David Rio Chai & Tea | David Rio Japanese Matcha Latte and Frappé Mix
David Rio’s Matcha Latte & Frappé Mix Named Finalist for SCA’s Best New Product. Recognized for innovation, quality, and café-ready simplicity
David Rio, a globally recognized specialty beverage company, is proud to announce that its Premium Japanese Matcha Latte and Frappé Mix has been named a finalist for the Specialty Coffee Association’s (SCA) 2025 Best New Product Awards. This recognition celebrates the brand’s continued innovation in delivering exceptional café-ready beverage solutions.
David Rio’s matcha blend is crafted from high-quality Japanese matcha sourced from the verdant tea gardens of Kagoshima, Japan. Designed for maximum operational ease, this barista blend allows cafe operators to serve both hot matcha lattes and blended frappés -- no whisking or special tools required. The result: a brilliantly green, smooth, and naturally rich matcha experience with every cup.
“We developed this product to bring an authentic, effortless matcha solution to cafés and foodservice operators,” said Richard Crabill, Vice President of Global Operations. “This recognition by SCA affirms our mission to deliver premium quality while simplifying preparation behind the bar.”
David Rio’s Premium Japanese Matcha Latte and Frappé Mix is dairy-free, allowing operators flexibility to meet the growing demand for plant-based milk alternatives.
Featured prominently on the front of the package, the Japanese Red-Crowned Crane represents longevity, hope, and harmony, aligning with David Rio’s values and ongoing support of animal welfare. A portion of the proceeds from every sale goes to fund wildlife conservation programs through the David Rio Foundation, in partnership with the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW).
Packaged in a bold, recyclable 48oz (3lb) stand-up pouch, this mix offers convenience without compromise, ideal for high-volume environments, with packaging eligible for store drop-off recycling.
With its vibrant appearance, rich flavor, and all-in-one convenience, David Rio’s Premium Japanese Matcha Latte and Frappé Mix empowers baristas to serve delicious and authentic matcha beverages with confidence, whether hot, iced, or blended.
About David Rio
David Rio Chai & Tea is a women-owned, San Francisco-based specialty beverage company celebrated
worldwide for its award-winning beverage innovations, most notably its iconic Tiger Spice Chai®. For over 25 years, David Rio has combined artisanal craftsmanship with purposeful innovation to deliver extraordinary chai and tea experiences in cafés, restaurants, and specialty retailers across more than 50 countries.
Grounded in tradition and fueled by impact, David Rio actively supports global programs that protect animals, promote sustainability, and preserve biodiversity, through the David Rio Foundation, in collaboration with the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW),
With a steadfast commitment to ethical sourcing, environmental stewardship, and inclusive values, David Rio creates beverage products that are good for people and the planet. There’s a David Rio beverage for every palate, from smooth and flavorful powders and liquid chai bases to whole-leaf teas and matcha. Each crafted to inspire, uplift, and connect.