# Cultural Tea Recipes The Thai Tea Frappe Will Make You Crave a Tropical Getaway By Tana Makmanee | Published 2014-05-07 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thai-tea References: [trendland](http://trendland.com/thai-tea-frappe/) & [abeautifulmess](http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2014/04/thai-tea-frappe.html) This Thai Tea Frappe recipe is perfect for foodies looking to add some cultural variations to their go-to beverages. Thailand is a lush and culturally enticing country, filled with eye-catching monuments, scrumptious street food and chilled drinks. If you're looking to incorporate a bit of that cultural feel into your everyday eats, then this Thai Tea Frappe will definitely do the trick. There's no better way to endure a hot summer day then with a [cool and refreshing drink](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resort-frappuccino), and this thai tea variation will definitely have you feeling like you're in a far away paradise. Requiring ingredients such as cream, vanilla ice cream, ice cubes and some Thai ice tea mix that you can hopefully find at the local store, this [exotic summer beverage recipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tropical-smoothie-cafe-drinks) will definitely have you craving a quick tropical getaway. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Cultural Variations in Beverages:** The popularity of cultural variations in beverages presents an opportunity for innovative drink recipes that incorporate flavors and ingredients from different cultures. - **Incorporating Exotic Ingredients:** There is a growing demand for innovative recipes that incorporate exotic ingredients, providing an opportunity for food and beverage companies to experiment with unique flavors and offer new experiences to consumers. - **Travel-inspired Food and Drinks:** The trend of travel-inspired food and drinks gives rise to opportunities for inventive recipes that transport consumers to different places through authentic flavors and cultural influences. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore new markets and cater to adventurous consumers by creating unique recipes that incorporate cultural variations and exotic ingredients. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** The hospitality and tourism industry can enhance customer experiences by offering travel-inspired food and drink options that evoke the cultural essence of different destinations. - **Retail:** The retail industry can capitalize on the demand for exotic ingredients and cultural variations by stocking up on products that allow consumers to recreate travel-inspired recipes at home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Thai Iced Tea Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thai-iced-tea-shake.md) - [Cold Tea Frozen Yogurts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thai-tea-frozen-yogurt.md) - [Milky Thai-Style Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waba-grill-thai-tea.md) - [Limited-Time Tea Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thai-mango.md) - [Asian-Influenced Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sabai-creamery.md) - [Spicy Tropical Iced Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pineapple-lychee-habanero-tea.md) - [Tropical Tea-Based Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tropi-coladas.md) - [Thai-Style Iced Espressos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/es-yen-coffee.md) - [Aromatic Iced Tea Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tahiti-delight.md)