2025 Trends in Tea

Predictions for the year have been cast, and when it comes to tea, we believe creamy, bold, savory, and fermented flavors will be among the top set to interest tea lovers in 2025.?Curiosity in matcha and bakery-inspired tea blends are also expected to grow into a significant trend this year.

These ideas reflect evolving tastes within the tea industry. Consumers are seeking inventive combinations that offer a fusion of traditional and modern flavors. We're also noticing a heightened appreciation for diverse tea profiles, unique botanicals, and low-caffeine offerings.

6 Trends for 2025

Maple Cream

Milky Maple is the 2025 Flavor of the Year. We're thrilled by this, as Maple was one of the first flavors we blended into tea. Over the years we've created many options made with real maple syrup, enjoy these with a splash of milk to really enhance the flavor:

• Maple Earl Grey, English Favourites
• Maple Cream, Flavored Black
• Maple French Toast, Flavored Oolong
• Sugar Shack Smokey Maple, Black

Bold Fruit

Cherry, Guava, and Blood Orange are set to stand out against other fruit flavors this year with their sweet, tart, and intriguing flavor profiles. Try these tasty flavors:

• Cherrybana, Herb & Fruit
• Cherry Almond, Flavored Black
• Guava Comoros, Flavored Green
• Blood Orange, Herb & Fruit

Matcha

Consumers are swapping from coffee to matcha for its rich health benefits, reduced caffeine content, and calming ritual. Offer your customers one of these unique flavors in 2025:

• Jasmine Canouan Green Matcha
• Bengal Club Chai Matcha
• Hojicha Matcha
• Sweet Lychee Matcha

Bakery Inspired

With the resurgence of Afternoon Tea and its patisserie pairings and the indulging in a "little treat" culture, teas with flavors of brown butter and baked good confection seem fitting as an extra touch for enjoying something sweet:

• Cookie Dough, Flavored Black
• Sugar Cookie, Herb & Fruit
• Baked Apple, Flavored Rooibos
• Toffee Apple, Herb & Fruit
• Butterscotch, Flavored Black

Savory Herbs

Incorporating savory herbs into tea blends, cocktails, and iced beverages are on the rise for their appealing contrasting flavor to sweet or astringent cups. At Metro, you can try Rosemary, Thyme, Coriander, and Sage in these blends:

• Huh? Memory, Functional Wellness
• Calming De-Stress, Functional Wellness
• Citrus Sage, Functional Wellness
• Blackberry Midnight Thyme, Herb & Fruit

Pu-Erh

Created by fermenting black tea leaves, Pu-Erh is predicted to be popular for its gut-supportive properties. Producing healthy probiotics, optimal antioxidant levels, and a rich, earthy flavor, these Pu-Erhs will intrigue consumers:

• Golden Pu-Erh 5 Years, China Black
• Organic Pu-Erh 3 Years, China Black
• Vanilla Pu-Erh, Flavored Pu-Erh
• Mocha Pu-Erh, Flavored Pu-Erh

Let Us Help You Get Ahead of the Trend

We hope these trends highlight opportunities to innovate your business and introduce new tea varieties to customers this year. Cheers to a successful 2025!