# Fermented Tea Condiments This Fermented Tea Leaf Salad Kit Recreates a Staple of Burmese Cuisine By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-06-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-leaf-salad References: [burmasuperstar](http://www.burmasuperstar.com/) & [goodeggs](https://www.goodeggs.com/sfbay/burmasuperstar/fermented-tea-leaf-salad-kit/546a7e90791b350200000985) On grocery delivery site Good Eggs, Burma Superstar's Fermented Tea Leaf Dressing is sold alongside a bag of peas, seeds and nuts as part of the Fermented Tea Leaf Salad Kit. This inventive [tea leaf condiment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asian-inspired-condiments) is meant to be paired with fresh salad greens and tomatoes in order to recreate a poplar dish from Burmese cuisine. The simply made dressing is prepared with just a few ingredients, including [fermented tea leaves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-tea), vegetable oil, garlic, lemon juice and sea salt. As consumers become more active in searching out [gut-healthy probiotics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brine-time) on the market, globally inspired fermented foods are coming into the spotlight. At this year's Natural Products Expo West, the Burma Superstar Burma Love Laphet was named a finalist in the Best New Condiment category for the 2016 NEXTY Awards. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## 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 - **Gut-healthy Probiotics:** Opportunity for creating more globally inspired fermented foods and condiments to cater to consumers searching for gut health. - **Fermented Tea Leaf Dressing:** Innovative opportunity to develop new variations of tea leaf condiments and dressings for culinary exploration. - **Fermented Food Trend:** Rise in demand for fermented foods presents a disruptive opportunity to explore creative flavors and ingredients for condiments. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry could explore new product lines and expand offerings to cater to the increasing demand for gut-healthy probiotics and fermented condiments. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can capitalize on fermented food trends by developing and promoting products that enhance gut health and well-being. - **Culinary and Restaurant:** Culinary and restaurant businesses can tap into the popularity of fermented tea leaf dressings and explore incorporating them into their menus for a unique flavor experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sesame Ginger Salad Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salad-kits1.md) - [Fermented Condiment Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kraut-chi.md) - [Probiotic Salad Dressings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifeway-foods-kefir-dressing.md) - [Umami Mustard Condiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miso-mustard.md) - [Functional Signature Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-salads.md) - [Fermented Festive Season Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprout-kimchi.md) - [Tasty Probiotic-Rich Ferments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-town-cultures.md) - [Nutritious Miso Vinaigrette Dressings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-miso-vinaigrette.md) - [Collaborative Vinegar Dressings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vinegar-dressing.md)