50 Exotic Beverage Innovations

From Mushroom Energy Drinks to Healthy Green Tea Cocktails

— September 8, 2015 — Lifestyle
These exotic beverage innovations range from multicultural energy drinks to tea-based cocktail recipes -- infused with hints of Indian Chai or green tea. In addition to travel-themed cocktails and cultural wine blends, globally-inspired morning beverages have also gained popularity in recent months.

Standouts include yam tea and matcha coconut lattes along with iced Thai teas that are infused with milk and herb ingredients. When it comes to smoothies, juices and energy drinks, the beverage industry is also becoming more experimental with new products that borrow from other cultures.

These include fungal energy drinks -- Korea's Gatorade range experiments with mushroom flavors -- along with mushroom-based iced teas that borrow from traditional Siberian beverage blends. Other favorites include signature beers that blend traditional brewing practices with bold flavor fusions.
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Cucumber-Flavored Sakes
Cucumber-Flavored Sakes
The TY KU Sake is Now Infused for a More Contemporary Flavor
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Bitter Herbal Wines
Bitter Herbal Wines
The Braulio Amaro Alpino is Made from a Blend of 13 Different Spices
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Tropical Tequila Flavors
Tropical Tequila Flavors
This Fruit-Flavored Tequila from Patrón Citrónge is Perfect for Summer
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Iced Green Tea Lattes
Iced Green Tea Lattes
This Dairy-Free Latte is Made from Coconut Milk and Matcha Powder
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45
Salty Yogurt Drinks
Salty Yogurt Drinks
This Simple Recipe Celebrates a Traditional Indian Dish
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Peach Tomato Basil Cocktails
Peach Tomato Basil Cocktails
This is the Perfect Gin and Tonic to Beat the Summer Heat With
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Masala Chai Recipes
Masala Chai Recipes
This Strong Tea Recipe Draws From Indian Tradition
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Plum Kombucha Cocktails
Plum Kombucha Cocktails
This Boozy Ginger Plum Beverage is Lightly Effervescent and Heals the Gut
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Creamy Tricolor Milkshakes
Creamy Tricolor Milkshakes
These Neapolitan Shakes are Infused with Delicious Cookie Crumbs
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Ginger Chai Recipes
Ginger Chai Recipes
This Authentic Indian Tea is Made With Milk and Cardamom
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Indian-Inspired Ales
Indian-Inspired Ales
Chef Maneet Chauhan's Brewery Celebrates the Flavors of India
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Sporty Blue Brews
Sporty Blue Brews
Japan's Kirin Beer Garden is Serving Blue Beer for the World Cup
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Yam Tea Lattes
Yam Tea Lattes
Little Leopard Book's Sweet Potato Latte is a Hearty Cold Weather Drink
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Indian Mango Iced Teas
Indian Mango Iced Teas
This Mango Iced Tea is Great For Your Health and For Your Taste Buds
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Combination Antioxidant Teas
Combination Antioxidant Teas
Zhena's Tea Combines the Benefits of Green Tea, White Tea & Matcha
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Tea-Based Cocktail Bars
Tea-Based Cocktail Bars
The 'Brew' Pub Only Serves Hot Loose Leaf Tea & Cool Tea Cocktails
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Healthy Green Tea Cocktails
Healthy Green Tea Cocktails
The Wakaba Cocktail Features a Marvelous Matcha Accent
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Hybrid Coffee Lemonades
Hybrid Coffee Lemonades
World of Coffee's 'Kaffelemonad' Blends Iced Coffee and Lemon Simple Syrup
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Global Beer Dinners
Global Beer Dinners
Lawry’s Serves Food and Craft Beer Pairings from Around the World
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Apple-Flavored Bourbons
Apple-Flavored Bourbons
The Jim Beam Apple Bourbon Brings a Tarty Twist to a Classic Drink
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Complex Asian Whiskies
Complex Asian Whiskies
The Japanese Harmony is the Latest Addition to Suntory's Hibiki Line
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Thai Iced Teas
Thai Iced Teas
