In specialty cafes, coffee often takes center stage. But a well-curated tea program can elevate your customer experience and offer a strategic business edge. With the coffee market facing volatility and rising costs, tea is a golden opportunity.
Hugo Tea Company
Investing in a thoughtful tea program can help mitigate the impact of rising coffee prices and ensure a more stable and profitable business, which is why we are proud to offer a distinct advantage: Hugo Tea Company.
Hugo is built on the same principles of quality and direct sourcing that define FairWave. We travel thousands of miles every year pursuing great tea, and our close relationships with farmers— many who export exclusively to us— give you access to coveted teas usually reserved for domestic market. But it’s not just access to exceptional tea; it’s access to the incredible stories and knowledge of the people who make it that truly define a masterful tea program.
Building your tea service with us is a collaborative experience that considers your customers, baristas, and goals with tea. Together, we’ll design an effective, streamlined tea menu for your space that is a joy to steep. Importantly, you’ll have permanent access to our expertise. Drop us a line anytime—we love to hear from our partners.
Elevating Tea on Your Menu
Specialty cafes can leverage the versatility of tea to create unique signature drinks that go far beyond the traditional hot or iced offerings, from innovative lattes to sparkling refreshers, and even tea-infused cocktails.
Explore some of our favorite recipes here, and for even more delicious inspiration, download our complete recipe guide below.
4g Hugo Gao Wen black tea
.25oz Lemon juice
.75oz Hugo Masala Chai Concentrate
.50oz simple syrup
Garnish: thyme sprig, lemon slices
.75oz Hugo Masala Chai Concentrate
.5oz sweetened condensed milk
8oz rice milk
Garnish: ground cinnamon and whole cinnamon bark
FOR THE RICE MILK
1/3cup long grain white rice
2.5g any Hugo Matcha
2 scoops vanilla bean ice cream
Download the full recipe guide here.