Change Up Your Chai

A good cup of chai is essential to your menu, whether the weather is cold or hot. Its warm spiciness is so popular in fact, that you might consider changing it up and creating a signature chai cocktail, an extra-spicy chai, or even adding chai essence to hot cider. Check out these recipes for inspiration.

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Topics: Recipes, Teas & Chai, Cocktails & Mocktails



Nutty Coffee Drinks

Nothing complements coffee like nutty flavors—like pecan or hazelnut—making the possibilities for your latte offerings nearly endless. Here are a few of our favorite nutty coffee drinks that can be served hot or cold.

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Spice Up Your Coffee

Try these recipes that add a little spice and a warming, flavorful effect to your usual hot or iced coffee drinks. Your customers will love them! 

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Topics: Coffee & Espresso, Recipes, Cold Brew & Iced Coffee



Easy Tea-Infused Cocktails & Mocktails

These tea cocktails and mocktails are fun and elegant at the same time—and delicious, of course. We've also included a hot-chocolate option to round out the list. 

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Topics: Recipes, Teas & Chai, Cocktails & Mocktails



Routin Mixes It Up With Lotus and Rishi

Routin Syrups are versatile, aromatic and intense. For more than 130 years, 1883 has prided itself on superior quality and authenticity.

Check out these hot and cold drink recipes for any season that also creatively feature Lotus Energy Concentrate and Rishi Tea.

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Topics: Recipes, Teas & Chai, Sauces & Syrups, Energy Drinks



Coffee and Tea Suppliers That Give Back

More than ever, consumers vote with their dollar—buying from businesses that support sustainability, fair labor practices, and environmental stewardship. This is particularly true for Millennials and Gen Zers, i.e. 20- and 30-somethings who enjoy hot and iced drinks very much, thank you. 

Highlighted here are some of our coffee and tea partners that have made social and environmental responsibility part of their business models.  

 

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Topics: Coffee & Espresso, Teas & Chai, Alternative Milks



Lemonade Drinks for Any Season

Who said lemons are just for summer drinks? These recipes are the perfect way to brighten up any season with toddies, sangria and more, with popular base products that are delicious and easy to use.

  • Lotus Old Fashioned Lemonade Concentrate: Shelf stable concentrate that's easy to use. Just add a pump; it's as simple as using any other flavored syrup. It also contains no caffeine (unlike other Lotus concentrates).
  • Dr. Smoothie Lemonade: Mix with water at the same ratio as other Dr. Smoothie products. This simplifies recipes and ensures accuracy.
  • Big Train Shaken Lemonade: A shelf-stable powder that's ideal for making large batches of lemonade. Prepare before the rush with minimal effort while guaranteeing speedy service.
  • Rishi Sparkling Botanicals. No added sweeteners or acidifiers, just tea and botanicals that provide a refreshing base for cocktails and NA drinks alike.
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Topics: Recipes, Cocktails & Mocktails, Iced Tea & Lemonade