This Creamy Black Tea Beverage is Completely Dairy-Free
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Maize-Based Yogurt
Maize-Based Yogurt
Mahue is a Dairy Supplement That Turns Maize in a Yogurt Drink
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Savory Mushroom Cocktails
Savory Mushroom Cocktails
The 'Hatchi' Unique Cocktail Recipe Boasts an Earthy Mushroom Flavor
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Artisanal Baiju Bars
Artisanal Baiju Bars
China's Capital Spirits Bar Offer Authentic and Cultural Cocktails
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Thai Iced Teas
Thai Iced Teas
White on Rice Couple's Iced Tea Blend References Asian Cuisine
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Mushroom-Based Teas
Mushroom-Based Teas
These Exotic Tea Beverages Are Made from Raw Mushrooms and Reishi Extract
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Travel-Inspired Cocktails
Travel-Inspired Cocktails
This Bar's Menu Features 80 Cocktails Inspired by Exotic Locations
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Flavored Beverage Spices
Flavored Beverage Spices
The 'BevSpice' Blends Help to Improve the Taste of Any Drink
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Exotic Superfood Beer
Exotic Superfood Beer
This Unique Beer from Japan Contains Grapefruit and Peruvian Maca
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Mangosteen Coffee Beans
Mangosteen Coffee Beans
Joe Mangosteen's Healthy Coffee is Made with Exotic Fruit and Fungi
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Anti-Aging Beer
Anti-Aging Beer
This Neuzeller Brew Claims to Bring Youth to Seasoned Drinkers
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Chilled Japanese Coffees
Chilled Japanese Coffees
The Nomi Brand Unviels Three New Japanese-Inspired Cold Coffee Brews
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Indian-Inspired Cocktails
Indian-Inspired Cocktails
The Ganesha Cocktail Uses a Combination of Indian Spices
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Sangrita Slush Drinks
Sangrita Slush Drinks
The Mountain Dew Sangrita Blast Freeze is a New Fast Food Drink
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Green Tea Beer
Green Tea Beer
Japan's Green Tea Restaurant 1899 Ochanomizu Serves Matcha Green Beer
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Fungal Energy Drinks
Fungal Energy Drinks
North Korea's Central Mushroom Research Debuts a Fungal Gatorade Flavor
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Space-Aged Whiskey
Space-Aged Whiskey
This Suntory Space Whiskey Will Age on the International Space Station
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Alcoholic Matcha Drinks
Alcoholic Matcha Drinks
Suntory's Liquor Loosens the Tradition That Green Tea is Steeped In
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Sparkling Water Pop-Ups
Sparkling Water Pop-Ups
Tokyo's SodaStream Pop-Up Serves Up Healthy Carbonated Beverages
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Aromatic Indian Coffee Recipes
Aromatic Indian Coffee Recipes
This South Indian Filter Coffee is Unmatched in Flavor
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Fair Trade Canned Coffee
Fair Trade Canned Coffee
This Line of Coffee is Ethically Sourced and Packaged in a Recyclable Can
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Dairy-Free Superfood Drinks
Dairy-Free Superfood Drinks
Daily Greens' Hemp Milk Drinks Are Brimming with Nutritional Value
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Latte Art Vending Machines
Latte Art Vending Machines
Yojiya Cafe Selection Sprinkles the Brand's Logo onto Cups of Coffee
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Sriracha-Loving Cocktails
Sriracha-Loving Cocktails
The 'Cocky Rooster' is Fiery Hot Taste Sensation
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Indian Yogurt Drinks
Indian Yogurt Drinks
The New Drink from DAHlicious Lets You Enjoy Traditional Indian Lassi
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Matcha Coconut Lattes
Matcha Coconut Lattes
This Flavored Coffee Recipe Blends Unexpected Ingredients
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Exotic Instant Smoothies
Exotic Instant Smoothies
Pitaya Plus' Dragon Fruit Smoothie Packs Supply a Superfood Boost
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Healthy Carbonated Drinks
Healthy Carbonated Drinks
Bai Brands Introduces All-Natural, Anti-Oxidant Sparkling Beverage Line
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