The beverage culinary map continues to evolve very rapidly. Modern beverage stalls are popping up on every street corner, offering a variety of interesting choices. In this crowded market, there is a great opportunity that consistently shows its strength: drinks with authentic Asian flavors. These beverages are not just thirst quenchers; they are a cultural experience served in a glass. Although specialty coffee still holds a strong position, there are other stars whose light never dims. Iconic drinks from Asia like Thai Tea and Teh Tarik, for example, are always fan favorites. Both have a very loyal and growing fan base. This proves that there is a solid market demand for flavors that are familiar yet still feel special.

5 Iconic Asian Drinks to Watch

To provide inspiration, here are five iconic drinks from various countries in Asia that have extraordinary business potential.

1. Teh Tarik (Malaysia)

This drink is a perfect blend of strong black tea with rich, sweet condensed milk. The process of “pulling” the tea from one container to another creates a soft foam that is its hallmark. Its flavor profile is bold, slightly bitter from the tea, yet balanced by a very indulgent sweet and creamy taste.

2. Thai Tea / Cha Yen (Thailand)

Known for its distinctive bright orange color, Thai Tea has a strong Ceylon black tea base. Its uniqueness lies in the mix of spices like star anise, which gives it a distinctive fragrant aroma. The taste is very sweet, creamy, with an exotic spiced finish.

3. Brown Sugar Milk Tea (Taiwan)

This global phenomenon makes brown sugar syrup its main star. Its flavor profile is not just sweet. It has a deep caramel taste with a slight hint of a distinctive smoky or burnt aroma. Paired with fresh, creamy milk, this drink feels very luxurious and satisfying.

4. Vietnamese Iced Coffee / Ca Phe Sua Da (Vietnam)

For coffee lovers, this is heaven. Made from Robusta coffee beans brewed with a phin filter, it produces a very dark and strong coffee. A thick layer of sweet condensed milk at the bottom provides an intense sweet balance. Every sip delivers a solid caffeine kick.

5. Matcha Latte (Japan)

This drink offers a more elegant and complex flavor profile. High-quality matcha has an umami or slightly savory seaweed-like taste, with a pleasant touch of bitterness. When combined with milk, it produces a very smooth, creamy, and calming drink.

The Strategic Advantage of Using Flavors

Serving these five drinks authentically on a large scale certainly has its challenges. Making brown sugar syrup from scratch or brewing tea in hundreds of liters every day is highly inefficient. This is where a flavor company plays a crucial role.

Using high-quality flavors offers a strategic advantage. First is consistency. Every glass of the drink will have the exact same standard of taste. Second is efficiency. The preparation process becomes much faster and easier. Third is cost stability. The price of flavors tends to be more stable compared to natural raw materials whose prices can fluctuate.

Create Your Iconic Menu with Falmont Flavors

To be able to present the authentic taste of these drinks, the right partner is needed—a flavor manufacturing company that not only understands how to make flavors, but also understands the soul of each drink.

Falmont Flavors is a strategic partner in Asia with deep expertise in creating iconic drinks flavor. Our flavorist team is capable of capturing the rich flavor profile of Teh Tarik, the distinctive aroma of Thai Tea, and the complexity of Matcha Latte. We ensure that every flavor we create can be applied perfectly, whether for ready-to-drink beverages, premix powders, or syrups. Contact Falmont Flavors today to collaborate and bring authentic Asian flavors to more enthusiasts.