HeyTea In Season Menu

HEYTEA’s menu tends to feature in-season flavors in line with the weather and seasonal fruit/tea availability. Seasonal drinks are usually released to make the drink taste fresh, fragrant and easy to drink, while still maintaining the signature milk-tea balance of the HEYTEA brand. Here is a discussion style in-season menu to serve as an example of one that you might use as a concept menu for each season.

HEYTEA tends to be lighter, more floral and fruity in the spring. This time of year is typically when people look for lighter drinks, as they are seeking to be refreshed in a temperature that they may not have enjoyed the previous few months. Fruit blends with brighter notes and tea bases which help to maintain a clean finish can be part of the drink combinations for the Spring season.Seasonal favourites such as milky teas (for example peach milk varieties) or light floral tea blends or fruity teas (where sweetness is more delicate and herbal). Overall, it is tasting like “fresh start” – less roast on the sugar than some colder season beverages.

In-season menus are typically the best during the summer months. HEYTEA emphasizes fruity, cooling characteristics, and citrus-like flavors, which are best accentuated by icing. It’s at this point that many customers turn to a more “drinkable” option and one less dessert heavy. Popular summer seasonal varieties are mango, yuzu/citrus, berry teas and tropical fruits teas. Often seasonal beverages are light on the palate initially, but then gently balanced so that the fruit does not overpower the milk-tea base.

HEYTEA typically puts out the most comforting, rich and hearty menus in the fall. Rather than the light and bright feel of a typical day, it is the time of the season where there are more comforting and aromatic options, such as roasted sugar, nutty tea undertones and more warm dessert flavors. Seasonal choices may feature brown sugar-inspired treats, taro-style richness, or cream-based or roasted tea options during the fall. Many of these customers enjoy them as they have a strong milk tea flavor yet it’s deeper which aligns with the colder months.

A typical menu in the winter is usually more on the indulgent and comforting side. Ice water is not the usual drinker’s preference, but even when it has a rich, earthy flavor, it’s usually a thicker flavor and a warming sensation. Seasonal favorites may include chocolate/cocoa varieties, spiced or roasted tea varieties, or cream-strong beverages. Winter seasonal milk teas may have a more dessert-like flavor, making them a favorite for a treat during the cold winter months.

While the specific items in season may differ from year to year and region to region, HEYTEA typically alters these sections the most in the in-season menu:

Seasonal Fruit & Citrus

The first thing that typically changes seasonally is the flavors of the fruits. HEYTEA typically changes blends of fruit throughout the year, depending upon what they feel like. Some seasonal fruits might be mango, peach, berries, yuzu, citrus or other.

Tea Base Adjustments

The tea base also varies from time to time. For instance, a lighter green tea profile could be brought out during the summer season and the darker roasted tea profile or stronger tea aroma is during the winter season.

Richness Level

In the HEYTEA seasonal menus, the amount of sweetness and richness is sometimes varied. In cooler seasons, beverages can taste more like dessert. They can be lighter, brighter and cooler in hot months.

Signature Textures

During certain seasons of the year, foams and creamy textures can be applied more heavily. In-season menus may also include special “cloud/foam” drinks that will be served for a short time only.

When it comes time to make a decision about what to try, it’s important to consider your own mood and the overall trend of the season in terms of flavors. For something unique and refreshing, order a seasonal beverage that will feature some fruit or citrus flavor, or opt for a lower ice count if you prefer stronger flavor. Choose a seasonal item if you’re looking for something cozy and rich; if you’re into dessert flavors, try something regular or extra sweet, but if you’re a fan of roasted, creamy, and/or chocolatey flavors, then go for seasonal flavors.

These are the options to customize in-season drinks in a flash:

More ice: produces stronger and richer flavors.
Less sweet (25–50%): enhances the flavor of fruit and tea.
Additional toppings (option): provides texture and makes the beverage taste more like dessert.