# Thai Iced Teas White on Rice Couple's Iced Tea Blend References Asian Cuisine By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-06-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iced-tea-blend References: [whiteonricecouple](http://whiteonricecouple.com/recipes/thai-tea-recipe/) White on Rice Couple's iced tea blend recipe draws inspiration from Asian cuisine. The Thai iced tea recipe is made with a black tea and Pantai blend and is mixed with water, sugar, and milk-based ingredients. While the recipe calls for half and half cream, a healthier alternative includes coconut or almond milk along with whole milk for those who enjoy a more traditional taste. Referencing cultural recipes, this iced tea blend is a great alternative to one's morning coffee and is a refreshing beverage that can be enjoyed on a hot, summer day. The chilled drink is a winning recipe for afternoon parties that are taking place during warmer summer months and is a fresh alternative to a morning cup of joe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Asian-inspired Beverage Blends:** Creating unique drink recipes that draw inspiration from Asian cuisine opens up opportunities for new and innovative flavor combinations. - **Healthier Milk Alternatives:** Exploring the use of coconut or almond milk as alternatives to traditional milk in beverage recipes caters to health-conscious consumers and offers a twist on familiar flavors. - **Refreshing Non-coffee Morning Beverages:** Developing tasty and refreshing alternatives to coffee for morning consumption provides a growing market for those seeking a different start to their day. ### Who This Affects Most - **Beverage:** The beverage industry can incorporate Asian-inspired blends into their product offerings, providing consumers with exciting and unique drink options. - **Dairy:** The dairy industry can explore the production of coconut or almond milk as healthier alternatives to traditional milk, tapping into the growing demand for plant-based milk options. - **Hospitality:** Hotels, restaurants, and cafes can attract customers by incorporating refreshing non-coffee morning beverages, providing a diverse range of options to cater to different preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cold Tea Frozen Yogurts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thai-tea-frozen-yogurt.md) - [Aromatic Iced Tea Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tahiti-delight.md) - [Thai Iced Tea Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thai-iced-tea-shake.md) - [Pour-Over Milk Tea Coffees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-tea-coffee.md) - [Asian-Inspired Canned Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twrl-milk-tea.md) - [Tropical Coffee Creamer Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-white-lotus.md) - [Creamy Thai-Inspired Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shake-shack-thailand.md) - [Protein Iced Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-iced-tea.md) - [Refreshing Iced Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iced-tea-blends.md)