Boba might be the next big thing. Boba, also known as bubble tea, is a tea-based drink that originated in Taiwan in the 1980s. The beverage typically consists of brewed tea mixed with milk and the novel addition of tapioca pearls (the bubbles). The tapioca pearls add flavor, a chewy texture, and an eye-catching visual…
The tea drink known as masala chai continues to rise in popularity across the United States, owing to a number of factors. Trends such as consumer demand for energizing alternatives to coffee, increased awareness of health & wellness, and the idea of “culinary tourism” which gained traction during the pandemic, have contributed to the rise.…
Beginnings The name Kerry is well known within the beverage and foodservice industries as an innovator, delivering a wide variety of operator-friendly offerings, while maintaining a high quality experience for the end customer. Originating as a dairy operation in southwestern Ireland in 1972, Kerry has grown over the past 50 years to serve a global…
The word “numi” means “citrus” in Arabic. Founders Ahmed Rahim and Reem Hassani named their company Numi after a steeped dried desert lime drink they grew up enjoying throughout their childhood. As brother and sister, Ahmed and Reem had a vision to share their family’s love of tea and its health and cultural connections with…
It was in March 2018 when Sudan, the last male northern white rhinoceros, passed away. The creature that had been guarded 24 hours a day via watchtower, drone, and armed guard likely would have otherwise been a victim of poaching like the other members of its species. Instead, Sudan eventually succumbed to old age, and…
San Francisco-based David Rio was founded in 1996 by David Scott Lowe and Rio Miura and has grown to become a market leader in premium chai products around the world. With a strong following in Asia, Europe and Mexico David Rio has partnered with Houston’s to increase brand awareness and availability here in the United States.…
Spring and Summer are busy show seasons for the food service industry. SCAA, Coffee Fest (all 3 shows), the NRA show, NAFEM (every other year), and of course broadline distributor shows such as FSA and Nicholas & Company. Each show provides the opportunity to discover new and exciting products and flavors. The 2016 show season…
Please welcome Cub Chai Super Concentrate, an audacious extension of the Cub Chai line. Batch brewed by David Rio and designed with a full shrink recyclable label and bottle, this robust 1:5 super concentrate is craft brewed with care in Santa Cruz, California and tasted at every phase. This bold and spicy super concentrate combines organic…
By the cooler air and the chatter about pumpkin spice, we can tell that fall is on its way. Luckily there are plenty of great products available to help make sure there is a 100% chance of pumpkin in your life this fall. Stock up on your favorite pumpkin flavors and try these tasty pumpkin…
What do you get when you cross phenomenal tea products and a fierce concern for the treatment of tigers and elephants in the wild? You get award-winning, premium chai and tea company David Rio, of course! Based in San Francisco, David Rio has a solid mission: “to be the global premium chai and tea brand…