Who: Taylors of Harrogate
What: Sweet Rhubarb Tea
Where: Hot beverages
When: April 2014
How much: £2.99/40g
Why: Everyday tea has gone off the boil of late, and suppliers have looked to add value to the category with products including green teas and fruit infusions. And consumers and retailers have developed an appetite for such drinks, which are gaining space on shelf on the back of strong growth - albeit from a relatively small base.
Consumer verdict: Despite being initially cautious about buying what they perceived as an unusual and unknown tea, respondents said the product had a sweet, fruity aroma many found refreshing. Some said it made a nice change from other teas. However, the price was a point of contention for some, while others found the flavours overpowering. In the end, almost half the sample said the tea wasn’t for them.
Pre-trial purchase: 16%
Post-trial purchase: 30%
Better than what’s out there: 44%
New and different: 69%
Overall score: 31/50
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