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…
Thai Tea has been a popular drink in Southeast Asian countries for decades, and demand seems to be growing rapidly here stateside. At cafés & coffee shops, food trucks, and Thai restaurants throughout the United States, Thai Tea is appearing on drink menus with increasing frequency. A type of milk tea beverage made from brewed…
Houston’s added Mylk Labs Oatmeal as a vendor partner in Fall 2022. Mylk Labs offers premium oatmeal made using the principles of whole, simple ingredients and no artificial or processed additives. Mylk Labs is also a woman-owned and Asian American & Pacific Islander-owned company started in California with the goal of sharing healthy and convenient…
The Flavors of Winter Within the coffee industry, it’s well known that winter is a popular time for special limited time offerings with seasonal ingredients. Throughout the season, nostalgic and well-loved flavors take center stage, creating decadent, comforting, and eye-catching café drinks. For many customers, the winter season is closely connected with holiday fare and…
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.…
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…
Ginger beer has seen a surge over the past few years, thanks in no small part to the rise in popularity of the Moscow Mule cocktail. Distinguished by its memorable copper mug presentation, the Moscow Mule has quickly grown to be a standard offering in bars and restaurants around the country. And ginger beer, as…
For many of us, when we think of hospital food we don’t necessarily think quality…or flavorful, or healthy. We think of cafeteria style food that we only eat because it’s convenient and there are no other options available. You usually don’t hear healthcare guests, staff, and patients alike raving about the meal they just ate. …
Have you ever found yourself pondering over your bill once you reach the gratuity line on your receipt at the end of a meal out? How much to tip can be confusing for the customers and stressful on the wait staff. The customers ponder over what the appropriate amount to leave the server is and…
Introducing Whiskey Elements by Time & Oak, the oak stave that is the answer to all of life’s biggest questions. Well, maybe that is an overstatement, but to downplay the Whiskey Element in the least would be to deprive yourself of great barrel-aged product without waiting years to enjoy it. Simply drop an Element into…