Dunking Donuts to trial better tea in Chicago
The status of Chicago as the hotbed of the US tea industry gained further credibility with Dunkin Donuts announcing plans to test a selection of higher quality teas in the Windy City. As a response to Starbucks and other competitors improving their tea offer, Dunkin Donuts plans to trial five varieties of black and herbal teas (chamomile, hibiscus and mint) from October with the hope of bringing them to a nationwide audience later on. The company sees tea as the natural extension of its breakfast-focused business and a way to attract higher-end consumers who may have previously preferred Starbucks.