and marketing quirky and inspired baked goods. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can incorporate unique and personalized treats, like tea bag cookies, into their party favor options. - **Confectionery:** Confectionery companies have an opportunity to innovate by designing and producing unconventional and themed sweets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artisan Tea-Infused Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earl-grey-white-chocolate.md) - [Decadent Dessert Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almost-tea-dessert-tea.md) - [Cherry Dessert Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cherry-bakewell-brew.md) - [Branded Tea-Themed Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brew-bake-sip-savour-cookbook.md) - [Experiential Tea Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-caramelised-biscuit.md) - [Compact Holiday Tea Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-drops-holiday-favourites.md) - [Teatime-Inspired Sandwich Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milano-london-fog.md) - [Crystal-Shaped Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-gems.md) - [Decadent Matcha Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ef-and-be-bakehouse.md)